Megan PociaskStaff Writer On Wednesday, April 23, Scuppernong Books hosted New York Times best selling author, Jason Reynolds at the Union Square Auditorium to speak with the community about the books he has written, as well as the life behind them. Reynolds is not only known for his excellent writing, but the way in which he writes – how he provides a space that opens … Continue reading Jason Reynolds Comes to Greensboro
Meagan BessStaff Writer 2017 was the year I began my first of two years in UNCG’s Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor’s program, though my journey as a Spartan goes back to 2015. Although I have grown to love the profession I have majored in, that year I found my way back to my childhood passion of writing, specifically poetry. To balance the stress of coursework, … Continue reading Spartan Senior Farewell: A Thank You to the Carolinian
Ashley AllenStaff Writer As students enter the last two weeks of classes, it is common to feel overwhelmed with assignments and upcoming finals. UNCG’s Campus Activities and Programs (CAP), an organization run by students, is aware of the stress that their fellow classmates are feeling. Throughout the month of April, CAP has been working hard to ease the tension of the last month of school. … Continue reading DIY Sensory Space Jars
Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer As you are walking to class, your best friend is a couple of feet behind you screaming your name to get your attention, but you cannot hear them, nor can the people around you because you all have music on the brain. But why is it we are all listening to music? According to Statista.com, statistics have shown that nearly 87 percent … Continue reading Music on the Brain
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Monday, April 15, an interview took place with 3 sorority sisters: Maya Norton, Jeryn Lindsay and Daeja Thompson, who are a part of the Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The Nu Rho Chapter is a smaller entity of Alpha Kappa Alpha that focuses on encouraging high scholastic and ethical … Continue reading The Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated: The Sisterhood
Quashon AventStaff Writer Anyone who read my last article will know that I have been a huge sci-fi nerd since childhood. I was particularly interested in the concept of extraterrestrial life. I would watch “Unsolved Mysteries,” “UFO Files,” “The Twilight Zone” and “The X-Files” religiously. “The X-Files” introduced me to the world of ufology and UFO conspiracy theories. Topics such as cattle mutilations, Majestic 12 … Continue reading “The Truth is Out There”: The History of Government UFO Investigations
Meagan BessStaff Writer On Wednesday, April 10, the UNCG auditorium located on Tate Street had a crowd of students lined up for an exciting evening filled with comedy. Spring Fling, which occurs every academic year, consists of multiple events including the Nineties Comedy Jam. The event included public figures such as Pretty Vee as the host, the main act Karlous Miller and Matt Rife. Pretty … Continue reading Nineties Comedy Jam
Megan PociaskStaff Writer At 7 p.m. on April 11, Pierre Jarawan presented passages from his latest fictional novel, “The Storyteller,” at Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro. To a room made up of mostly students, Brian Lampkin, owner of Scuppernong, excitedly welcomed Jarawan as an author stating that he is “huge in Germany and the Netherlands. He’s about to become huge in America, and we get … Continue reading Pierre Jarawan’s ‘The Storyteller
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor The final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” is here. After a restless and anxious two year wait where fans binge watched the entire series over again, the show has finally returned for its final season. On Sunday, April 14, season eight of HBO’s popular internationally acclaimed ”Game of Thrones” aired at 9 p.m. eastern time. ”Game of Thrones,” a TV series … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’’: Winter is Finally Here
Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer As the semester comes to an end, the work is piling up from projects to exams. College students are scrambling to secure passing grades, which means stress is at an all-time high. However, there are plenty of ways to relieve yourselves of stress, one of which is right outside of your dorms; it is nature. Studies have shown that spending long hours … Continue reading Mother Earth’s Nurture
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