Gender on the Backburner
“Eth” Hyman Staff Writer I find myself getting so tired of writing about being trans. Like, wildly tired. Fatigued, even. Actually, “trans” may not even be the right terminology anymore. I’m genderfluid, but various trans people debate about whether or not that’s under the trans umbrella or its own thing, and, frankly, I’m tired of splitting hairs, so I’m gonna call it and say “trans.” … Continue reading Gender on the Backburner
Can We Really Live Offline?
Zavia Pittman Staff Writer Social media and reality are becoming so intertwined. Can we really escape it? “Yeah, I deleted TikTok and Instagram, I need a breather.” You may have heard a peer say something like that as a college student. Or maybe you have decided to take a social media break for your well-being. As chronically online as we may seem, young people know … Continue reading Can We Really Live Offline?
Preparing for Fall 2022 Final Exams at UNC Greensboro
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The end of the Fall 2022 semester is just around the corner, and with the end of the semester come many important dates and deadlines. The last day of classes at UNC Greensboro for fall 2022 will be Wednesday, Nov. 30. Thursday, Dec. 1 is “Reading Day.” According to the Registrar’s Office, “Faculty may not give an examination nor an … Continue reading Preparing for Fall 2022 Final Exams at UNC Greensboro
New Movies to Watch this Holiday Season
Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment The holiday season is quickly approaching, and one of the best ways to celebrate is to snuggle up with a blanket and a warm cup of hot chocolate to watch Christmas movies. Watching the same Christmas films repeatedly can quickly get old, but this year that problem can be avoided as some classics have been remade with a twist. … Continue reading New Movies to Watch this Holiday Season
Women’s Soccer Club’s Late Push for the Tournament Ends in a Thriller
Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer The UNCG Women’s Soccer Club entered the postseason seeded 4th in the Southern Conference with a 4-3-2 record in regular season conference play. The Spartans found their stride late in the season, finishing their last four games 3-0-1, outscoring their opponents twelve to one. Despite the four seed, the Spartans looked to carry the momentum into the conference tournament and … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Club’s Late Push for the Tournament Ends in a Thriller
The Art of Dance
Aliyah Gibbs Staff Writer/ Editor Artistry is a very large and complex sector within the human experience. It connects us to human expression in an extremely intimate and almost abstract way. There are countless different ways in which the craft takes form. The most common are painting, drawing, acting, singing and dance. In my opinion, art is almost anything where a person works with a … Continue reading The Art of Dance
My Time at The Greek Festival
Zavia Pittman Staff Writer I was recently invited by a friend to go to a local Greek festival on the weekend. Unlike seemingly most college students, my weekend life was just as eventful as my weekdays (so not that interesting). So, I thought it would be a nice change of pace. Since I didn’t have anything else to do that day, I essentially spent all … Continue reading My Time at The Greek Festival
Proposed Tuition and Fee Increases at UNC Greensboro
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The UNCG Tuition and Fees Committee has proposed changes that will primarily affect graduate students and out-of-state undergraduate students. On Monday, Nov. 7, the committee held an in-person forum in the Elliott University Center Auditorium “to provide students with the opportunity to engage and ask questions regarding the proposed tuition and fee changes,” according to Graduate Student Association Student Relations … Continue reading Proposed Tuition and Fee Increases at UNC Greensboro
UNCG winds down fall semester (or, Winter ‘22 with the Gulf Stream)
Sam Phillips, features editor, with Gerard Manley Hopkins The boughs, the boughs are bare enough, But earth has not yet felt the snow. As an autumn of wildly fluctuating temperatures works its way toward winter, the UNCG community is preparing for the final weeks of the fall ‘22 semester. Students and teachers alike look ahead to the holidays and the darkest, perhaps coziest, time of … Continue reading UNCG winds down fall semester (or, Winter ‘22 with the Gulf Stream)
George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in “Ticket to Paradise”
Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment PC: All Events George Clooney and Julia Roberts came back after a long break to reunite on the screen as ex-spouses, Georgia and David, in a romantic comedy. Their daughter Lily, played by Kaitlyn Dever, has just graduated from law school and goes on a trip to Bali with her roommate Wren, Billie Lourd, to celebrate. Troubles bubble up … Continue reading George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in “Ticket to Paradise”
