Morgan StaufferStaff Writer 2019 marks 25 years since the Rwandan Genocide, and much has been done to commemorate it. The tragedy is burned into world history as a genocide between the Hutus and the Tutsis. Civil war broke out in response to then-Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana dying in a plane crash, which lead to the quickest killing spree the world has ever seen. Hutus made … Continue reading Remembering the Rwandan Genocide in 2019
Elliott VoorheesStaff Writer With his newest film, ‘Us,’ director Jordan Peele has terrified America once again and created what will surely become a cult classic for the horror genre. This is Peele’s second film, and it continues the theme of psychological horror which characterized “Get Out.” The film follows a family on vacation who is terrorized by their doppelgangers. ‘Us’ has received rave reviews overall, … Continue reading Lupita Nyong’O Vocal Controversy: Disabilities Are Not Halloween Costumes
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Since this is the first time that the playoffs have taken place without LeBron James since 2004, that means that this year will be the first time we do not see James in the Finals since 2010. Because of this, this years playoff field feels wide open and would likely feature multiple contending teams if not for the Golden State Warriors, … Continue reading A Look at the NBA Playoffs
Shayna PraceStaff Writer In 2018, sewer lines across Greensboro released more than 3.5 million gallons of untreated sewage onto roads and into waterways. This led to 64 untreated sewage discharges, also known as sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) that year. So far in 2019, there have been 13 SSOs—10 in January and three in February—which included over 21,000 gallons of untreated sewage. The largest overflows in … Continue reading Hurricanes Led to Millions of Gallons of Released Untreated Sewage Water in 2018
Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer Out of the 68 teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament last month, 32 of them received automatic bids from winning their conference champions. The tournament’s selection committee determines the other 36 spots. Most of the time, the larger conferences are the ones who receive these at-large bids, but in 2019, two mid-major conferences were able to attain multiple bids: the Ohio … Continue reading NCAA Tournament: Why Weren’t There More Mid-major Bids?
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to limit the number of waivers each state can issue in regards to waiving work requirements for food stamp recipients. If this comes to pass, around 750,000 people would cease being eligible for the program or at most would be able to benefit from it for just 3 months out of 3 years, according to information … Continue reading SNAP Requirements Under Scrutiny By Trump Administration
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor With companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA, at-home DNA Tests are becoming increasingly popular. They are marvels of modern technology. On Christmas, mom and dad give you a kit to spit into, ship off and then later receive a comprehensive list of your family heritage and health concerns. It is truly amazing how efficient and affordable DNA testing has become. However, before … Continue reading Take-Home DNA Tests
UNCG School of EducationPress Release GREENSBORO, NC — Wishing to recognize the significant impact that so many educators have made in the lives of students, the UNC Greensboro School of Education will honor its first class of Inspirational Educators on Sunday, April 14, 2019. The UNCG School of Education initiated the Inspirational Educators program in 2019. The School of Education is honored to have the … Continue reading UNCG SOE Honors Inspirational Educators with New Program & Endowment
Hannah AstinStaff Writer On April 28, Democratic North Carolina state legislators introduced three bills meant to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discriminations, outlaw conversion therapy and completely repeal HB2. In the wake of the “bathroom bill” signed by former Governor Pat McCrory in 2016, many LGBTQ North Carolinians have faced struggles regarding their identities. For example, some state employees and their families are denied coverage under … Continue reading LGBTQ-Friendly Bills Introduced in North Carolina House
Crystal AllenStaff Writer The UNCG Schools of Music and Theatre collaborated together under the direction of David Holley to put on the final production of the year, “Falstaff.” “Falstaff,” an opera adapted from Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” follows a fat, vain and boastful ex-knight, Sir John Falstaff (Richard Zeller), who believes he can seduce two young married women, Alice Ford (Victoria Erickson) and … Continue reading UNCG Proudly Presents: Falstaff
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