Why Were They Canceled?
A reflection on the shows that were gone too soon and have since become the pinnacles of pop culture and teen-angst. Veronica Glover Staff Writer In the show “Freaks and Geeks,” Lindsay Weir, played by Linda Cardellini, is a high school mathlete who begins to hang out with a group of “burnouts,” or misfits, while her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley), struggles to navigate … Continue reading Why Were They Canceled?
Journey to The G
By Anonymous My path to UNC Greensboro is one that is winding, with many ups and downs. I was born and raised in Greensboro, and UNCG is most definitely a family school for me. My dad, sister, brother, step-mom, aunt and uncle all went here, so I was encouraged to apply to say the least. I can remember riding my bike down College Ave. with … Continue reading Journey to The G
UNC System Asked to Provide DEI Training Information
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The North Carolina General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Commission on Government Operations has requested that Eric Naisbitt, the UNC System’s Assistant Vice President of Government Relations, provide information about employee training programs at system universities. The requested information would include descriptions, documents and costs related to any diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility training. The entire letter is available in NC Policy … Continue reading UNC System Asked to Provide DEI Training Information
Living With Social Awkwardness
Zavia Pittman Staff Writer Oh look it’s X! I should wave at them! *waves* …And they didn’t see me. Nice. Everyone has had their fair share of awkward moments. You can probably think of one that happened today or last week that makes you cringe a little inside and out. Maybe the person you were talking to didn’t follow the script you made for them … Continue reading Living With Social Awkwardness
The Twilight Obsession (and why I still kinda have it)
Elizabeth “Eth” Hyman Staff Writer Ahhhh yes. Kristen Stewart. Robert Pattinson. Taylor Lautner. The three most important figures in the life of any angsty teenager. When I was 15, I got the box set of “The Twilight Saga” on blu-ray, and that thing became my holy grail. Let me explain… I don’t know what it is, but something about these movies is more important to … Continue reading The Twilight Obsession (and why I still kinda have it)
Ohtani Versus Trout for the World Baseball Classic
Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor We couldn’t have asked for a better ending. The two best players in baseball, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, faced off with the World Baseball Classic Championship on the line. Ohtani and Trout both play for the Los Angeles Angels, so the odds of this matchup happening is slim unless one of them fights their way out of LA. Ohtani led … Continue reading Ohtani Versus Trout for the World Baseball Classic
Van Gogh’s Immersive Experience
CW: suicide and self-harm Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists in history due to the wide variety of his paintings and the fatal mental health issues he faced throughout his life. I have always admired his work, but I never took the time to truly learn about it. Therefore, during Spring Break, I took a trip … Continue reading Van Gogh’s Immersive Experience
Ben Folds: You Don’t Know Him At All
Tyler Holden Staff Writer Ben Folds is a name which perhaps would not be the first to come to mind among notable alumni for most at UNC Greensboro today. In fact, many do not know that Ben Folds was once a student at UNCG. Many others do not know who Ben Folds even is. Given that this unsung singer-songwriter is a fellow Spartan who went … Continue reading Ben Folds: You Don’t Know Him At All
This Week at UNCG
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Wellness Wednesday – Finish Strong Hosted by Spartan Well-Being Wednesday, March 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Moran Commons From the Spartan Connect event description: Stop by Moran Commons to learn about ways to avoid burnout for the end of the semester and finish the semester strong! Free Mom Hugs Thursday, March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 … Continue reading This Week at UNCG
What’s in a Ring?
Elizabeth Hyman Staff Writer In this life, there are some things we simply aren’t ready for. In this case, that thing would be my engagement. Last night I told my girlfriend what was exactly on my heart. I’m not ready to be engaged yet. Not now. She understood, and not an ounce of love has changed. And that was that. We’re still together, still madly … Continue reading What’s in a Ring?
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