Jessica Matthis Staff Writer Any American who has been through public school in the will know that our country has an intricate history, full of countless leaders and greats, immortalized by fame and deeds done on behalf of their country. In elementary grades alone, students learn about a myriad of people who they are taught have changed the world – from Martin Luther … Continue reading Langston Hughes discussion
Jessica Matthis Staff Writer In the summer of 2013, an emphatic but nonviolent protest movement captured the attention of the state of North Carolina. This culminated in what was called “Moral Mondays,” protests at the state legislature building in Raleigh in response to conservative government legislation following the election of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory. North Carolina based filmmakers and educators Rob Phillips and … Continue reading “Teacher of the Year” shows teachers in a different light
Jessica Matthis Staff Writer In April 2015, Ahmet Tanhan, PhD student in the Counseling and Educational Department at UNCG, as well as Dr. Vincent Francisco of UNCG’s Public Health Department, conducted a survey with the help of the Muslim Student Association and a UNCG research team. The purpose, Tanhan said, to measure and address Muslim student concerns and satisfaction. The results of the … Continue reading UNCG graduate student unites spiritual groups
Jessica Matthis Staff Writer Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema in Greensboro is known for many things aside from coffee, such as attention-grabbing events like video game competitions, colorful game and trivia nights that fill every seat. Most notably, are the TV series and film screenings right out of their own basement. The shop’s promotion of “nerd culture,” as one might expect of a store of … Continue reading “Four Little Girls” documentary
Jessica Matthis Staff Writer With over 100 exchange or study-abroad options available around the world for summer, spring, fall or winter semesters, international study is possible for many, if not all students at UNCG. In fact, according to UNCG’s official study abroad webpage, about 400 UNCG students study abroad every year. These students come from almost 50 different countries and a wide range … Continue reading UNCG: British perspectives
Jessica Matthis & Catie Byrne Staff Writer Features Editor Derek Plumb, entrepreneur and founder of Sweet Spot Hammock Hangers, aims to create a better atmosphere on campus for student health with unconventional means. Plumb has spent the past year enthusiastically developing a product that he describes as, “A multi-faceted solution to everyday things that most college students deal with.” Plumb wishes for … Continue reading Hammocks, health & student success
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