Popularity of Disk Golf/Ultimate Frisbee
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor This past Saturday, April 16 saw Piney Lake here in Greensboro host its first annual Spartan Disk Golf Challenge. For $20, students played 36 holes of disk golf. The tournament is an example of an industry that has exploded over the past decade. Last week, my roommate asked me if a sport would spring up in the next decade and … Continue reading Popularity of Disk Golf/Ultimate Frisbee
Mr. Jefferson’s “Little Mountain”
Adam Griffin Staff Writer Thomas Jefferson has been dead for nearly 200 years, and yet he is still alive in the country and people to which he gave a voice during the Revolution. Jefferson’s spirit in America emanates most strongly from his mountaintop home in Charlottesville, Va. — Monticello. Meaning “little mountain” in Old Italian, Monticello reflected the multifaceted interests and breadth of knowledge … Continue reading Mr. Jefferson’s “Little Mountain”
Mental Health: Classifying antidepressants
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer Antidepressants are the most popular form of treatment for depression and anxiety disorders. While they may not cure depression, the medicines will certainly help to alleviate symptoms. What most people don’t know is that there are many different types of antidepressants that act on different neurotransmitters in the brain. These medicines are prescribed based on what symptoms the patient is … Continue reading Mental Health: Classifying antidepressants
Spartapalooza: Where Spartans go to have fun!
Alison McKane Staff Writer On Saturday, April 16, 2016, UNCG’s Campus Activities and Programs Board (CAB) hosted “Spartapalooza,” a campus-wide carnival for UNCG students, as one of the Spring Fling activities. The carnival was held in the Jefferson Suites parking lot from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rife with a variety of attractions, the carnival had a Ferris wheel, a ride in which … Continue reading Spartapalooza: Where Spartans go to have fun!
UNC BOG
Maggie Young News Editor During last Friday’s Board of Governors meeting, Margaret Spellings delivered her second President’s report during which she discussed her travel across the state, outlined her plans for change within the UNC system and addressed the increasing protests across the campuses. Spellings began the meeting by reminding attendees and those watching on the new live stream feature of the ways … Continue reading UNC BOG
Spellings’ gives second President’s Report to Board of Governors
Maggie Young News Editor During last Friday’s Board of Governors meeting, Margaret Spellings delivered her second President’s report during which she discussed her travel across the state, outlined her plans for change within the UNC system and addressed the increasing protests across the campuses. Spellings began the meeting by reminding attendees and those watching on the new live stream feature of the ways in … Continue reading Spellings’ gives second President’s Report to Board of Governors
Generation Why: What has changed with the rise of the Millennials
Maggie Young News Editor “Millennial” has become a household label for people who are currently between the ages of 18 and 33, but what exactly differentiates Millennials from other generations? Generation Y or, Millennials, is a label given to most current college-aged students. Millennials were born roughly between 1980 and 1996, though in 2013, Time magazine placed the cut-off at 2000.Many argue that … Continue reading Generation Why: What has changed with the rise of the Millennials
Throwback Sports Video Games
Michael Fields Staff Writer Video games have exploded on to the scene in the past few decades. They are a form of entertainment that allows the users to get away from their reality and everyday life for the some time and enjoy these elaborate video games. This form of art has transitioned significantly over the decades through unbelievable technology improvements. In general, users … Continue reading Throwback Sports Video Games
Studies show increase in weight and drug use among Millennials
Aden Hizkias Staff Writer There have been many studies done to determine the health and wellness of the Millennial generation, or those born between the 1980s and mid to late 1990s. A majority of those studies indicate that there has been an undeniable rise in obesity in America. In 2010, Dr. Shali L. Barkin, Dr. William J. Heerman, Dr. Michael D. Warren and Senior … Continue reading Studies show increase in weight and drug use among Millennials
“Scrolling away”
Matt Harris Staff Writer I’ve always been a little skeptical of all the fuss over my generation. Supposedly, we’re remarkably self-absorbed, endlessly distracted, unwilling to challenge our deeply-held beliefs, unable to make that scary plunge into adulthood, yada yada. I’m not really convinced. Millennials are easy to pick on – we’re trying to navigate this increasingly complex and bizarre world while straddling ridiculous student debt … Continue reading “Scrolling away”
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