Justin Foxx Staff Writer The most striking theme that underlied almost the entirety of the Weatherspoon Art Museum’s new exhibit, a collection of pieces and polaroids created by the late American artist Andy Warhol, is the sheer simplicity of them. Having been a pioneer of what is now infamously known as ‘Pop Art,’ an art genre which serves to take figures and images of the … Continue reading Andy Warhol: Prints, Polaroids & Photographs
Meagan Bess Staff Writer Friday Fest, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, took place on Friday, Oct. 12 in the Faculty Center. “Friday Cultural Fest has been taking place for more than 10 years, but this is the first time that we are partnering with the Office of Intercultural Engagement to feature Hispanic Heritage Month,” says International Student Advisor and DSO for the International Programs … Continue reading Friday Fest: Hispanic Heritage Month
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A new report by the United Nations (UN) scientific panel on climate change, known as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, has changed the conversation on climate change and vastly accelerated the timetable on climate disaster. A report published by the panel suggests that the consequences of inaction around climate change will just not be visible in generations, as previously believed, … Continue reading United Nations Release Grim Prediction of Climate Change
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer A Chicago police officer has been found guilty of the murder of 16-year-old Laquan McDonald. Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second degree murder and is awaiting his sentence after shooting McDonald 16 times in 2015. Numerous protests erupted after the incident came to light. What made the outcry greater was the fact that the police department refused to release … Continue reading Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder
Ron de Varona Staff Writer Art is, in my opinion, for everyone to witness- even pieces that don’t tickle your peach. One type of art that is made for specifically the public is graffiti. If you are familiar with the art style, you should already know the name Banksy. Banksy is an anonymous England-based political activist and artist. Although they do not use spray paint … Continue reading Keep it in the Banksy
Rejani King Staff Writer The Kavanaugh hearing was streamed live on multiple social media platforms, including Snapchat. Social media platforms making the choice to broadcast the hearing live, targeted not only adults, but youth who actively use it as a way to keep up with global news. The Kavanaugh hearing has been publicized almost everywhere (as it should be). By broadcasting the hearing on multiple … Continue reading Social Media is the Key to Involving Young People in Politics
Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer On Oct. 2, a city council meeting brought into question the integrity of the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) Greensboro police officers identified as control agents for KKK wizard and its role in policing civil animosity. Several attendees at the meeting raised concerns over how the department’s civil emergency unit managed recent tensions. At the UNC Chapel Hill protests in August, officers … Continue reading Greensboro Police Officers Accused of Being Control Agents for KKK wizard
MaryKent Wolff News Editor After a Senate vote of 50-48, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed to the Supreme Court as the 114 Supreme Court justice. “I applaud and congratulate the U.S. Senate for confirming our GREAT NOMINEE, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, to the United States Supreme Court,” tweeted President Donald Trump on Oct. 6. “Later today, I will sign his Commission of Appointment, and he … Continue reading Judge Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court
Quashon Avent Staff Writer America is a country that loves privatization. This happens in prisons, police, intelligence agencies and even our pride and joy-the military. Private military firms are businesses that provide military and security services for their employers. In 2016, 75 percent of American forces were private contractors. In 2017, Erik Prince, former head of Blackwater, and Stephen Feinberg, head of Dyncorp, discussed plans … Continue reading Soldiers for Hire: The Private Military Industry
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to two people, rather than the typical solo winner. Nadia Murad and Dr. Denis Mukwege received the award for their efforts to end the use of mass rape as a weapon of war. Both worked to help survivors of sexual assault, despite the risk to their own lives. Through their works they have … Continue reading The Importance of This Year’s Nobel Prize Winners
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