Jamie Biggs Staff Writer The return to UNCG for the spring semester provides students with entertaining and free events available for all to attend across campus. The ten-day long stretch of events, known as Winterfest, is conducted by UNCG’s programming board, Activities and Campus Events (ACE). While ACE is responsible for many of the events that take place throughout each semester, Winterfest is their … Continue reading Winterfest: Comedy Show
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer In 2012, I threw an end of the world party. The supposed end of the world was to be on Dec. 21, which resulted in my party being more Christmas-themed than anything else. However, at its core, the intention of the party was to celebrate what I had presumed and hoped would be the end of the world and all … Continue reading The End is Nigh – Doom Culture at the close of 2016
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer February is Black History Month, October goes to Breast Cancer Awareness but what about the month of November? Unbeknownst to some, November is dedicated to creating awareness for Native American heritage. UNCG played their part in helping to recognize Native American heritage this past week. On Nov. 9, UNCG’s Native American Student Association hosted a Native Talkers event … Continue reading Native Talkers
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer The week before Halloween isn’t normally met with seventy degree temperatures and the daily struggle of deciding whether boots or flip-flops are more appropriate for the day’s weather. Halloween falls during one of the busiest times of the semester for college students, with just one month left until studying and exams occupy all of our time. This year, the holiday … Continue reading ACE’s Halloween celebration
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer UNCG’s Asian Student Association hosted their third general body meeting of the semester on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Student Tom Truong, president of ASA, welcomed the attendees of the meeting, and followed with a presentation of information, which focused heavily on the country of Laos. Laos celebrated their liberation day on Oct. 12; Truong highlighted the country’s history and struggles to … Continue reading Asian Student Association
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 4, students and faculty gathered inside UNCG’s Faculty Center to take part in an event presented by the International and Global Studies department. These events produced by IGS are referred to as Global Spotlights. Aptly named, they work to shine a light on different global issues. This particular event focused on the book: “Looking for Palestine” by … Continue reading IGS leads conversation about “Looking for Palestine”
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer On Thursday, Sep. 29, the Academy Award-winning film, “A Separation,” was shown in the School of Education building. The film follows the story of members of the Iranian society, post 1979 Iranian revolution. The showing of “A Separation” was a part of the Human Rights Film Series, currently taking place at UNCG. The film series itself, is in partnership … Continue reading Human Rights Film Series: A Separation
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sep. 20, UNCG hosted the first “Brown is the New White” event, in the Cone Ballroom at the Elliot University Center. The program was organized by faculty and students, including Sarah Carrig, a Spanish professor from the department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at UNCG. Attendees of “Brown is the New White,” were able to observe discussions … Continue reading Brown is the new white
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sep. 13, the Carolina Theatre hosted a showing of the classic 1954 movie: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” In a time where we have the ability to stream nearly any movie we want without leaving the comfort of our couches, going to a theater to see anything other than the newest releases may seem ridiculous to some. … Continue reading Experiencing the past at the Carolina Theatre
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer This article has been updated to reflect information provided by Duke Energy. Edited September 17. On Sep. 10, the Beloved Community Center, located on Arlington Street in Greensboro, hosted the People’s Power Party. The Beloved Community Center has been a part of the Greensboro community since 1991. According to the Beloved Community Center’s website, they are a “Community-based, … Continue reading People’s Power Party faces off with Duke Energy
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