ECU Professor Gives Lecture on Campaign Finance

Jamie Howell   Staff Writer Last Thursday, Dr. Peter L. Francia from East Carolina University gave a talk on campaign financing in the 2016 Presidential Primaries called “The Money Game.” It was the second in a series of three talks being conducted to follow the progress of the 2016 primary campaign. Dr. Francia began his talk by explaining how much money is involved in campaigns. … Continue reading ECU Professor Gives Lecture on Campaign Finance

Men’s Soccer Dominate against Wofford on Senior Night

Daniel Johnson    Staff Writer Coming into their match last Saturday night, the Men’s Soccer team had a combination of hope, celebration, and a heavy heart. On Friday night, the SoCon (Southern Conference) top seeded Furman Paladins were upset on a road trip to East Tennessee State University, giving them their second loss of the season in conference. This means, if the Spartans won on … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Dominate against Wofford on Senior Night

The Trans-Pacific Partnership

The TPP is a bad deal for working people  Ailey O’Toole   Staff Writer The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed trade agreement involving 12 Pacific Rim countries that is concerned with regulations, such as lower tariffs and investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms. This agreement was officially reached on Oct. 5 after 5 years of debate. The 12 countries involved are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, … Continue reading The Trans-Pacific Partnership

Top 5 Halloween Movies

Jackson Cooper      Staff Writer I’ve strayed off many potential dates with the phrase, “I love watching horror movies.” Perhaps that implies that I’m somewhat of a masochist who enjoys movies, such as “Hostel” and “Saw,” where people are torn limb for limb for our viewing pleasure. Well, for any of my potential future dates, I haven’t even seen “Hostel.” But I have seen … Continue reading Top 5 Halloween Movies

Controversy Over New UNC President-Elect Margaret Spellings

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Margaret Spellings, former U.S. education secretary, has been chosen to be the next president of the UNC system, taking the place of current president, Tom Ross. On Friday morning, the UNC Board of Governors announced the election of the new president after a nearly year-long controversy surrounding what many UNC system professors, staff member and students said was Ross’ forced … Continue reading Controversy Over New UNC President-Elect Margaret Spellings

How Sports have raised awareness of breast cancer

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer October is breast cancer awareness month across the United States. Professional sports such as the National Football League and Major League Baseball have raised a lot of money in various ways to support research for breast cancer, bringing attention of the disease to their fans. All throughout the month of October NFL players, officials, coaches and cheerleaders wear pink apparel to … Continue reading How Sports have raised awareness of breast cancer

Kurey and Madsen discuss time on UNCG links after transfer

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer Women’s golf at UNC-Greensboro is underway this season, and the team has played in three tournaments this season. Their best finish, so far, was a Saturday afternoon match at Forest Oaks golf course in early October. The team finished third on that Oct. 3 afternoon.  Both Emily Kurey and Jessica Madsen transferred from other schools to come play at UNCG. In … Continue reading Kurey and Madsen discuss time on UNCG links after transfer

Former Spartan, Kyle Hines shares experience of basketball, Europe

Matthew Johnson    Sports Editor  Dating back to 1967, there have been few in the history of the men’s basketball program that have left such a mark as Kyle Hines. When documenting the basketball tradition of UNC-Greensboro, there is perhaps no greater player to have stepped on the parquet floor than Hines, who was a  power forward from 2004 to 2008. Today,  the all-time men’s … Continue reading Former Spartan, Kyle Hines shares experience of basketball, Europe

Music therapy and breast cancer treatment

Thomas Breeden      Staff Writer In clinics and programs across the country, counselors and psychiatrists use music therapy to help ease the burden of breast cancer patients. Music therapy, according to BreastCancer.org, is “the use of live or recorded music to help provide distraction from symptoms and side effects and to promote relaxation.” These methods provide much-needed support to patients by increasing positive feelings … Continue reading Music therapy and breast cancer treatment

Republicans need women in leadership positions

Mark Parent Opinions Editor If you’ve been paying any attention to the news over the last couple of weeks, I’m sure you’re aware of the latest installment of Lord of the Flies…sorry, I mean the Republican search for the next speaker of the House of Representatives. The disorder in the lower chamber of Congress is, frankly, stunning. By showing an unwillingness to coalesce around a … Continue reading Republicans need women in leadership positions