UNC System Schools Respond to COVID-19 Scare
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer As the hysteria surrounding the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, spreads around the globe, the UNC system has been closely monitoring the developing situation. On March 10, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) posted a notification to Canvas that all students, staff and faculty should pay close attention to coming announcements, and that the university administration would update the university community … Continue reading UNC System Schools Respond to COVID-19 Scare
Launch Greensboro Competition Draws Entrepreneurs from Across State
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer The Launch Greensboro Pitch Competition has completed another year as entrepreneurs competed in pitching their startup and concept ideas. The competitors and the ideas presented were strong and quick to the point. In less than two minutes, many entrepreneurs pitched their perfected ideas to ready investors. Competitors travelled from all across the state to spend the evening in Greensboro in hopes of … Continue reading Launch Greensboro Competition Draws Entrepreneurs from Across State
Coronavirus and Response
R.A BrockCopy Editor/ Staff Writer Over the spring break season, the coronavirus has continued to spread and immerse the world in fear and uncertainty. The current number of people that have been infected are just over 120,000, with over 4,000 deaths caused as a result, according to Johns Hopkins. While many are recovering from COVID-19, there still remains an increasing paranoia behind this disease. With … Continue reading Coronavirus and Response
Early Access Favorite: Rimworld Gets Surprise Update and DLC
Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Crashland on an alien planet, struggle to help your colonists survive, then accidentally die stumbling upon an ancient evil and do it all over again! These are the first steps of many in Rimworld. Based on another cult hit, Dwarf Fortress, Rimworld tasks the player with taking care of a group of colonists on a dangerous planet. No description could … Continue reading Early Access Favorite: Rimworld Gets Surprise Update and DLC
Machete: A Dinner Party Experience to Remember!
Austin HorneStaff Writer Machete, previously known as “Greensboro’s best kept secret dinner party” (Yes! Weekly), has opened its own brick and mortar physical restaurant downtown! If you’re familiar with our fantastic food scene you may recognize their new location at the corner of Battleground and Eugene as the old home of Crafted: Art of Street Food. Machete officially opens today, but they’ve been hosting a … Continue reading Machete: A Dinner Party Experience to Remember!
Men’s Basketball Furman @ UNCG 2/26/20
Oliver GambleStaff Writer Last Wednesday night, the UNCG Men’s basketball team played their final home game of the season against Furman. The game itself was hard-fought with tons of defense being played on both sides. Unfortunately, it turned out to be an 81-67 loss, but both squads played super competitively. For the three seniors on UNCG, it could be one of the last games they … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Furman @ UNCG 2/26/20
Russell Westbrook: A Shell of His Former Self?
Monique WilliamsStaff Writer Ever since his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook has struggled to fully thrive with the Houston Rockets. It’s hard to believe that given the individual talent of Westbrook and James Harden. However, after only averaging under 30 points at 40 percent from the field for the months of November and December, Westbrook began to turn things around. For the … Continue reading Russell Westbrook: A Shell of His Former Self?
Carolinian Takes: The Carolina Conundrum
Brayden StampsSports Editor Whether or not the Carolina Panthers are rebuilding or re-tooling is the topic of discussion throughout the fanbase. An off-season of sweeping change has led to questions surrounding the future of the franchise as new owner David Tepper begins to put his stamp on the organization. In order to get a pulse on the direction of the team, the changes the organization … Continue reading Carolinian Takes: The Carolina Conundrum
NBA Playoff Preview: The Year of the Duos
Oliver Gamble Staff Writer The 2019-2020 NBA season has been one of the most entertaining, competitive, and transformative seasons in the last five years of the league. From key injuries in the previous post-season, all the way to blockbuster trades, huge free agent signings, and franchise-ending buzzer-beaters, the season began with a ton of anticipation. For the first time in a while, no one could definitively … Continue reading NBA Playoff Preview: The Year of the Duos
NBA All-Star Recap
Monique Williams Staff Writer This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend was one for the ages. Each and every night was jam-packed and full of action as their stars came to shine in Chicago. In Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge, the rookies and sophomores of Team USA emerged victorious over Team World; 151-131. On a court that featured names such as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Zion Williamson, and Ja … Continue reading NBA All-Star Recap
