Sarah Grace GoodlenStaff Writer Makeup has been used as a form of expression since the beginning of time. It is a fun way to experiment and feel attractive without the commitment of a haircut or body modification. The versatility of makeup has cemented its place in society, with a long history of beautification through the past few generations. The eyeliner we wear today bears striking … Continue reading The Power of Makeup
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer As of March 14, 2019, Senator Thom Tillis is now backing President Trump’s border wall emergency declaration, even after promising to oppose him. The senator from North Carolina was counted to be among other Republican objectors to bring a resolution against Trump’s plan to use his power to override congress to obtain billions of dollars for his border wall. “As a U.S. … Continue reading Senator Tillis Backtracks on Promise to Oppose Trump National Emergency
Andrew Salmon and Brayden StampsSports Editor and Staff Writer Coming into the 2018-19 season, fans were hopeful for UNCG Women’s Basketball. What had been the youngest team in all of Division I was now a year older and returned All-SoCon forward Nadine Soliman as well as 2017 SoCon All-Freshman selection Te’ja Twitty. However, things didn’t pan out for the Spartans, finishing 11-19 and falling in … Continue reading Recapping the UNCG Women’s Basketball 2019 Campaign
Marisa SloanStaff Writer In 2018, He Jiankui of the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China, announced that he had created gene-edited twin girls. Using the powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR, He attempted to protect the girls from HIV by making changes to their DNA while they were still embryos. Since its development 10 years ago, CRISPR technology has helped scientists to change the … Continue reading Scientists Call for Ban of Human Gene-Editing
Monique WilliamsStaff Writer Madness within March Madness? That’s a given, but one person’s anger sparked widespread reactions in the college basketball world over the weekend. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo ignited social media after his outburst in the first round of the tournament. During a timeout against the Bradley Braves, Izzo fiercely approached freshman forward Aaron Henry and laid into him, coming within inches … Continue reading March Madness Turns Into Spartan Madness For Michigan State
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Following the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, Muslim Americans began expressing a heightened fear of a similar event occurring in their own communities. The shooting caused a surge in calls for local and state representatives to act out against the concerning spread of racial and religious bigotry in the United States that has led to … Continue reading Muslim Americans speak out against bigotry in response to New Zealand shooting
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The legalization of marijuana is becoming a higher priority issue for Democrats throughout the country, most notably the candidates for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election. High profile candidates who are also senators such as Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders share a common position on this issue, and are working to move it forward through legislation in … Continue reading Legalization Of Marijuana Reaching New Heights For Democrats
Rejani KingStaff Writer R. Kelly has been in the spotlight for quite some time now, recently regarding sexual abuse allegations towards him by many women over the span of 20 years. On March 9, he sat down with CBS news co-host Gayle King to discuss these claims. His behavior was anything but calm, possibly giving more insight into the man behind the allegations. R. Kelly, … Continue reading Gayle King’s Interview with R. Kelly Causes an Uproar in the Media
Matthew ThomasStaff Writer Lees Cut is an up-and-coming variety band based out of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. At present, the band is a four-piece composed of Quinn Widerman, Matt Carswell, Wyatt Thomas, and Harper Newber. I was lucky enough to see them playing as a five-piece with Dante Patterson, who can play any instrument, but mostly played lead guitar in the performance. He was a … Continue reading Lees Cut Takes Duck’s Beach Club to Church
Shayna PraceStaff Writer A new Act has been proposed that would allow North Carolina teachers to carry guns in schools. Some state lawmakers think that there is a chance of it being approved this year. The School Security Act of 2019 was filed, and would boost the salaries of teachers who went through specialized police training to carry firearms on public school campuses. This same … Continue reading New Bill Proposed to Allow Teachers Access to Guns
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