Jamie Biggs Staff Writer At 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, a crowd of people filled the Cone ballroom in the EUC at UNCG to listen to author Chris Abani as he read passages from his works, as well as provided insights and advice in a question and answer session. The event began with a brief introduction from UNCG professor, Alexandra Moore, who, along … Continue reading Author Chris Abani’s Reading
Emily Moser Staff Writer Sometimes, a good waffle is absolutely perfect. Warm, flaky, and sweet, these iron-molded gridded cake-like treats are an iconic breakfast staple. Even for lunch or dinner, waffles remain as a tasty comfort food. Served with butter, syrup, fruit, chicken or dozens of other possibilities, waffle styles vary from place to place. Some are thinner than others, others sweeter and others … Continue reading Waffles around Greensboro
Ian Hammock Staff Writer Tucked away in the back corner of the High Point History Museum is an exhibit dedicated to one of the darker moments of U.S. history. The exhibit, “Deeds of Sale” is a collection of sales deeds of slaves between the settlement of the thirteen colonies and the Civil War. On the walls that line the exhibit is a series of plaques … Continue reading Slave Deeds Exhibit
Emily Moser Staff Writer Every March 17, you are guaranteed to hear: “May the luck of the Irish be with you” or “Kiss me, I’m Irish.” Even people with absolutely no Irish heritage are likely to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by attending a festival, eating traditional Irish meal or just simply wearing green. As someone with Irish heritage, this holiday has always been … Continue reading St.Patrick’s Day Tradition
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Rumors are spreading about the next wave of advancements in Apple’s product release. Apple has come along way from the original iPhone, however, each product release has minor changes design changes. Apple releases products with noticeable enough features for consumers to purchase it but don’t make any big changes. The evolution of the iPhone has been minute but … Continue reading Debugging iPhone 8 rumors
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Like many of you, I love a strong cup of coffee, free wifi and a nice place to work or meet up with friends. The smell of fresh coffee brewing warms my heart. Greensboro has an eclectic coffee scene that is slowly starting to bud around UNCG. So coffee and tea lovers should stop by and go … Continue reading Greensboro’s Finest: Coffee Shop Edition
Ian Hammock Staff Writer As I lay in the pool, the sound of music filled the cavernous room. The music, which was being expertly deejayed, was a mix of everything from The Beach Boys “Surfin’ USA” to Walk the Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance with Me” and set the perfect mood for a UNCG pool party. The party, a collaborative project between UNCG … Continue reading Pool Party at the Rec Center
Catie Byrne Features Editor Every March 17, people across the world dress in green, fill their Guinness glasses to the brim and eat corn beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday began as a day to honor the death of the patron Saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, in the 17th century. It was a day of feasting for Christians and … Continue reading Deconstructing Irish Pride
Catie Byrne Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 27, UNCG held its third annual Tunnel of Oppression in the Cone Ballroom of the Elliot University Center. Lasting from 12-6 p.m., the event was facilitated by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and led by student volunteers. Upon arrival at the tunnel of oppression, volunteers collect a person’s information to register them for the event before they are … Continue reading Experiencing the Tunnel of Oppression
Gordon Holliday Guest Writer As a teenager growing up in Charlotte, NC, I never foresaw how strong my interest in fashion would be. Even more, I never would have dreamed that one day, I would be able to attend New York Fashion Week. Growing up in a small community with my close friends Jon and Chelsea, we would sit for hours by the … Continue reading A Designer’s Dream
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