Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer If there is one thing Greensboro has, it is an abundance of talented local artists. One of the hottest spots in town to catch a local act is The Artist Bloc, located on West Gate City Boulevard. The Artist Bloc, or TAB for short, is a visual and performing arts coffee house and bar. Hosting a wide array of weekly events … Continue reading Rising Stars and Local Talent: Benji Eza
By Douglas Burns Staff Writer (@DougieJournalis) GREENSBORO, N.C – Women’s soccer and volleyball took home two more wins for the UNCG community this weekend, both away from home. The men’s soccer team did not fare as well, losing out by one goal against Appalachian State in Boone. UNCG Women’s Soccer absolutely hammered Virginia Military Institute by a score of 4-0, leaving no doubt who the … Continue reading Spartans on the Road
Meagan Bess Staff Writer By now, many students are preparing for their first exam and have numerous homework assignments due throughout the week. Freshmen are trying to find a balance between their classes and social lives, while seniors are anticipating the months to come when they begin the career that they are obtaining a degree for. Academics are important, but there is also a time … Continue reading Claim, Don’t Crave Academic Success
Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Monday, Sept. 10, students set up pinwheels outside of the EUC to bring awareness to others on campus about suicide for World Suicide Prevention Day. Each pinwheel out of the 1,100 represents a life that was lost to suicide every year. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the tenth-leading cause of death in the United States … Continue reading Pinwheels and the Suicide Awareness
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Sep 8, the UNCG Music Department put on their yearly showcase, affectionately named ‘Collage’. The show was once again sold out, and like always, really lived up to the hype. Between grand displays of vocal talent, to the cool sounds of jazz, this years ‘Collage’ truly showcased the talent right here in Greensboro. This year’s theme was the music of … Continue reading ‘Collage’: A Showcase of UNCG Talent
Eden Landgrover Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum is currently displaying a variety of works from the 1960s in an extensive exhibit they’re calling “A Survey of the Decade.” The exhibit is aptly named for its thorough spans of the ten-year period. The exhibit has been compiled from the museum’s personal collection in correspondence with the university-wide initiative “1960s: Exploring the Limits.” Organized by the … Continue reading Weatherspoon Art Museum Revives 1960s for Greensboro Community
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer There is currently a multitude of gems here UNCG, and Weatherspoon Art Museum is a gold mine. The museum is currently running a gorgeous exhibit of art that reflects the political and social atmosphere at the time of the 1960’s. With themes ranging from the Civil Rights Movement to toxic masculinity, this survey of the decade is a must-see for any student with … Continue reading The 1960’s- A Survey of the Decade
Meagan Bess Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept. 6, the film ‘The Anonymous People’, was shown in the Maple Room of the EUC, with an accompanying discussion to follow. The film discusses many of the struggles addicts may face, a topic that was discussed in depth following the movie by people who had experience with the subject. The event, which was open to the public, consisted … Continue reading The Anonymous People: Overcoming Addiction
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer It was a day like any other when I met him. It was a September afternoon in 2016. I was playing piano in the lobby of the Reynolds dorm building when Trevor Jeffries, an English major at UNCG, approached me with a guitar in hand. I found him odd, but his musical skills were very admirable. That was the start of … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Trevor Jeffries
Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Friday, Sept. 7, UNCG hosted an event in the EUC auditorium known as ‘The Great DuBois’. The auditorium was packed with many people from UNCG and Greensboro, with a long line leading down the hall from the auditorium doors. The show itself brought circus stunts, juggling, hula hoops, contortion and so much more, all laced together with comedy. The act … Continue reading The Great DuBois’: Masters of Variety
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