It’s the Easter Sports Editing Beagle, UNCG!
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 As the ghost of Winter past is unfortunately elbowed out of the seasonal picture for the sneeze-worthy pollen and humid afternoons of spring, the world celebrated perhaps the most notable holiday of the spring season last Sunday, Easter. Similar to Christmas, the religious undertones of the day’s celebration has incorporated a more encompassing audience throughout the … Continue reading It’s the Easter Sports Editing Beagle, UNCG!
2015 Major League Baseball preview
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 Dear Diary, in this seventh week of the basketball apocalypse, where the only sport seen on sporting channels is the one created by Dr. James Naismith, I see hope that the nightmare is nearly finished. Over the horizon, I heard the loud pop of circular yarn covered in cowhide against a wooden club. Upon further investigation, … Continue reading 2015 Major League Baseball preview
Women’s Golf struggles to compete in Bryan National
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The UNCG Women’s golf team teed off this weekend at the Bryan Park Champions Course to co-host the 2015 Bryan National Collegiate golf tournament. And after posting their lowest 54-hole score since 2013 at the MountainView Collegiate in Arizona in mid March, Women’s Golf had a tough weekend in their home town. The event, … Continue reading Women’s Golf struggles to compete in Bryan National
Softball falls to Western Carolina in weekend series
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The Spartan softball team had an up and down weekend against Western Carolina this past weekend. The team, in a three game, two-day series, was able to split a doubleheader on Friday, but was unable to win the rubber match Saturday afternoon to take the series. The team fought hard but came up just short in … Continue reading Softball falls to Western Carolina in weekend series
Blue Shoes Project: Combating mental illness one step at a time
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 College is often glamorized in mainstream media as being the optimal period in the life of any adult. However, according to a 2012 survey done by the American College Health Association, 65 percent of college students have felt overwhelming anxiety. Going further, the survey also found that 52 percent have felt so depressed that it was … Continue reading Blue Shoes Project: Combating mental illness one step at a time
Faculty Senate
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 Last Wednesday, UNCG Faculty Senate met to discuss a myriad of topics, with Dr. Dana Dunn speaking for the first time as acting chancellor. The meeting opened with Dunn proclaiming that a website titled “UNCG Clean House” is “doing great harm” to the university. She accused the proprietors of the website of committing cyber-bullying, which in … Continue reading Faculty Senate
Faculty initiative at preliminary level
By Molly Ashline, Staff writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 There may be a major shift in how certain majors look in the next few semesters. At a faculty senate meeting in March, some members of the faculty suggested that departments like art, media studies, interior architecture and creative writing move from the UNC-Greensboro’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) to the School of … Continue reading Faculty initiative at preliminary level
Tunnel of Oppression comes to UNCG
By Emnit Brega, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The Tunnel Of Oppression started in 1993 at Western Illinois University as a residential hall program and last Monday, the Office of Multicultural Affairs brought it to UNC-Greensboro. The Social Justice Group and Kaleidoscope collaborated on this event; they visited the Tunnel of Oppression at N.C. State and got feedback in order to create their own … Continue reading Tunnel of Oppression comes to UNCG
Finding passion in work
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 Two New York Times opinion articles have lain on my bed for a week, crumpled and stained with coffee and Indian food—showing abuse from my continuous re-reading. The first was called, “Why You Hate Work,” the second was “The Real Reason College Tuition Costs So Much.” The two articles were marked up with notes made during … Continue reading Finding passion in work
Puppies come to UNCG
By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 Beginning at noon April 1, UNCG fraternity members of Lambda Chi Alpha held a two-day Puppy Sit in the Fountain Area of Moran Commons. The commotion began as a crowd of students huddled near a circular pin began making excited baby noises April 1 at Moran Commons, the sound of puppies barking filled the air for … Continue reading Puppies come to UNCG
