The interesting career of Colin Kaepernick
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor I can’t think of any professional athlete’s career more interesting in recent memory than that of San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Coming out of Nevada, the tall, skinny signal caller was considered one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in recent memory and the eventual future leader of the 49ers. However, with the arrival of head coach Jim Harbaugh and … Continue reading The interesting career of Colin Kaepernick
For America
by Jack Buck Since this nation was founded under God, more than 200 years ago, We have been the bastion of freedom, the light that keeps the free world aglow. We do not covet the possessions of others; We are blessed with the bounty we share. We have rushed to help other nations; anything…anytime…anywhere. War is just not our nature, We won’t start but we will end … Continue reading For America
Volleyball fails to earn wins in Triad Tournament
Bryan Davis Staff Writer Fresh off of a visit to Durham for the Duke Invitational Tournament, the UNCG Spartans Volleyball team hosted the Tussle in the Triad tournament this weekend; suffering defeats against High Point, Youngstown State, and Elon. Despite these results, it was a competitive three games that spanned a total of 14 sets with a few UNCG players playing some of their … Continue reading Volleyball fails to earn wins in Triad Tournament
‘Nine Innings From Ground Zero’ and The 2001 New York Yankees
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer I recently watched “Nine Innings from Ground Zero”, a documentary about the New York Yankees’ amazing playoff run and how it helped the people of New York. Seeing how people reacted, and how much the Yankees baseball seemed to be an emotional outlet for the citizens of New York makes you really understand that sports brings people together no matter … Continue reading ‘Nine Innings From Ground Zero’ and The 2001 New York Yankees
Men’s Soccer opens home with a tie
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer The UNC-Greensboro Spartans were set up to play against University at Alabama Birmingham on Friday night at 7:00 p.m., but the game had been postponed due to the hurricane that is coming through North Carolina. The game was moved to Saturday at 12:00 on a nice and sunny day with a bit of wind and cloud cover. It was an … Continue reading Men’s Soccer opens home with a tie
“Collage” kicks off War and Peace theme at UNCG
Ross Kiefer A&E Editor Each year UNCG starts its performing arts series off with the Collage concert. This heavily choreographed events features works , both new and old, from members of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Collage also features almost 300 performers, ranging all the way from undergraduate students to faculty members, which makes it the UNCG’s largest performance of the year. … Continue reading “Collage” kicks off War and Peace theme at UNCG
Art commemorates the day we will never forget
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer An anniversary is approaching; one that is burned into every United States citizen’s mind. An unforgettable date scorched with the nightmarish memory of nearly 3,000 people dead. September 11, 2001. Just uttering the date brings back unwanted flashbacks of TV screens flooded with the repeating cycle of towers collapsing, phone calls not being returned, and schools and office buildings being … Continue reading Art commemorates the day we will never forget
Arms and the Man opens on Triad Stage
Teresa Dale Staff Writer As part of Arts Greensboro’s 17 DAYS Arts & Culture Festival, and UNCG’s War & Peace Series, Triad Stage presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Arms and the Man”. One of Shaw’s wittiest dramas will be brought to life by Greensboro’s most accoladed theater this fall. “Arms and the Man” is a comedy by George Bernard Shaw that illustrates the ineffectiveness of … Continue reading Arms and the Man opens on Triad Stage
Summer’s musical legacy
April Miller Staff Writer Whether you were at the beach sunbathing (or burning), working a 9-5 at what you thought was a part-time job, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on the hottest EP releases of the summer. Here’s a look back on the best releases of the past three months. Ranging from hip-hop, R&B, jazz and indie-Americana, this should help … Continue reading Summer’s musical legacy
Fear in flight: airport paranoia reigns in a post 9/11 America
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer The last time I was in an airport, I remember I was seeing my mother off to Atlanta for a medical conference. It was just the county airport, only ever hosting connector planes, but still I stood behind a thick glass wall as I waited for my mother’s plane to depart. I could have been on an airplane in March … Continue reading Fear in flight: airport paranoia reigns in a post 9/11 America
