The Pinboard- All you need isn’t love
Taylor Allen Editor In Chief Passion is a glorified emotion in our society. Depicted across works of art, described in poetry and pursued as an integral part of human existence. I do not disagree with that assessment; passion gives vitality to many aspects of life, and can improve the world around us. But the necessity of passion has been oversold, mass-marketed as the sole … Continue reading The Pinboard- All you need isn’t love
Bricks don’t make the place, people do
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer The “lone wolf” is a trope seen in fiction, and well among wild wolves. However, this concept among 21st century society is dwindling as a fulfilling life choice. Universities are no different. Trying to strike out on your own in an environment like this increases the risk for failure dramatically. The simple truth is that college’s patchwork of difficulties, tests, … Continue reading Bricks don’t make the place, people do
Power over matter— hypnosis with Paul Ramsay
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer To kick off the school year, UNCG invited hypnotist Paul Ramsay to the annual 2016 Rawkin’ Welcome Week on Monday, August 22. Cartoons, movies and childhood stories have led many people to believe that hypnosis is a form of mind control. This understanding of hypnotism is one of the most pervasive myths surrounding mental manipulation. Ramsay’s widely recognized stage show, “Mind … Continue reading Power over matter— hypnosis with Paul Ramsay
Food Truck Festival brings crowds downtown
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer Having lived in or around Greensboro my entire life, I tend to think that there’s not a lot going on around the city, having experienced all of the major attractions and offerings years ago. Downtown Greensboro is the one exception I’ve found to this way of thinking. Frequently, downtown hosts events that draw a crowd and invite people to experience … Continue reading Food Truck Festival brings crowds downtown
Greek life Task Force formed at UNCG
Nikki Yopp Staff Writer During freshman year I went through a sorority recruitment absentmindedly; not sure what to expect. If someone had told me that someday I would have had the chance to help make a difference in the Greek community I probably would have laughed. However, a chance is exactly what Dr. Cheryl Callahan, affectionately known as Cherry, gave to students within the … Continue reading Greek life Task Force formed at UNCG
History and haunts a scary good time.
Shea Wixson Staff Writer Hidden in downtown Greensboro is a unique experience everyone should be running to experience. This gem is Carolina History and Haunts. It involves a 90 minute walking tour around the downtown Greensboro, where people are taught the general history of the city and dive into chilling stories of ghost sightings, paranormal experiences and the history behind them. Led by the … Continue reading History and haunts a scary good time.
HB2 receives injunction on UNC campuses from federal judge
Zachary Weaver News Editor On Friday, August 26 a federal judge ruled that HB2 could not be enforced on two UNC students and an employee, as a result of an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)-represented lawsuit. Appointed by then-President George W. Bush in 2008, US Middle District Court Article III Judge Thomas Schroeder’s ruled in favor of a temporary injunction against HB2. The … Continue reading HB2 receives injunction on UNC campuses from federal judge
UNCG Career Service Center offers new events
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer **The date for the upcoming event has been changed. GREENSBORO – With the new school year, UNCG students will visit the Career Service Center (CSC) hoping to find part-time employment. The center aims to assist students in finding the most suitable employment position to accommodate their needs. Each year the Career Service Center looks for diverse ways to advance the … Continue reading UNCG Career Service Center offers new events
Viewing dance as instinct with Professor Janet Lilly
Ross Keifer A&E Editor Movement has always been one of the core aspects of human functionality. We have been able to erect monuments, write documents outlining human rights and create culture. Within the arts specifically we see movement as a refined process. A cellist’s placement of a bow to articulate sound, or how lightly an artist’s adds shading to create depth on a portrait. … Continue reading Viewing dance as instinct with Professor Janet Lilly
Faculty Senate looks to new year
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO- The UNCG Faculty Senate will continue strengthening the university’s mission and the status of its faculty in 2016, according to Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Anne Wallace. “The Faculty Senate’s primary responsibilities are promoting academic excellence, matters involving curriculum, teaching, classroom policies that affect student welfare and learning,” Wallace stated, “and insuring faculty welfare in areas ranging from credentialing and … Continue reading Faculty Senate looks to new year
