As You Like It? Part I: The Original Play And Its Cultural Relevance
Corbin Mills Staff Writer Next week at UNC Greensboro, the Department of Theatre is putting on a production of “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare. However, this production is not like the one that would have been performed in Elizabethan England. Instead, this production is a “folk-rock” musical adaptation of the classic play. In preparation to go see this show, I took the liberty … Continue reading As You Like It? Part I: The Original Play And Its Cultural Relevance
“Hacks” and the Renaissance of Women in TV
Katherine McCrea Staff Writer With the surprise hit that everyone saw coming, the TV show “Hacks” has seemingly ushered in a new era for roles for women over a certain age. Starring Jean Smart as Deborah Vance (earning her an Emmy for best actress in the role) and Hannah Eindbinder as Ava, “Hacks” is delightfully funny, smart, and not your usual comedy starring women. The … Continue reading “Hacks” and the Renaissance of Women in TV
“Harlem Shuffle”: Colson Whitehead’s Return to New York After Detour to the Segregated South
Arrendo Mosley Guest Writer “Harlem Shuffle” is the latest novel from two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead. Ostensibly a heist novel, “Harlem Shuffle” sees Whitehead return to the familiar digs of New York City, where the majority of his published works are set. Whitehead releases “Harlem Shuffle” hot off the heels of consecutive Pulitzer Prizes in Fiction for “The Underground Railroad” in 2016 and … Continue reading “Harlem Shuffle”: Colson Whitehead’s Return to New York After Detour to the Segregated South
NFL Week 2: Quarterback Highlight 
Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer NFL analytics entered Week Two in the wonder of booms, busts, and flukes from Week One. One of the most intriguing aspects of this NFL year is the Quarterback position. Since the end of last season, thirteen organizations have a new starting quarterback, and Week Two showed us the struggling new fits. The player carrying the highest expectations coming into … Continue reading NFL Week 2: Quarterback Highlight 
Carolina College Football Recap Week 3 – North Carolina Shines Against Adversity
Ethan Engellau Staff Writer Week Three was nearly perfect for the Carolinas. All but one school that we cover pulled out a victory this past weekend. No.16 Coastal Carolina persevered and pulled out the W versus Buffalo 28-25. The Chanticleers’ high-powered offense was held at bay due to three crucial dropped passes that all could have resulted in touchdowns. This was quarterback Grayson McCall’s … Continue reading Carolina College Football Recap Week 3 – North Carolina Shines Against Adversity
Reactions to UNCG’s First “Student Exclusive” Homecoming
Avery Skipper Senior Staff Writer UNC Greensboro’s homecoming is right around the corner, but this year’s celebration is going to look a little different. There will be no alumni “coming home” to UNCG for the homecoming festivities. On September 13th, the university announced that due to the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta Variant, UNCG will not be inviting their alumni to … Continue reading Reactions to UNCG’s First “Student Exclusive” Homecoming
Why College Students Have Trouble Sleeping
Jazz Johnson Senior Staff Writer As a college student, it’s hard to get the full 8 hours of sleep you should each night. Sometimes there’s a test you need to study for, an assignment you forgot to do, or your mind won’t quiet the outside noise so you can rest. Did you take on too many classes with too much work? Maybe you procrastinated while … Continue reading Why College Students Have Trouble Sleeping
Highlights of the NFL Opening Week 
Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer Football Sundays are back and stadiums are packed at full capacity for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Entering arguably the most anticipated season in NFL history, sports analysts and pro football super fans were on the edge of their seats, excited for the long offseason break to finally come to an end. Sept. 9 marked … Continue reading Highlights of the NFL Opening Week 
Carolina College Football Recap Week 2
Ethan Engellau Staff Writer After an intriguing week one of college football from Carolina’s colleges, the excitement was bubbling for week two to kick off, and here’s what went down. No.17 Coastal Carolina coming off their strong week one victory over The Citadel bested Kansas just as easily, defeating the Jayhawks 49-22. The Chanticleers defense took over in the first half. The Chanticleers and the … Continue reading Carolina College Football Recap Week 2
Greensboro Swarm Making a Buzz During the Offseason 
Jamario Williams Staff Writer The Greensboro Swarm made a big move this offseason, hiring new head coach Jordan Surenkamp. Surenkamp, who is the third coach in the Swarm’s five years, was a member of the Hornets staff as a manager and video coordinator. After starting as the Assistant Video Coordinator for the Charlotte Hornets in 2018, he was promoted to the Head Video Coordinator for … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Making a Buzz During the Offseason 
