Spartapalooza: Where Spartans go to have fun!

Alison McKane     Staff Writer On Saturday, April 16, 2016, UNCG’s Campus Activities and Programs Board (CAB) hosted “Spartapalooza,” a campus-wide carnival for UNCG students, as one of the Spring Fling activities. The carnival was held in the Jefferson Suites parking lot from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rife with a variety of attractions, the carnival had a Ferris wheel, a ride in which … Continue reading Spartapalooza: Where Spartans go to have fun!

Artisika experience: The club meets salsa

Alison McKan     Staff Writer Saturday nights are Salsa nights at Artistika, a Latin dance club on Elm Street. On Fridays, they have Bachata and ladies get in free. Before 10:00 p.m., it only costs $5 to dance. After dragging my friend Justin along with me, I headed out to Salsa. At 9:30 p.m., before any of the real dancing begins, the club offers … Continue reading Artisika experience: The club meets salsa

UNCG shares faith

Alison McKane     Staff Writer On Friday, Feb. 19, Hillel, the Jewish organization on college campuses, and the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted an Interfaith Shabbat Dinner. On the flyer promoting the event, it read, “A promotion of peace and friendship. Come join for prayers of each faith followed by dinner and discussion.” Cori Hampton, the staff member in charge of Hillel at UNCG … Continue reading UNCG shares faith

“Not Just For Lovers”

Alison McKane      Staff Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Student Mental Health and Counseling Center and Campus Activities and Programs (CAP), hosted their annual event, Not Just for Lovers. The event was headed by Alice Franks, Staff Psychologist at the Counseling Center at UNCG. Franks has been with the University since 2005. The intent of the event, she said was for students to … Continue reading “Not Just For Lovers”

Wear

Alison McKane    Staff Writer For Jennifer Bonner, UNC-Greensboro alumna, making rope out of donated clothing began as a necessity. At first, she attempted using sheets, but it left something to be desired aesthetically. After having already made one teepee-like structure, Bonner was asked if she would be interested in gearing her project towards this year’s capstone common reading, “Where am I Wearing?” by Kelsey … Continue reading Wear