AAUP members voice opinions

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Professors from across North Carolina didn’t hold back about the politics and social issues impacting higher education on Saturday when the N.C. State Chapter for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) held its annual conference at UNC-Greensboro in the Elliott University Center. The conference was titled, “Reclaiming the Narrative for Higher Education in North Carolina,” … Continue reading AAUP members voice opinions

UNCG alum hosts ‘The Small League’ podcast

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 It was an above average voice. It was distinct, melodic and direct— a voice that exuded authority. It was “Stuart Barefoot with your WUAG Sports News update,” and it was a hit. At parties, walking down the street or in class, listeners would ask Stuart Barefoot to repeat his sign-on. At first, it made him self-conscious, but when … Continue reading UNCG alum hosts ‘The Small League’ podcast

Dissatisfaction among UNCG Muslims

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Last Friday, Ahmet Tanhan of UNCG’s counseling department and Dr. Vincent Francisco of UNCG’s department of health education hosted a dinner in the auditorium of the Bryan Building to discuss the results of Tanhan’s survey report of community concerns among UNCG Muslim students, faculty and staff. Tanhan and Francisco opened with a discussion about what the … Continue reading Dissatisfaction among UNCG Muslims

Egg Hunt

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Nothing says spring quite like an Easter egg hunt filled with pastel colored eggs, candies and treats. Despite chilly weather conditions, children of all ages turned up for High Points City Lake’s Easter egg hunt this past Saturday. The park was filled with funnel cake trucks, cotton candy machines, hot chocolate vendors and deep fried Oreo’s. … Continue reading Egg Hunt

Teaching children with the Edible Schoolyard

By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Nestled among the hustle and bustle of downtown Greensboro sits a half-acre garden designed to provide the community with knowledge of seed-to-table growth. Founded by Alice Waters in conjunction with the Chez Panisse Foundation, the Edible Schoolyard at Greensboro Children’s Museum is part of a wider garden network. The program works to empower individuals and groups … Continue reading Teaching children with the Edible Schoolyard

UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Shaniya Wells

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Shaniya Wells is the all-around “It Girl”; she has beauty, the brains, and an angelic voice that could transform you into a euphoric trance yearning to hear more of her soft subtle soprano ranged vocals. Wells is currently a junior at UNC-Greensboro majoring in Communications and minoring in Media Studies but her overall passion and dream … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Shaniya Wells

Spirituality & sickness explored in “Dani Girl”

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Audience members were moved to laughter and tears last weekend during the North Carolina Theatre for Young People’s presentation of “Dani Girl”. Both hilarious and heartrending, “Dani Girl” tells the moving story of a nine-year-old girl with leukemia. The production was full of hope and embodied the unconquerable power of imagination. The play begins with Dani … Continue reading Spirituality & sickness explored in “Dani Girl”

Herbie Hancock’s 75th celebrated at Crown

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 The Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra came together this past Sunday for two performances at The Crown. The area’s finest jazz musicians, including UNC-Greensboro faculty and students, played the music of Herbie Hancock to commemorate the composer’s upcoming 75th birthday. Hancock is a jazz musician and bandleader whose work has been influential since his beginnings. In the … Continue reading Herbie Hancock’s 75th celebrated at Crown

“Fuzzy Dreams and Robot Dreams”

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 The Winston-Salem Enrichment Center hosted the opening night of their “Fuzzy Dreams and Robot Things” exhibit Friday night. The exhibit opened at 5:00 p.m and featured many different types of art. I had the pleasure of meeting the Enrichment Center’s director Valerie Vizena, who was kind enough to show me around and introduce me to a … Continue reading “Fuzzy Dreams and Robot Dreams”