Men’s Basketball Outgunned by #7 Virginia in Season Opener
Jaives Lundy Staff Writer There were lines that formed as early as 4:15 p.m. for the shuttle that took students to the Greensboro Coliseum. A rousing Veteran’s Day display took place prior to the game. Both student sections for the Blue and Gold were over capacity. Spiro the Spartan came rappelling down from the rafters with the American flag. And of course, there was … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Outgunned by #7 Virginia in Season Opener
Gatewood Gallery Features Ibrahim Said Collection
Emily Cramton Staff Writer The Gatewood Gallery in the Gatewood studio arts building on campus opened an exhibit of pottery by Egyptian artist Ibrahim Said on November 3. The exhibit features several of his newest pieces, many of which include depiction animals. Similar in style but in different size and shape, these ceramic and stone pieces are extremely detailed but complement one another well, … Continue reading Gatewood Gallery Features Ibrahim Said Collection
This Week in Art History
11/16 – 1960 Clark Gable dies at age 59 11/17 – 1839 Premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Oberte Conti Di” in Milan 11/18 – 1928 Walt Disney releases “Steamboat Willie”, first appearance of Mickey Mouse 11/19 – 2015 Seventeen masterpieces stolen from Castelvecchio Museum in Italy 11/20 – 1947 NBC’s “Meet the Press” debuts on television 11/21 – 1904 Coleman Hawkins, jazz saxophonist, birthday 11/22 … Continue reading This Week in Art History
Native Talkers
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer February is Black History Month, October goes to Breast Cancer Awareness but what about the month of November? Unbeknownst to some, November is dedicated to creating awareness for Native American heritage. UNCG played their part in helping to recognize Native American heritage this past week. On Nov. 9, UNCG’s Native American Student Association hosted a Native Talkers event … Continue reading Native Talkers
GGNA discusses bond referendum, Steelman Park improvements
Zachary Weaver News Editor The Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association (GGNA) met on Thursday, November 3 to discuss the bond referendum and improvements to Steelman Park. Kristin Cooper delivered the treasurer’s report, stating that the recent Fall Festival was costly, but worth it for the community outreach. Secretary Beth Thomas’s report on the Fall Festival echoed Cooper, reiterating that the cost was justified by community … Continue reading GGNA discusses bond referendum, Steelman Park improvements
Faculty Senate meets to discuss Gen Ed changes, performance review
Jack Payton Staff Writer The UNCG Faculty Senate met on November 2 to discuss visions for the remaining fall semester and the months beyond, wanting to ensure the senate get a “picture as the year rolls along.” The primary focus was communication, with a “development of forums” being planned upon for the faculty’s use in discussing the new policy changes and strategic plan, as … Continue reading Faculty Senate meets to discuss Gen Ed changes, performance review
Spartan Village Expansion
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On West Gate City Boulevard, UNCG is currently undergoing a vast expansion of Spartan Village. Expected to open prior to the 2017 fall semester, the project will contain two new residence halls and 26,000 square feet of retail space, costing roughly $50.9 million to complete. All establishments will be locally owned and operated. “It’s a way to bring the neighborhood … Continue reading Spartan Village Expansion
UNCG recognized as top Sustainable Campus performer
Linda Cheng Staff Writer UNC Greensboro has been recognized as a top performer in the subcategories of public engagement and water in the 2016 Sustainable Campus Index. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) was established in 2005 to help coordinate and strengthen campus sustainability efforts at regional and national levels, and to serve as the first North American professional association … Continue reading UNCG recognized as top Sustainable Campus performer
SGA discusses resumes, athletics and updates in tuition and fees
Jayce Shore Staff Writer UNCG- The SGA met in the Cone Ballroom on October 31, to discuss business and reports from around the UNCG community. The meeting officially opened with vice president Sajin Chhabra announcing an aforementioned resume workshop lead by Eren Ressler, a UNCG student who currently works in the career center. “I’ve used my vice presidency and my positions as finance chair … Continue reading SGA discusses resumes, athletics and updates in tuition and fees
City Council Discusses Heritage Community, Police Brutality
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council convened on Tuesday, November 1 to discuss the recognition of the Guilford College/New Garden area as a heritage community, recent Greensboro police violence, and the annexation of land on Trosper Rd. into corporate limits. First on the agenda was to discuss the recognition of the Guilford College/ New Garden area as a heritage community. It is … Continue reading City Council Discusses Heritage Community, Police Brutality
