Zavia Pittman Staff Writer I was recently invited by a friend to go to a local Greek festival on the weekend. Unlike seemingly most college students, my weekend life was just as eventful as my weekdays (so not that interesting). So, I thought it would be a nice change of pace. Since I didn’t have anything else to do that day, I essentially spent all … Continue reading My Time at The Greek Festival
Joseph Clark News Staff Writer A stone’s throw from Spartan Village, ominous yellow foreclosure signs have gone up across Glenwood. Four are on the first block of Lexington Avenue alone. If one were to turn back time ten or so years, Glenwood was a very different place. Here’s what happened. In February of 2008, the city council of Greensboro, in tandem with The Greater Glenwood … Continue reading The State of Glenwood
Joseph Clark Staff Writer As of Oct. 1, 2018, the city of Greensboro instituted a new program called Receivership. In actuality, very little is new about it. But saying “new” makes even the worst afflictions sound healthy. The program is a continuation of a currently state-run program with the same name. The public relations concept of the program is rather noble: Take old dilapidated houses … Continue reading You Don’t Own Your Land
Joseph Clark Staff Writer Greensboro as a whole, and Spring Garden Street in particular, are home to some of the greatest restaurants North Carolina has to offer. As a young foodie myself, non native to this half of the I-85, I have made it my mission over my four years at UNCG to explore all that Greensboro has to offer the culinary world. Truth be … Continue reading New Eats on Spring Garden
Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer Festivals NC Folk Festival In downtown Greensboro from Sept. 9-11 is the NC Folk Festival. This festival is a celebration of local artists, food and culture. 300 local artists will be performing throughout the three-day event. The festival is free to attend and is sponsored by UNCG. Greensboro Taco and Margarita Festival (Sept 24) At the Greensboro Coliseum on Sept. … Continue reading Fall Events Calendar
Naima Said Staff Writer “Ramadan is a time and space to grow spiritually – individually, with your family and community. It’s a beautiful time to rebuild better habits; to be compassionate towards ourselves and others,” said Yaffa Ali, a UNCG post-baccalaureate. “God gifted us the month of Ramadan, it is a blessed month. We fast from sunrise, or Fajr prayer, to sunset, or Maghreb prayer. … Continue reading Ramadan is Greensboro
Naima Said Staff Writer Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s get Boba!’ First-generation Asian-American owner, Ronny Real, opened Moshi Moshi Boba Cafe on March 5, 2020, marking this March as their one-year anniversary. The boba cafe is located on 2418 Spring Garden Street, around the corner from UNCG campus. Moshi Moshi is a Japanese saying for ‘hello’, greeting you before you step foot inside … Continue reading MOSHI MOSHI
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Many people within North Carolina have been receiving stimulus checks and getting vaccinated for Covid-19. However, 14 percent of the state’s population are homeless and it is a wonder to think of the types of health coverage and opportunities being provided to them through shelters and other facilities. Linda Lingle, who was the sixth governor of Hawaii once said, “We have … Continue reading Rise of Homelessness During Covid-19
Naima Said Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C — Marcus Deon Smith, a 38-year-old African American man, was a victim of police misconduct that ultimately led to his death. He was hogtied by eight Greensboro Police Department officers in 2018 at the Greensboro Folk Festival. Thousands of protesters took to the streets criticizing the City of Greensboro’s response to the ruled homicide after the Department of Justice gave warning … Continue reading The History of the Greensboro Police Department
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer North Carolina state officials have reported that they plan to nullify the license of a Greensboro youth treatment facility over a recent Medicaid scheme. United Youth Care Services, which treated clients with substance abuse concerns, provided housing to those in their care and reportedly caused many patients’ addictions to become worse. The program received a total of three letters from the Division … Continue reading State Sanctions Greensboro Youth Addiction Treatment Agency
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