One student sees an opportunity to serve the world
By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 A new opportunity to serve has come to the UNCG campus. On Mondays and Wednesdays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Regina Da Silva and other volunteers will be in the EUC Atrium, collecting empty medicine bottles to aid in the distribution of medicine in Mozambique. Doctors of Mozambique do not have access to … Continue reading One student sees an opportunity to serve the world
Slice of Life:Universal Design
By Danny Wirtheim, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 I was considering what it would be like to be blind while I was watching a performance of the Vagina Monologues. I decided that I would keep my eyes shut during a few of the monologues, just to see if my other senses would be able to enjoy the play as much as my … Continue reading Slice of Life:Universal Design
An ex-editor on British Conservatism
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Anthony Ridge-Newman may be, next to my editor, the most interesting man in the world. He is not only a respected UNCG alumnus, and a former News Editor of The Carolinian, but he has also successfully earned a PhD from the University of London. He became a UK councilor and published a book on British Conservatism … Continue reading An ex-editor on British Conservatism
High Point Museum’s dedication to history
By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Many wonderful pieces can be found at the High Point Museum in High Point, N.C. The museum features historical artifacts such as wagons that date back to the earliest findings of the city and briefings on “The Plank Road”, which was a major transportation route for High Point at the time connecting Fayetteville, N.C. with the … Continue reading High Point Museum’s dedication to history
Weatherspoon presents “Zones of Contention”
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Earlier this month, the Weatherspoon Art Museum opened a new exhibition concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “Zones of Contention: After the Green Line” is curated by Xandra Eden, and will be open to the public until May 3. It is the second in a series of projects in which Eden addresses international situations and their effects on … Continue reading Weatherspoon presents “Zones of Contention”
Magpie Thief celebrates E.P. release
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 Musicians and fans gathered at the Blind Tiger last Friday evening to rock out and celebrate the release of Magpie Thief’s first EP. The EP Release Show was opened by musical acts Molly Miller, Laila Nur and Renee is a Zombie. Magpie Thief then performed an energetic set, including new songs featured on the EP. Magpie … Continue reading Magpie Thief celebrates E.P. release
Sounds of Ellington, Strayhorn jazz up a crowd
By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 The lobby was filled with excitement and chatter as concert attendees for UNCG’s Jazz Ensembles waited for the recital hall doors to open. The strong notes of saxophones, trumpets and clarinet paired with the smooth sounds of a guitar while piano captured the ears of the audience. UNCG Jazz Ensemble II gracefully took the stage first. … Continue reading Sounds of Ellington, Strayhorn jazz up a crowd
Man involved in Chapel Hill shootings indicted on murder charges— UNCG community joins in global effort to support victims’ families
By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor It’s been a rough week for Chapel Hill, N.C. The fatal shootings last Tuesday of three Muslim students— Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21, and her sister Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, 19— have incited a wave of outrage and mourning from the global Muslim community. The suspect, Craig Stephen Hicks, 46, was indicted by a Durham County grand … Continue reading Man involved in Chapel Hill shootings indicted on murder charges— UNCG community joins in global effort to support victims’ families
Slice of Life: The Blue House
By Daniel Wirtheim Writing the first sentence is often the most difficult part of writing an article. It needs to be bold. It needs to be daring, courageous and enthralling. It’s a lot of pressure to write the first sentence, and I was thinking about how I would start this one as I was peeing on the side of The Blue House. The Blue House … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Blue House
“Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek”
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Last Wednesday, Bennett College held a showing of “Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek.” The film, directed by Leah Mahan, explores the struggle of the people of Turkey Creek, a small town within the city of Gulfport, Miss. Centered on Mahan’s friend, Derrick Evans, the film shows him returning to his hometown to document its history. … Continue reading “Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek”
