Ashley AllenStaff Writer The UNCG symphonic group, Sinfonia, performed a professional and elegant display of talent on Feb. 26. In the School of Music Recital Hall, the group performed pieces such as Antonia Vivaldi’s, “Il Teuzzone’ Sinfonia, RV 736,” and Howard Hanson’s Rhythmic Variations on Two Ancient Hymns. Sinfonia is a strings performance group comprised of both music majors and non-music majors. The group is … Continue reading The UNCG Sinfonia
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer On Saturday, Feb. 23, UNCG presented its third annual drag show in the Cone Ballroom of the Elliott University Center. Queens were brought directly from students’ TVs to the campus, as contestants from Rupaul’s drag race sashayed, danced and worked the runway. They gave life to the many students in attendance. Guest host Miss Kitty Litter kept the crowd laughing with … Continue reading An Evening with the Queens
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Are you interested in studying abroad? UNCG offers a variety of study abroad programs for many different majors throughout spring, fall and occasionally summer semesters. Study abroad offers a more hands-on experience compared to what a student learns in a single classroom. Study abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in another country’s culture, customs, traditions and language. According to http://www.nafsa.org, … Continue reading Interested in Studying Abroad?
Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Each year, the first year cohort of Guarantee scholarship recipients complete the Bronze Leadership Challenge as part of their leadership and success training in the program. The scholarship puts significant emphasis on personal development, student success and personal and academic support through a student’s entire college career The Bronze Leadership Challenge is offered through the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement, more … Continue reading Guarantee Scholarship Cultivates a Community of Creative Leaders
Shayna PraceStaff Writer A student at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) made national news after she came home to find a man in her closet. For several weeks, she had been noticing that her clothes had gone missing. Eventually, she discovered that the disappearing wardrobe was due to Andrew Clyde Swofford, 30, who was found wearing her clothes and shoes. Between missing … Continue reading Man Found in Closet of UNCG Student
Ashley AllenStaff Writer On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the EUC here at UNCG came alive with music and dance through the incredible dance group, Step Afrika! Step Afrika! is a non-profit dance organization founded in 1994 dedicated to sharing the African-American tradition of “stepping.” The dance group tours internationally and hosts an annual workshop for people to learn how to step. Step Afrika! performed a riveting … Continue reading Step Dance Group, Step Afrika!, Performs at UNCG.
Andrew SalmonSports Editor UNCG Baseball began their quest to defend their 2018 SoCon title last weekend with a two-game home series vs. Quinnipiac, taking both games. A third game scheduled for Sunday was cancelled due to rain. The Spartans cruised in both games, winning 12-5 and 8-2, respectively. Phillip Sanderson earned the win in the opener on Friday, tossing six innings with six strikeouts and … Continue reading UNCG Baseball Begins 2019 Campaign With Home Series vs. Quinnipiac
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Friday, Feb. 15, UNCG premiered the long-awaited and beloved play “Shakespeare In Love.” The play is a fictional tale about William Shakespeare and a young woman named Viola de Lesseps who poses as a man in order to star in one of the writer’s plays. In this play, the fictional counterpart-like character Shakespeare ends up finding his muse, as well as … Continue reading UNCG Presents Shakespeare In Love
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer At most universities, core curriculum or general education is required, whether that be two or more courses in core academic subjects. These core academics are composed of mathematics, science, history and English, which are used to provide students with a broad range of academic knowledge and aid in their individual development. However, are these courses more beneficial or detrimental to students? … Continue reading Are Core Curriculum Courses really Important?
Megan PociaskStaff Writer On Feb. 12 at 7 p.m., F. Nelson Stover hosted a lecture entitled, “A Third World Village’s Journey to the 21st Century.” The lecture covering his recent trip to India was held at Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina. As president of Emerging Ecology, Stover’s mission is to “enhance opportunities for resolving current economic, social and environmental issues.” In collaboration with … Continue reading The Global Classroom from Greensboro to India
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