Tripp Hurd Staff Writer It would be nice if all of us fantasy footballers who took David Johnson with the first overall pick could have a redo. When the Arizona Cardinals starting running back and top-rated fantasy stud went down with a wrist injury in Week One, the fantasy hopes of many went down with him. Turns out we can have a redo. On daily … Continue reading THE PROS & CONS OF DAILY FANTASY
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor If Kyle Bankhead had a theme song that best described him, it would be Johnny Cash’s country rock classic, “I’ve Been Everywhere.” From 1999 to 2003, Bankhead was a member of the Gonzaga basketball team that saw him play in the NCAA Tournament every year he played for the team and ended his career with 169 three pointers made, seventh in … Continue reading Meeting Kyle Bankhead
The search for suspects behind a carjacking in Brown Summit continues. Authorities responded to a woman’s call Monday about two men carjacking her vehicle. The men fled on foot into a wooded area after one of the men fired two shots at a law enforcement officer. The uninjured officer returned fire but it is believed that suspects did not sustain any injuries. Helicopters and drones … Continue reading BREAKING: Search continues in Brown Summit for armed men behind carjacking
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Sold out – the only two words necessary to describe Columbus, Ohio-based duo, Caamp, whose performance on Sunday at Carrboro’s Cat’s Cradle felt like one big community gathering. Though the show was on a Sunday, the back room was packed with avid sweaty fans of the folk-duo, which consists of Taylor Meier, guitarist and lead vocalist, and Evan Westfall, … Continue reading Caamp Delivers Intimate Performance at Cat’s Cradle Back Room
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Art, dance and media all come together for “Comanche: Hero Complexities” at the Greensboro Project Space. All these elements are working to tell the heroic, but complex story of Charles W. David Jr., who was a black man in the Coast Guard during World War II and became a war hero. Upon entering the space, there is a dance mat in … Continue reading Comanche: Hero Complexities
Sam Haw Staff Writer The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh held their fifth annual Dude Abides party on Saturday. This yearly celebration of the Joel and Ethan Coen’s cult classic film, “The Big Lebowski” usually occurs mid-summer, but this year was pushed back to September to serve as an end of summer celebration. “The Big Lebowski” tells the story of Jeffrey “The Dude” … Continue reading Fifth Annual Dude Abides Party
Emily Cramton Staff Writer Only 30 years ago, less than two weeks after the “Black Monday” global stock market crash, the movie “Wall Street” debuted in cinemas. On Sept. 24 and 27 only, it is coming back. In celebration of the era-defining film, more than 600 movie theaters nationwide will be showing the movie in a limited-time theatrical event. This event is sponsored by Fathom … Continue reading Oscar-Winning Movie, “Wall Street” Returns to the Big Screen for 30th Anniversary
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer Greensboro Pride’s 12th annual festival took place Saturday in Downtown Greensboro on South Elm Street. The event provided live entertainment, informational booths and food trucks among its many vendors and participants. The festival is hosted each year by Alternative Resources of the Triad (ART), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to be actively involved with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and … Continue reading Greensboro Pride Elates Audiences
Ty’Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer UNCG’s alumni, Brianna Blount, is an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader in Atlanta, Georgia. This is her first season of being an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader and has been a dream of hers for a long time. In May 2017, Brianna Blount graduated from UNCG, with a BA in Dance and with most of her Accelerated Bachelor’s to Graduate degree, which she hopes to … Continue reading A Glimpse Into An Artist’s Mind: Brianna Blount
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer Last week, Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean Islands and the southeastern part of the United States. While the effects were not as drastic as originally predicted in the United States, 23 people died and millions were affected by flooding and loss of electricity. Hurricane Harvey caused an estimated $75 billion in losses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reported that the … Continue reading Irma and the “One America Appeal”
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