Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer On Wednesday, Nov. 6 the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Department of languages, literature and cultures held a poetry jam. The event served to appreciate all the various language courses taken across campus and allow students to share their hard work. The event consisted of three separate components that allowed students to showcase their work. A poster presentation option, workshops in … Continue reading Poetry Jam
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Since the days of high school, SATs (Standardized test) are used for college admissions here in the U.S. The SATs started back in 1926 by the College Board and was not aligned with high school curriculum at the time. In 2016, however, several adjustments were made for the latest version that year. The SAT is usually taken by high school juniors and … Continue reading Are the SATs/ACTs really all that necessary to get into College?
Megan Pociask Staff Writer Many people know of Debra Diamond as a formerly top-ranked Wall Street Money Manager, Johns Hopkins University Professor and commentator on CNBC. Though, despite spending over 25 years in the investment industry, Diamond chose to leave it all behind in pursuit of something other-worldly. So other-worldly in fact, that after she earned her Ph.D. from the Esoteric Interfaith Theological Seminary and graduated … Continue reading From Wall Street to Death Doula
Promotional – Susan Dennison Tuesday-Nov. 19, 201911:30 am till 2:30 pm in the Virginia Dare Room The UNCG Association of Retired Faculty, Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, AAUP Chapter, and the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement invite all members of our campus community to stop by and learn why civic engagement is important, and how to become more involved in the upcoming local, state, and … Continue reading Civic Engagement Matters Day at UNCG
Megan Pociask Staff Writer There’s a surprising amount of evidence that supports practical ways to implement productive steps towards achieving what might often seem like far-fetched goals. For instance, while perhaps not far-fetched, but certainly challenging, graduation is a clear goal that college students set out with the expectation to achieve. Then, typically, that expectation transforms into finding a job that has something to do with … Continue reading Setting and Accomplishing Goals
Kathleen Estrada Staff Writer In 2009, a lot of things affected the lives of millions of people. It was the year Barack Obama became president. The same year Michael Jackson passed away. The very year that Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift at the VMA awards. However, it was also the year that for some, signified the end of The Great Recession. The year was supposed to … Continue reading Is Education Important?
Sydney Thompson Staff Writer The news has become increasingly important to the American populace. During the 2016 election, the term “fake news” was coined, describing articles used as propaganda for politics that contained significant amounts of false information. These articles brought awareness to the public of mistakes that journalists can make and the occasional unreliability of internet news. Some Americans do not feel that modern-day journalism … Continue reading How the Internet Changed Journalism
Hannah LarsonStaff Writer Behind the walls of the campus, lives a very rich history that has shaped the university into what it is today. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, was founded back in 1891 by a man named Charles Duncan McIver. The following year, the school opened its doors. Initially, the institution was established as a women’s college and provided a business and … Continue reading UNCG: A Historical Perspective
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Sunday Nov. 3, those who have lived Greensboro may know of the massacre that occurred 40 years ago now in 1979. This tragic event that took place when members of the Ku Klux Klan and American Nazi Party opened fire on Communist Workers’ Party as well as others who particpated in what was called ‘Death to the Klan’ march in Greensboro, … Continue reading The 40 Anniversary of Greensboro Massacre
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor As of October 15, Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced their program for eligible employees and crew known as the Chipotle Cultivate Education benefits program. Since its founding in 1993, Chipotle has become a popular American fast food chain, known for specializing in tacos and burritos. It’s name comes from the Nahuati name for a smoked and dried jalapeno chilli pepper. The Newsroom.Chipotle.com … Continue reading Chiptole’s Debt Free Degree Program
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