ArtsGreensboro Grants Decline in Funding

Shayna PraceStaff Writer ArtsGreensboro, an organization that donates money annually to local art groups of Greensboro, has announced that they will be giving less money this year. The announcement made by the organization explained that this year, the organization donated more than $300,000 to 22 groups and organizations, which was down 24 percent from the 2017-18 year. The money awarded, $303,049 to be exact, was … Continue reading ArtsGreensboro Grants Decline in Funding

Exploring Interfaith Relationships Within the Jewish community

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer New ideologies, theories, concepts and religions outside of one’s own can sometimes be a hard, or even impossible, pill to swallow. Yet, for the Jewish community of Greensboro, new ideologies are a topic on which to grow closer together. On Thursday, Feb. 7, the Jewish Federation of Greensboro gathered together to discuss interfaith relationships within their community in order to become an … Continue reading Exploring Interfaith Relationships Within the Jewish community

Guilford County School Buildings Receive Failing Grades

Courtney CordozaStaff Writer A 2018 study was conducted on all of the elementary, middle and high schools in Guilford County. The study assessed whether or not each building was up to par. In other words, they were surveyed to see if they were equipped to meet the educational and safety needs of the students. Each school was rated on a scale of 1-100. 22 percent … Continue reading Guilford County School Buildings Receive Failing Grades

Open Mic Night at the Idiot Box

Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief Nestled in a brand new location on Greene St., right here in Greensboro, lies a sweet getaway from the pains and troubles of everyday life. If you hear laughter pouring out of the double glass doors, you’ve likely come to the right spot. This is the Idiot Box, and the name alone lets you know that you’re in for a good time. I … Continue reading Open Mic Night at the Idiot Box

An Evening With Author Marguerite Prager-Thomson

Ashley AllenStaff Writer Marguerite Prager-Thompson, author of Marguerite de Bourgogne, visited Scuppernong Books in Greensboro last Wednesday. Marguerite de Bourgogne is a memoir about Marguerite’s life as a Jew living with her parents in France during World War II and her childhood in America. At the reading, Marguerite was accompanied by her husband, Tim, as well as artistic director, Brenda, who assisted throughout the night. … Continue reading An Evening With Author Marguerite Prager-Thomson