Meagan BessStaff Writer Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was born on July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Wells was one of eight children born to James and Elizabeth Wells. Her father, James Wells, went with his father to Holy Springs at eighteen to develop skills he used as a carpenter’s apprentice. Her mother, Elizabeth Wells, was one of ten children born on a plantation in Virginia. … Continue reading HERstory: Ida B. Wells
Ashley AllenStaff Writer The UNCG symphonic group, Sinfonia, performed a professional and elegant display of talent on Feb. 26. In the School of Music Recital Hall, the group performed pieces such as Antonia Vivaldi’s, “Il Teuzzone’ Sinfonia, RV 736,” and Howard Hanson’s Rhythmic Variations on Two Ancient Hymns. Sinfonia is a strings performance group comprised of both music majors and non-music majors. The group is … Continue reading The UNCG Sinfonia
Megan PociaskStaff Writer With the increasing awareness of the necessity of overall health among college students, more and more roads to receiving that help are becoming available. However, though these resources are prevalent on many campuses such as our own, it is unclear if students are using those resources to their advantage. The UNC-Greensboro Counseling Center has a large professional staff that are ready to … Continue reading Healthy Does It…
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer On Saturday, Feb. 23, UNCG presented its third annual drag show in the Cone Ballroom of the Elliott University Center. Queens were brought directly from students’ TVs to the campus, as contestants from Rupaul’s drag race sashayed, danced and worked the runway. They gave life to the many students in attendance. Guest host Miss Kitty Litter kept the crowd laughing with … Continue reading An Evening with the Queens
Megan PociaskStaff Writer Author and poet Lindsay Bernal stopped by Scuppernong Books on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. to read a few pieces from her latest publication, “What It Doesn’t Have to Do With.” Lindsay Bernal holds an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Maryland and her latest book was selected by poet Paul Guest as a winner of the 2017 National Poetry … Continue reading Poet Lindsay Bernal at Scuppernong Books
Meagan BessStaff Writer Sometimes, the best way to express hopes, dreams and tragedy is through poetry. The Office of Intercultural Engagement and UNCG’s poetry group, Articulate, collaborated and presented “Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry” on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Ferguson Auditorium. What is the significance behind the name for this occasion? Creator of Articulate Honora Ankong shared that, “The event last night was created as … Continue reading Exploring Black History By Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Are you interested in studying abroad? UNCG offers a variety of study abroad programs for many different majors throughout spring, fall and occasionally summer semesters. Study abroad offers a more hands-on experience compared to what a student learns in a single classroom. Study abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in another country’s culture, customs, traditions and language. According to http://www.nafsa.org, … Continue reading Interested in Studying Abroad?
Ashley AllenStaff Writer On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the EUC here at UNCG came alive with music and dance through the incredible dance group, Step Afrika! Step Afrika! is a non-profit dance organization founded in 1994 dedicated to sharing the African-American tradition of “stepping.” The dance group tours internationally and hosts an annual workshop for people to learn how to step. Step Afrika! performed a riveting … Continue reading Step Dance Group, Step Afrika!, Performs at UNCG.
Janelle CrubaughStaff Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 12, a number of UNCG students came out for dinner and a movie in honor of Valentine’s Day. With a combination of a steamy Italian dinner catered by Sal’s Italian, and the classic “Love and Basketball,” this kickoff to ACE’s “For the Love of Spartans” week was one for the books. This was the first Valentine’s dinner and movie … Continue reading All’s Love in Flick & Grub
Meagan BessStaff Writer On Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., UNCG’s School of Music presented the 30th annual Carolina Band Festival & Conductors Conference. During the conference, between 100 to 200 students, as well as 50 music educators, were given the opportunity to participate in this historic festivity. During the selection process, student applicants had to submit their resumes focusing on their performing experience, … Continue reading Young Talent at the 30th Annual Carolina Band Festival & Conductors Conference
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