Ride Systems Presents: Spartan Chariot

Lauren Summers Features Editor As the school year begins, many students who arrive back on UNCG’s campus rely heavily on campus transportation to get around. This year, Ride Systems is working with UNCG’s campus shuttle operation to “provide real-time GPS tracking with a mobile app that students use to conveniently ride the bus.”   Ride Systems is a developer that provides features that make riding … Continue reading Ride Systems Presents: Spartan Chariot

WUAG-A-PALOOZA

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer On Friday, Aug. 18 in the Cone Ballroom, WUAG-A-PALOOZA made its first entrance into the UNCG scene with a bang. With performances from six Greensboro local bands including The Quarter Roys and Black Haüs, it was an event to make history here at UNCG. WUAG-A-PALOOZA was a mini music festival organized by the University’s very own radio station, WUAG 103.1 FM. … Continue reading WUAG-A-PALOOZA

Spartan Cinema: Black Panther

Justin Foxx Staff Writer To say that Greensboro’s LeBauer Park lawn was packed for the showing of “‘Black Panther’” on Friday, Aug. 17 would be a severe understatement. The stretch of lawn facing the projector area was jam-packed with adults and children alike for the UNCG Spartan Cinema event. Movie goers spilled out onto the sidewalk, all hoping to still get a decent view as … Continue reading Spartan Cinema: Black Panther

Beyoncé’s Historic September 2018 American Vogue Cover and Its Importance to Black Culture

Rejani King Staff Writer Beyoncé has recently released her September 2018 American Vogue cover. Upon seeing the cover for the first time, I was not only stunned but in awe. As I read her essay for the feature, I couldn’t help but think of Black women and young artists of color around the world. In this feature, she’s being authentic, real and raw with not … Continue reading Beyoncé’s Historic September 2018 American Vogue Cover and Its Importance to Black Culture

The Price of $2.90 A Gallon

Bruce Case Staff Writer Currently North Dakota has the third lowest unemployment rate in the country, at 2.6 percent. At one point, some estimates were showing an unemployment rate closer to 2 percent. At first glance, these look like promising statistics. However, the reason that the unemployment rate is so low is due to the vast influx of jobs created by oil rigs. Since 2012, … Continue reading The Price of $2.90 A Gallon

Venom: The Carolina Cobras’ Commanding Triumph at the Coliseum

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Cobras vs. Sharks sounds like the name of an exciting nature documentary, in which two apex predators are pitted against one another . However, this was not the case on the field Tuesday night, as the Carolina Cobras easily dispatched the defending National Arena League (NAL) champions, the Jacksonville Sharks, by a score of 73-48. The Cobras’ resounding victory will allow … Continue reading Venom: The Carolina Cobras’ Commanding Triumph at the Coliseum

The New Slavery: Forced Labor in Immigrant Detention Camps

Quashon Avent Staff Writer Penal labor has been a part of American history since 1865, when it was legalized as part of the 13th Amendment. Article 1 of the Amendment states: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” While some … Continue reading The New Slavery: Forced Labor in Immigrant Detention Camps

Cheerleader Draft Day

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer The National Football League announced last week that three male cheerleaders will debut during the upcoming season. This monumental addition to the NFL is a refreshing change of pace, especially given the recent controversy over players kneeling during the national anthem. Of the 32 teams in the league, two of them will host the cheerleaders. Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies joined … Continue reading Cheerleader Draft Day

Numerous Local Officials Rejecting Contracts with ICE

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer  Many local regions around the United States are rejecting or ending contracts with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite the possible millions of dollars they could bring in through those contracts. Many municipalities are currently debating whether to cooperate with ICE, particularly areas in need of money and potential jobs. Recently, ICE has been under scrutiny for holding undocumented immigrants … Continue reading Numerous Local Officials Rejecting Contracts with ICE