Lafayette, Louisiana Fights Back Against “Drag Queen Story Time”

Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor The Lafayette Public Library is facing backlash after politician Joel Robideaux spoke out against one of their planned events, the library’s Drag Queen Story Time.” Drag Queen Story Time is an educational opportunity involving male drag queens reading age-appropriate books to children ages three to six. While some call for its removal, others are fighting back to keep it going. … Continue reading Lafayette, Louisiana Fights Back Against “Drag Queen Story Time”

Confederate Statue at UNC-Chapel Hill Causes Protests Among Community

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer Seven people were arrested in the aftermath of a demonstration on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). In the early afternoon of Aug. 25, tensions between protesters overflowed after the earlier toppling of the campus’ “Silent Sam” statue by a crowd of UNC students earlier that week. For these students, Silent Sam stood as a … Continue reading Confederate Statue at UNC-Chapel Hill Causes Protests Among Community

War Hero and Senator John McCain Passes Away

Alicia Connelly Staff Writer An illustrious war hero, Senator John McCain, who survived five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, passed away last week from an ongoing medical condition that he’d been battling since 2017. McCain was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of cancer that manifested itself as a malignant brain tumor, called glioblastoma, in July 2017. Since his diagnosis, he periodically … Continue reading War Hero and Senator John McCain Passes Away

R. H. Sin: Reviving Poetry in the Digital Age

Meagan Bess Staff Writer If poetry ever had a moment of downfall, that moment is now surely over. Barnes & Noble aisles and Amazon links are filling with aspiring and professional poets promoting their work for others to read. On Instagram, poets from all across the world are creating hashtags for the poetry in an attempt to expand in the artistry they are so passionate … Continue reading R. H. Sin: Reviving Poetry in the Digital Age

Aid To Palestine Cut by Trump Administration

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A decision by the Trump Administration to cut 200 million dollars in aid to Palestinians was denounced worldwide on Friday, Aug. 31. This aid is intended to help fund a variety of programs throughout Gaza and the West Bank, including different programs that are organized by and through the United Nations. Much of this funding goes towards the United Nations Relief … Continue reading Aid To Palestine Cut by Trump Administration

UNCG’s Take Back the Night

Justin Foxx Staff Writer Once again, the effort to “Take Back the Night,” has been a successful one, an empowering moment for an issue that too often stamps out the voices of victims. Take Back the Night is a collaboration between Alpha Chi Omega and UNCG’s own Wellness Center, to bring light to the issue of sexual abuse and violence on campus.They tell the stories … Continue reading UNCG’s Take Back the Night

Pope Francis is Too Little Too Late

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer On August 14, Pennsylvania’s Grand Jury released its statewide investigative report into sex abuse allegations by the Roman Catholic Church. Detailed in the 457-page document are over the confessions of 1,000 confirmed sexual abuse victims by more than 300 priests. While it has been widely known for decades that there is systemic abuse by Catholic church officials, this has been one … Continue reading Pope Francis is Too Little Too Late

Women’s Golf Season Preview

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer UNCG Spartan Women’s Golf has kicked off their season. The team did not lose a single member to graduation or transference, so they are coming back as strong as ever. Last season, the Spartans played pretty well, their best finish being a second place tie on the first day of the Starmount Forest Fall Classic. While the team performed well last … Continue reading Women’s Golf Season Preview

Is Volunteer Tourism More Harm Than Good?

Rejani King Staff Writer Volunteer tourism is a popular form of tourism where people participate in “charity work,” usually in developing countries. However, there are many issues with this form of volunteer work that essentially does more harm than good. Although these trips are planned in hopes of helping the people in the developing countries, it mostly just benefits those that are visiting. On these … Continue reading Is Volunteer Tourism More Harm Than Good?

Democratic Party Limits Powers of “Superdelegates”

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Saturday, Aug. 25, the National Democratic Party made a significant change to their selection process of a presidential nominee by limiting superdelegates’ power. Superdelegates, originally implemented in 1984, were designed to take away power from the Democratic party leaders at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), and gave more power to “pledged” delegates. Superdelegates are free to vote for anyone in … Continue reading Democratic Party Limits Powers of “Superdelegates”