Looking at traditions of protest in NC
Teresa Dale Staff Writer When we are primarily taught what happens on a global and national level it can be easy to overlook local history. All national movements have to begin somewhere though, and the North Carolina Folklore Society has put together a small exhibit to help place Greensboro’s own history into a larger context. Race has always been one of the most … Continue reading Looking at traditions of protest in NC
UNCG declared ‘Best Bang for the Buck,’ excels in MBA
Linda Cheng Staff Writer UNC Greensboro, famous for its theater school and beautiful campus, has come to be known as the “best bang for the buck” of the UNC schools, according to a recent ranking from Washington Monthly. UNCG ranked at No. 21 in Washington Monthly’s annual “Best Bang for the Buck Southeast Colleges,” surpassing all of the other schools within the UNC … Continue reading UNCG declared ‘Best Bang for the Buck,’ excels in MBA
The Essential Treat of Self-Care
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer University life is such an exciting time for many of us. These years are filled with many little adventures and epiphanies woven throughout the various classes we take and exams we worry over, but our various exploits and relationships (romantic, platonic, or professional) can clog us up mentally and emotionally and leave us weary. We forget, amidst the hustle … Continue reading The Essential Treat of Self-Care
Greensboro’s third annual Dance Film Festival
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer The Third Annual Greensboro Dance Film Festival was jointly held at Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema, and the UNCG School of Dance this past weekend. Having been unable to make it to Geeksboro, I chose to catch the event on campus. Prior to this event, my exposure to dance films had been minimal. I’ve seen “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo”, “Happy … Continue reading Greensboro’s third annual Dance Film Festival
Volleyball takes a loss in State Tournament
Brandon Combs Staff Writer Only a week after dominating the Spartan-Aggie Invitational, the UNCG Volleyball squad was on the road again for the Ball State Active Ankle Challenge in Muncie, Indiana. The Spartans faced a loaded schedule with games against Ball State, nationally ranked #19 Ohio State, and Valparaiso. It was a very competitive weekend that showcased the resilience of the Spartans. Game 1: … Continue reading Volleyball takes a loss in State Tournament
Diary of a Student Athlete: Wolfpack Invitational
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer The two weeks following the race/workout at Elon have been tough. There have already been multiple 15-hour days and quite a few late nights in the library. It seems as though there’s always something going on, always something to be done. Despite all that, training has gone relatively well for both me and the rest of the team. Collectively, … Continue reading Diary of a Student Athlete: Wolfpack Invitational
ACC Basketball tournament pulls out of NC
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The dictionary defines common sense as “the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and make good decisions.” It’s common sense to eat something when you are hungry. It’s common sense to lock your car door in downtown Greensboro at night. And it’s common sense to make alter a decision based off new information or noticing the … Continue reading ACC Basketball tournament pulls out of NC
Make Greensboro a more bike-friendly city
Harrison Phipps Opinions Editor There are many ways to get from point A to point B. Often times, the go-to method is to hop in the car and go a mile down the street. Other means of transportation are seldom considered. Around Greensboro, my main method of travel is biking. Biking is a healthy alternative to going short to medium distances without using … Continue reading Make Greensboro a more bike-friendly city
Is there even a point to the academic policy?
Antonio Rivera Staff Writer Every semester millions of student attend college and become pushed to their limits with the amount of work required to just pass a single class. Through being pushed, some can rise to the occasion and knock their grades out the park, while others hit a foul ball. Those who successfully pass their classes move on to other things like … Continue reading Is there even a point to the academic policy?
Experiencing the past at the Carolina Theatre
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sep. 13, the Carolina Theatre hosted a showing of the classic 1954 movie: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” In a time where we have the ability to stream nearly any movie we want without leaving the comfort of our couches, going to a theater to see anything other than the newest releases may seem ridiculous to some. … Continue reading Experiencing the past at the Carolina Theatre
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