Spartan Spotlight: James Knight

Erin Yandell Staff Writer As students, we often don’t think about our UNC Greensboro workers and the work they do to keep the school running smoothly. Some workers go above and beyond their jobs to foster a supportive environment and encourage students in various ways.  During my time at UNC Greensboro, I’ve noticed the hard work of these employees, which speaks volumes about our university … Continue reading Spartan Spotlight: James Knight

Cyanosis: “What happens when my skin turns blue?”

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment  William Paul Thomas is the artist of the wonderful art exhibit you might have seen as you passed the Gatewood Gallery at UNCG this month. Each wall featured portraits of individuals who while strangers to most, were people with whom Thomas had created a connection.  As I walked through the exhibit admiring each portrait, it was obvious that I … Continue reading Cyanosis: “What happens when my skin turns blue?”

“Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World”

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment I had the opportunity to take a course centered around sustainability this semester at UNCG. This course increased my knowledge of how to have a more sustainable lifestyle and how many of our everyday “routines” are destroying the earth. With my intensified desire to find out more ways to combat issues like climate change and plastic pollution, I stumbled … Continue reading “Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World”

An Interview with an Elementary Education Major

Jenna McKee Meaney Staff Writer Zoey Solano is a sophomore majoring in Elementary Education and double minoring in American Sign Language and English. She is originally from Washington, NC, and is 19 years old. She also works on campus at the Harold Schiffman Music Library and encourages you to come by and say hello. Zoey has given insight on her experience in her program as … Continue reading An Interview with an Elementary Education Major

UNCG School of Theatre’s Winnie the Pooh 

Adapted from A.A Milne’s original stories by Janet Allard “A play that puts a smile on everyone’s face” Erin Yandell Staff Writer Winnie the Pooh has charmed the hearts of generations of children, establishing it as a timeless classic. Simple and benevolent stories with memorable characters have become a staple in American culture. As an avid Winnie the Pooh fan since birth, I was delighted … Continue reading UNCG School of Theatre’s Winnie the Pooh 

Onwards: A Tale of Mental Illness, Skill, Luck, and Success

By Jackson Buckheit CW: suicide This article is the third part of a three-part series of student narratives. These narratives are part of Professor Crystal Thompson’s English 101 class project, in which students were asked to explain how they came to be a student at UNCG. For all of the stories, visit the project’s webpage. Since I can remember I’ve been obsessed with technology to … Continue reading Onwards: A Tale of Mental Illness, Skill, Luck, and Success

How The Past Turned Into The Present

By Zamien Williams This article is the second part of a three-part series, which are all part of an English 101 project, in which students were asked to explain how they came to be a student at UNCG. For all of the stories, visit the project’s webpage. Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. Looking back at that school, it bred me for greatness after graduation. … Continue reading How The Past Turned Into The Present

This Week at UNCG

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Black History Month: An Evening With Andrew Young Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m. in the Elliott University Center (EUC) Auditorium From the UNC Greensboro Events Calendar: UNC Greensboro is pleased to host a dialogue between Chancellor Gilliam and the distinguished Reverend Andrew Young—civil rights leader, former Mayor of Atlanta and former Ambassador to the United Nations—as part of the inaugural … Continue reading This Week at UNCG

¡Lo Hice! I Did it!

By Samantha Galarza Caballero This article is the first part of a three-part series featuring selections from an English 101 project in which students were asked to explain how they came to be a student at UNCG. For all of the stories, visit the project’s webpage. My life has had its advantages and disadvantages. I have overcome many obstacles, internal and external, that I now … Continue reading ¡Lo Hice! I Did it!