Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine welcomed and criticized by both sides of the aisle
Zachary Weaver Staff Writer On Friday, July 22 Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton announced Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her Vice Presidential running mate for the 2016 election. “He is qualified to step into this job and lead on day one,” Clinton said in her speech at the Florida International University announcing Kaine, “and he is a progressive who likes to get things … Continue reading Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine welcomed and criticized by both sides of the aisle
Career Service Center to host 2016 Fall Career Fair
Robin Taylor Staff Writer The Career Service Center (CSC) will hold UNCG’s Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, September 28, showcasing employers for full-time jobs, internship opportunities, and graduate schools. The Career Fair has been held in the Elliott University Center in past years, but in it’s new location the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness has more room for employers. “There will … Continue reading Career Service Center to host 2016 Fall Career Fair
Outdoor Adventures offers more climbing, trips for students
Ryan Campbell Staff Writer The Outdoor Adventures program’s recent move to the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness has allowed more student opportunities despite dropoffs in trip signups. Over the summer, the Outdoor Adventures program moved from the Student Recreation Center to the new Kaplan Center on Gate City Boulevard. Assistant Director of Recreation and Wellness Mike Ackerman said that they benefit … Continue reading Outdoor Adventures offers more climbing, trips for students
UNC Board of Governors discuss semester goals
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer The UNC Board of Governors (BoG) monthly meeting took place on Friday, September 9, and discussed new goals and business. Held in Chapel Hill’s C.S.L.D Building, the meeting began with committee reports from Walter C. Dravenport on Audit Risk Management and Compliance. “The committee approved the following definition of economic impact: Universities have an impact on state … Continue reading UNC Board of Governors discuss semester goals
Greensboro City Council Meeting discusses housing court case, honors staff members
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On Tuesday September 5, the Greensboro City Council discussed recognition of exceptional members and scrutinized a pending court case on housing. “The city of Greensboro was the first city in North Carolina to receive the certificate of achievement award in 1975 and we have done so for 41 consecutive years,” Greensboro finance director Rick Lusk stated. “This award … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting discusses housing court case, honors staff members
UNCG Weekend Women’s Soccer Recap
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer The UNCG women’s soccer team came into the week with a 3-2-1 record, losing their last game 2-5 in an away game against Hofstra. The 2 games on the schedule for the Spartans were home matches against Liberty and William & Mary. Being that both teams were not in-conference, their results would not change the second place in-conference record the … Continue reading UNCG Weekend Women’s Soccer Recap
Volleyball dominates Spartan-Aggie invitational
Bryan Davis Staff Writer Following a 0-3 sweep in the Tussle in the Triad tournament last week, the Spartans Volleyball team rebounded to win the Spartan-Aggie Invitational Tournament for the third consecutive time this weekend. The Spartans were able to defeat Radford University, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton in 10 sets over the course of the two day tournament. Game 1: UNCG vs. … Continue reading Volleyball dominates Spartan-Aggie invitational
Air ambulance pilot seeks to promote fitness with new App
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer A few years ago, Ursin Camenisch was an air ambulance pilot who was troubled by the medical conditions he saw in his patients on a daily basis. He would continually see people in need of emergency medical care due to a lack of physical activity. Camenisch decided that something needed to be done when the paramedics on one of his … Continue reading Air ambulance pilot seeks to promote fitness with new App
Did You Know
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer Yao Ming, Allen Iverson, and Shaquille O’Neal headlined the 2016 NBA Hall of Fame Class. The three players all were the No. 1 pick in the years they were drafted (Shaq in 1992 by the Orlando Magic, Iverson in 1996 by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Yao in 2002 by the Houston Rockets), making it the most first picks in a … Continue reading Did You Know
UNCG BASKETBALL: MUST-SEE GAMES OF 2016-17
Andrew James Staff Writer The sports calendar still has a World Series, NBA tip-off, and a good slice of the NFL season to go through first, but college basketball is getting closer. Just recently, UNCG’s full schedules were released online. The women’s team will start out the year hosting Brevard, a Division III school of just 718 students. However, immediately after that they will play … Continue reading UNCG BASKETBALL: MUST-SEE GAMES OF 2016-17
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