Wellness Days: Are They Enough?
Zavia Pittman Staff Writer I recently spoke to a loved one who works at a school about upcoming breaks in the semester, and she mentioned that a “Wellness Day” was coming up. I had never heard of such a holiday, and I began bombarding her with questions about what it was. She then explained to me how her school had recently introduced “well-being” days into … Continue reading Wellness Days: Are They Enough?
Extra! Extra! Early Voting in the City!
Elizabeth “Eth” Hyman Staff Writer It would seem that it’s that time of year again: time to vote! With midterm elections right around the corner, the city of Greensboro is gearing up for voting season. Regardless of your party, your vote will be counted and valued in our great democratic process. Several locations all over the city have already opened. Specific to Guilford County, there … Continue reading Extra! Extra! Early Voting in the City!
Early Voting in Guilford County
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, but residents of Guilford County have the option to vote early right now. Early voting began on Oct. 20 and will continue until 3 PM on Nov. 5. There are fifteen early voting sites throughout the county, and most of these locations are open beginning at 8 AM each day … Continue reading Early Voting in Guilford County
UNCG’s IDEAS Program: An Interview with Three Students
Jenna McKee Meaney Staff Writer The UNCG IDEAS program is a major within the School of Education and consists of three different concentrations. These concentrations focus on Interpreting, Deaf Education and Advocacy Services (IDEAS). As the School of Education website says: The Interpreting, Deaf Education, and Advocacy Services (IDEAS) major provides opportunities for study in three concentrations: Advocacy and Services for the Deaf; K–12 Deaf … Continue reading UNCG’s IDEAS Program: An Interview with Three Students
The NC State Fair: Fun for the Whole Day
Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer/Social Media Manager The North Carolina State Fair has come and gone, bringing with it memories as well as excitement for next year’s fair. Beginning with its first appearance in 1853, the NC State Fair has become a staple of the state, opening every year since World War 2 except for 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still in its peak. Hosting … Continue reading The NC State Fair: Fun for the Whole Day
Concept Albums: How Music and Storytelling Unite
Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer/Social Media Manager If you’ve ever listened to an album and noticed how the lyrics across the tracks all relate to one another, you were probably listening to a concept album. One definition of a concept album is “an album whose tracks hold a larger purpose or meaning collectively than they do individually,” and I think that this is a perfect summation … Continue reading Concept Albums: How Music and Storytelling Unite
New York Football is Back!
Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor Six weeks into the season, the New York Giants sit second to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East with five wins and one loss. The New York Jets also claim the second-place spot in their division, the AFC East, only trailing the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills. When the season began, the expectations for New York football were astronomically … Continue reading New York Football is Back!
Liz Truss joins venerable UK tradition by resigning in disgrace
Sam Phillips Features Editor When Liz Truss announced her resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Thursday, much was naturally made of her setting a new record for shortest tenure—45 days, plus a lame duck period before a successor is elected “within the week.” The previous record holder, George Canning, died after 119 days in office in 1827, meaning Truss is entirely likely … Continue reading Liz Truss joins venerable UK tradition by resigning in disgrace
This Week at UNCG
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Fall 2022 Campus Nature Challenge From the Office of Sustainability Website: The goal of the 2022 Fall Campus Nature Challenge at UNC Greensboro is to engage our campus community in a citizen science project to increase biodiversity awareness by photographing, recording audio and cataloging plants, animals (including insects) and fungi during a week-long “bioblitz” on campus. The event will take … Continue reading This Week at UNCG
Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: UNCG’s Modern Twist
Erin Yandell Staff Writer “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a Shakespeare comedy frequently adapted and performed by numerous acting companies since its origin in the late sixteenth century. Its popularity stands the test of time, incorporating the themes of love, mischief and enchantment and the unique element of showing a play within a play. The story follows four Athenian couples who are stuck in a … Continue reading Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: UNCG’s Modern Twist
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