UNCG SOE Honors Inspirational Educators with New Program & Endowment

UNCG School of EducationPress Release GREENSBORO, NC — Wishing to recognize the significant impact that so many educators have made in the lives of students, the UNC Greensboro School of Education will honor its first class of Inspirational Educators on Sunday, April 14, 2019. The UNCG School of Education initiated the Inspirational Educators program in 2019. The School of Education is honored to have the … Continue reading UNCG SOE Honors Inspirational Educators with New Program & Endowment

Unlikely Film And Q&A with Filmmaker Adam Fenderson at UNCG

Meagan BessStaff Writer UNCG was the first in the state to experience the powerful message behind Adam and Jaye Fenderson’s documentary, “Unlikely.”  This documentary highlighted the need to support low income and first generation students who need guidance as they go through the college journey. The film “Unlikely” showcased the lives of several traditional and nontraditional college students who came across barriers as they worked … Continue reading Unlikely Film And Q&A with Filmmaker Adam Fenderson at UNCG

UNCG’s Camp Kesem

Marykent Wolff News Editor Camp Kesem at UNC-Greensboro, a student-led nonprofit organization that supports children ages 6 to 18 through and beyond a parent or guardian’s cancer, held its first, “Make the Magic” fundraising banquet on April 5. The fundraiser began at 6 p.m. and took place at George K’s Catering and Banquet Hall on Cedar Fork Dr. The event was planned by Camp Kesem … Continue reading UNCG’s Camp Kesem

Should Dance be Classified as a Sport?

Ashley AllenStaff Writer Dance is a sport, dance is not a sport. The debate has been occurring for years on whether to classify dance as a hobby or as an athletic sport. This argument is even present here on the UNCG campus. Should dance be counted as a sport? And if so, does this mean dance majors should receive the same privileges as athletes on … Continue reading Should Dance be Classified as a Sport?

To Spend, or Not to Spend

Megan Pociask Staff Writer It is no secret that recently, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had to defend the Trump administration’s attempt to make significant cuts to multiple student programs, including a nearly $18 million cut towards government funding of the Special Olympics. Though this attempt was ultimately overruled and will continue to be federally funded, it prompted considerable outrage amongst those who have personally been … Continue reading To Spend, or Not to Spend

Campus Movie Fest 2019

Janelle CrubaughStaff Writer Campus MovieFest (CMF) is the largest student film festival in the entire world that tours around over 40 universities in the United States. Through the help of various schools as well as corporate partners, CMF is able to provide free professional and high quality lighting, sound and video equipment in order for students to have exceptional resources to tell their stories. UNCG … Continue reading Campus Movie Fest 2019

She’s the First: A Miracle Program for Women

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor In the U.S. when we think about education, we oftentimes take it for granted. Especially when you consider women in other countries, specifically women living in third world countries. Countries like South Sudan, Central African Republic, Liberia, Ethiopia, Niger and Afghanistan have many women and girls who often are too poor to receive an education, or never finish due to being married … Continue reading She’s the First: A Miracle Program for Women

OIE’s Reel Talks-Pose on FX

Meagan BessStaff Writer The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) hosted a Reel Talk dialogue on FX’s Pose. Reel Talk is a series where students can educate themselves and others on interracial and intercultural topics through television and movie prompts. The event had a small turn out last Monday at 7 PM, but the hope is that talking about popular shows in today’s TV realm will … Continue reading OIE’s Reel Talks-Pose on FX

Student Strikes to Stop Global Warming and Climate Change

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer Oftentimes people overlook the inspiration and influence that another person can have on them, however, this is not the case for Greta Thunberg and the many students across the globe who have been participating in the recent school strikes for the climate. Greta Thunberg is a 16-year old Swedish student and political activist seeking to stop global warming and climate change. She … Continue reading Student Strikes to Stop Global Warming and Climate Change

Technology and Theology: The strange and wonderful world of Mormon Transhumanism

Quashon AventStaff Writer Growing up as a sci-fi nerd in the early 2000’s I was bombarded by media with transhumanist themes. The Matrix, Ghost in the Shell, Deus Ex, Transmetropolitan, the list goes on and on. However, it wasn’t until high school that I became more interested in the philosophy behind transhumanist thought. Simply put, transhumanism is a philosophical movement that believes that humans can … Continue reading Technology and Theology: The strange and wonderful world of Mormon Transhumanism