Revisiting Katrina
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Back in 2005, the city of New Orleans witnessed one of the worst catastrophes of the 21st century. According to the National Hurricane Center, well over 1,200 people died as a result of the storm, which caused 80 percent of the city to be flooded. It has been 10 years since the levee system failed, causing the city … Continue reading Revisiting Katrina
Immigrant attitudes
Adam Griffin Staff Writer The Statue of Liberty stands as a tall symbol in New York’s harbor. The words from her iron frame echo across the world: “Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp,” cries she with silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, … Continue reading Immigrant attitudes
How the UNCG blacktop paves passion
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor The streetlamps are bright, the asphalt is hard, and the silver, full moon moon shines on every foul and jumpshot on the court. When asked about dealing with all that nature throws when playing outside, freshman Jordan Newkirk, while in his first year at UNC-Greensboro, has seemingly profuse experience of handling the combative environment. “It can be a little difficult,” … Continue reading How the UNCG blacktop paves passion
Acoustic Evening Brings Crowd to Gibb’s
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer ensboro was brought to life last Sunday evening with singer-songwriter night, one of many recurring events at Gibb’s Hundred Brewing Co. at the Railyard off of Elm Street. This show featured the sounds of guitarists Laura Jane Vincent and Dean Driver. Gibb’s is a recent addition to downtown Greensboro, located on W. Lewis Street across from Lotus Lounge and a … Continue reading Acoustic Evening Brings Crowd to Gibb’s
Life in Black lives matter?
Matt Wood Staff Writter We can hardly go a day without some spectacled, new-age media type telling us about the power of social media. And, to an extent, they’re right. Social media is a powerful tool. Ubiquitous access to the Internet empowers anyone who can put their thoughts into words or catch a transgression on a cellphone camera, to be heard by tens of thousands … Continue reading Life in Black lives matter?
TA’s and Education Funding
Spencer Schneier News Editor Mired in a budget debate between the N.C. House of Representatives and Senate, primary and secondary education teaching assistants are facing the potential of having their positions cut by the legislature. Two dozen of them recently organized for a protest in Raleigh, demanding the legislature listens to them and their requests. Many in secondary as well as higher education … Continue reading TA’s and Education Funding
Defending #BlackLivesMatter
Quinn Hunter Layout Editor I do not and will never condone the violence that has happened in connection to the #BlackLiveMatter movement. I also recognize that my colleague above has made some valid points; however, the way in which those points have been made is in a condescending tone, devaluing all that has been said. You have not known silence, until one who can never … Continue reading Defending #BlackLivesMatter
The top five parties every Spartan must attend
Jackson Cooper Staff Writer First, a rule: No chickens—ahem, children. If you’re afraid that alcohol will turn you into a fire-breathing, Shakira-worshipping sex demon, then get out. If you are that fire-breathing heathen, kindly pull up a chair and mix yourself a Cosmopolitan so you can enjoy this week’s tips: an all-inclusive and exclusive look into some of Greensboro’s most deliciously naughty (and … Continue reading The top five parties every Spartan must attend
LiveSafe App comes to UNCG
Spencer Schneier News Editor Last Thursday, students received an email from Acting Chancellor Dana Dunn announcing a new smartphone application that will allow students to communicate directly with UNCG Police. The free app is intended to continue to modernize the interactions between students and campus police, which is further augmenting services such as a text service for officers to communicate with students. The … Continue reading LiveSafe App comes to UNCG
UNCG: British perspectives
Jessica Matthis Staff Writer With over 100 exchange or study-abroad options available around the world for summer, spring, fall or winter semesters, international study is possible for many, if not all students at UNCG. In fact, according to UNCG’s official study abroad webpage, about 400 UNCG students study abroad every year. These students come from almost 50 different countries and a wide range … Continue reading UNCG: British perspectives
