Narcissism rampant in the American international persona
Dylan Hull Staff Writer In the post 9/11 world, American and Middle Eastern governments do not share brotherly relations. Entitled, ignorant, ill-mannered and narcissistic are words of choice when describing the Americans. Meanwhile many Americans consider the Middle East backward, fundamentalist, anti-Zionist, and anti-American. Both frames depict a narrative of animosity and ignorance that continues to simmer rather than cool. These perceptions are rooted … Continue reading Narcissism rampant in the American international persona
Creating a vibrant campus economy
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer The availability and quality of student employment on campus is an issue of contention among students and staff. While it’s good that UNCG offers jobs to students, they are too often limited to students with work study and dispense wages barely higher than the minimum. This is bad for students and the university. Due to increasing budget cuts, work study … Continue reading Creating a vibrant campus economy
The Student Athlete Diaries: the season “begins”
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer A rain delay postpones the warm up before what is to be a hard effort, but not an all-out race. It remains all too early to spike up and go head-on into a full 8000m competition. The Elon Invitational, the first competition for UNCG’s Cross Country team, is just a primer, a rust buster, but it serves it purpose well. … Continue reading The Student Athlete Diaries: the season “begins”
What do you stand for?
Harrison Phipps Opinions Editor It seems like we can hardly go a few days without hearing about some form of protest happening. The act of protesting is not in itself bad, but there are ways to do it effectively and ineffectively. Lately, one athlete has been in the spotlight due to his act of protest. Colin Kaepernick protested racism in America by not … Continue reading What do you stand for?
A new generation of remembrance
Shea Wixson and Jayda Brunson Staff Writers There is a day, every year, that unites a nation together. A day in which Americans are able to forget our daily worries, focus on a bigger picture, and support each other and the country we live in. That day is Sept. 11. The events that took place fifteen years ago on 9/11 affect everyone in a … Continue reading A new generation of remembrance
9/11 in the eyes of a New York Fireman
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor On September 11th, 2001, I remember waking up in my house in Connecticut and preparing to go to my elementary school with my two older brothers. In the car, we listened to “Imus in the Morning or “Mike and Mike in the Morning,” on the 10 minute car ride from my Stratford home to Bridgeport, where I went to … Continue reading 9/11 in the eyes of a New York Fireman
Rising temperatures highlight UNCG sustainability efforts
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO- There are times when the term “hot” is a good thing: when meals arrive at tables, when an entertainer performs, and when furnaces works in January. But hot is less positive when it comes to global temperatures, which reached a new peak in July, the hottest month in recorded history according to NASA and the National Oceanic and … Continue reading Rising temperatures highlight UNCG sustainability efforts
New Kaplan Center is cause for excitement on campus
Jaives Lundy Staff Writer Remember the old adage “You get what you pay for?” Well this is exactly the case for UNCG and the new Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness. At an astounding $91 Million, the Kaplan Center contains a maximum of seven basketball courts, five group exercise rooms, three climbing walls,an Aquatics Suite consisting of lap lane pool, leisure pool, & exterior … Continue reading New Kaplan Center is cause for excitement on campus
Summer dreams and Little Leagues
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor “Why do they have the Little League World Series on ESPN?” asked my roommate as he walked into our apartment in the middle of the afternoon, resting between classes. When you really think about, Little League Baseball itself is not the best baseball in the world; Little League games are prone to error and not as precise as other leagues. … Continue reading Summer dreams and Little Leagues
Five things I learned this August
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Back to classes, back to syllabuses, back to having to go outside in plus 90 degree weather with an insane humidity but for some damn reason your roommates are actually fighting over the thermostat and whether or not to keep it on despite the insane humidity and 90 degree weather mentioned before. It’s been an interesting week. In fact, it’s … Continue reading Five things I learned this August
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