The Ghost of Jane Aycock
Alexea Brown Staff Writer It has long been rumored that there are ghosts that haunt UNCG’s campus. One of the most infamous is the Aycock ghost. The ghost reportedly creeps around Aycock Auditorium — which opened in 1927, rattling the nerves of students and faculty members alike. Raymond Taylor, who was a theatre professor from 1921 until 1960, spoke during a previous interview … Continue reading The Ghost of Jane Aycock
Stacey Dash is the single greatest threat to the security of our nation and communities
Vinnie Johnson Staff Writer The first time I ever laid eyes on Stacey Dash was in the video for Kanye West’s “All Falls Down,” off of his debut album, “College Dropout.” The year was 2004, I was ten years old and Stacey was beautiful. Her buttery caramel skin was accented perfectly by the gleam in her hazel-green eyes. And as a young boy … Continue reading Stacey Dash is the single greatest threat to the security of our nation and communities
DeflateGate: The Threat to Roger Goodell’s Power
Michael Fields Staff Writer NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been in the news lately over controversial decisions he has made over the past couple of years. The NFL and NFL Players Association are trying to make a deal that would limit the disciplinary powers of the commissioner’s office to only on-field incidents. This is important because the NFL commissioner should have the power … Continue reading DeflateGate: The Threat to Roger Goodell’s Power
Baseball is in Trouble With its Own Past
Matthew Johnson Guest Writer There’s a war going on outside, that no baseball fan is safe from. Recent old-man ranting from Hall-of-Fame baseball pitcher Goose Gossage has renewed a ripple effect in baseball. Gossage is an important-figure who helped revolutionized the role of relievers from 1972-1994, and there are few in the baseball community who have as much clout as the nine-time … Continue reading Baseball is in Trouble With its Own Past
End of the Big Man in the NBA
Andrew James Staff Writer The past generations of NBA legends are in an uproar. Rumor has it that today’s league is just a watered down version of its old form—that the current superstars might even just be average players back when they played. One of the most common complaints is the decline of the “big man” in basketball, the physical, post-up seven footer … Continue reading End of the Big Man in the NBA
Slug: Violence in sports is a threat
Will McGarty Staff Writer In today’s culture, professional athletes are viewed as some of the world’s greatest celebrities. People who were once just participants in sports turn into role models and media personalities as they further their careers within a sport and attain success. Many children and adults alike look to these athletes as people who represent achievement and strive to be just as … Continue reading Slug: Violence in sports is a threat
Sports Fans: It’s just a Game!
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor I have witnessed two Yankee games, two Panther games, five or six New York Mets games, a couple of Johnson C. Smith football games, a Charlotte Hornets (then the Bobcats) practice and more high school football games and Atlantic League Baseball games than I can count. I also have a sports card collection is a result of 10 years of … Continue reading Sports Fans: It’s just a Game!
America’s arrogant quest for power is suicidal
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer When contemplating the US’s biggest threat, my mind doesn’t immediately jump to things like terrorism, as it might for many. No, my mind tends to think of the US itself as its own worst enemy and biggest threat. What I mean, really, is that the intense nationalism and ethnocentrism of the American population, and by extension their government, … Continue reading America’s arrogant quest for power is suicidal
Live free and die
Maggie Young News Editor Land of the free and home of the brave. It’s election season, and politicians can be seen making speeches about ensuring a brighter future, “making America great again,” or discussing the threat of losing what an innumerable amount of public figures have called “the greatest country in the world.” Inspirational political jargon is used to amp up the spirit of … Continue reading Live free and die
Racism not factor in traffic stops, says Greensboro City Council
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council was informed at its meeting last Monday, March 14, that a Greensboro Police Department investigation found no evidence that racism was behind a pattern of racial disparities involving traffic stops in the city. The disparities were noted last year, prompting Police Chief Wayne Scott to begin an investigation and suspend traffic stops for minor equipment violations. … Continue reading Racism not factor in traffic stops, says Greensboro City Council
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