Back to School Blues
By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published in print Aug.20, 2014 With summer break over and done, it’s time to pick up our pencils and start a brand new school year. Many students dread this time, as it marks the end of their vacations and plunges them back into their daily routines of class and studying. The impression I get from many people, especially those who … Continue reading Back to School Blues
Anti-Frackers alive in Greensboro
By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.17, 2014 The anti-fracking movement is as recent as 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina, and has only been happening for about fifteen years in the United States. Fracking, which is short for hydraulic fracturing, is an oil and gas drilling process that shoots a mixture of water, sand and other chemicals into rock a mile or more … Continue reading Anti-Frackers alive in Greensboro
Slice of Life: Through the static, an apple of truth
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Sept.17, 2014 According to the AP style handbook, the Internet warrants pronominal capitalization, which in some sort of way authenticates its existence as a tangible force of communication and reason. This validates everything for me. In the past week, I’ve had the feeling that I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. I … Continue reading Slice of Life: Through the static, an apple of truth
The missing New York Times
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.17, 2014 For a while now, students from UNCG have been able to enjoy the famous news publication we all know as The New York Times. Located in different newspapers bins around campus, students have enjoyed the luxury of receiving free issues of the prestigious publication courtesy of The New York Times Readership Program. However things have … Continue reading The missing New York Times
Faces of UNCG, Larry Lavender
By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.17, 2014 Larry Lavender is the sort of person who walks to the beat of his own drum. Even if you’ve never taken a class with the lanky, silver haired professor, you’ve probably heard your friends talking about his open-ended, mind-bending assignments, or maybe even seen him performing a piece around campus. He teaches within the dance … Continue reading Faces of UNCG, Larry Lavender
Greensboro mural in the works
By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 The Greensboro Mural Project is an arts organization that engages the people of Greensboro in the process of creating murals through dialogue across the community. The Greensboro Mural Project uses public art as a tool to communicate, record history and make Greensboro more beautiful. The Greensboro Mural Project has proposed to create a transportation themed … Continue reading Greensboro mural in the works
First Friday is a hit
By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 Belly dancing, live music, antiques, public picnics and Tai-Chi were all activities included in downtown Greensboro’s monthly open house. First Friday is a free monthly self-guided walking tour that features Greensboro’s diverse shops, art galleries, studios, museums and alternative art venues. Shops that wish to participate in the event keep their doors open from six … Continue reading First Friday is a hit
Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees
A number of students, faculty and staff participated in the vigil holding signs that read “22” or “3”. (Above) By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 Last week began with 22 minutes of silence and ended with 22 dropped felony charges. The terminations and arrests of three former UNCG employees—Lyda Carpen, Christopher English and David Wilson— have been looming over the university … Continue reading Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees
NC House of Representatives candidates debate
By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On Wednesday, the Democratic and Republican candidates for North Carolina’s sixth district seat in the House of Representatives debated. Neil McNeil moderated the debate, and newscasters from WGHP Fox 8 and journalists from the News and Record asked questions. Allen Johnson of the News and Record asked for the candidates opinions on the recent decision … Continue reading NC House of Representatives candidates debate
Slice of Life: The Central Tel-Aviv Station
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Sept.10, 2014 I arrived in Tel-Aviv from Jerusalem in the company of my friend Ameer, an Israeli citizen I had met on my backpacking tour. There’s only one port of entry into the city by bus and that is the Central Tel-Aviv Station. Before entering the station, a guard checked our bags with … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Central Tel-Aviv Station
