Omar A. Obreggon Cuebas Staff Writer The two-party political system in the United States is dying. The time for an upheaval of our current political system is now. With the voter turnout in the United States 2016 presidential election was the lowest in 20 years with 55 percent of eligible voters voting. If we take Democracy seriously then we should abolish the two-party system, as … Continue reading Why We Should Abolish the Two-Party System
Ty’ Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer The consumer, apparel and retail studies (CARS) department’s Threads fashion club at UNCG is presenting its 13th annual spring fashion show “Under the Seam” on April 7. Every year the Threads club chooses a new theme to present to its audience. Last year’s theme was a celebration of the CARS department’s 100th year at UNCG. The collections were themed as … Continue reading Threads Club Presents 13th Annual Fashion Show ‘Under the Seam’
Madison Hoffmann News Editor UNCG joined the ranks of a number of schools who participated in the student-led movement for gun control on March 13 by performing a walkout to the front steps of the Curry building. The walkout commenced across the country at 10 a.m. and lasted 17 minutes, one minute for each of the victims lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting that … Continue reading Students lead gun reform walkout at UNCG
Catherine Titus Staff Writer On Friday, UNCG’s Office of Intercultural Engagement held a CommUNITY Dialogue, in partner with the residential college Ashby, about House Bill 2. House Bill 2, The Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, was passed by the General Assembly and signed by former North Carolina Governor, Pat McCrory, on March 23, 2016. It was repealed and effectively replaced by House Bill 142 … Continue reading HB2: Repealed or Still in Action?
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer The smell of woodsmoke came long before the sight of the American encampment. It was sweet smoke that clung to the air and to clothes. The plumes of smoke rose past the trees and spectators followed those plumes up until they ran into the American camp. Bivouacked on the banks of Country Park’s murky fishing pond, over a hundred passionate historical … Continue reading Community Remembers Battle of Guilford Courthouse with Reenactment
Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer The past few years have been trying times for the United States. The nation has been rocked by natural disasters, legislative and physical assaults on human rights, as well as mass shootings and other domestic terror attacks. Tragedy has seemed to be waiting for us around every corner, and with the 24-hour newsreel playing out on our phones and televisions, it’s … Continue reading The Importance of Self Care
Eden Landgrover Staff Writer When dance is proposed in conversation, it is likely that classical ballet is the discipline that is predominately assumed. And within that discipline, it is likely that the streamline, traditional performer that comes to mind does not have tattoos. Until this point in dance history, it has generally been considered an incongruence to pursue a career in performing arts and to … Continue reading Tattoos and Dance: Advances in ‘Incongruent’ Artistry
Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager Special counsel Robert Mueller and his investigation into the Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with Russian agents are feeling the heat. Over the past week, President Trump has attacked the investigation directly, attacking its legitimacy and integrity. In one tweet, President Trump wrote, “Why does the Mueller team have 13 hardened Democrats, some big ‘Crooked Hillary’ supporters, and zero Republicans?” For … Continue reading An Update on the Mueller Investigation
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The Carolina Panthers continue to re-adjust their roster by signing former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle, Dontari Poe to a three year, $27 million deal. On the offensive side of the football, the Panthers added to their wide receiver core by signing former Minnesota Vikings Jarius Wright to join newcomer Torrey Smith as targets for Cam Newton. Cornerback … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer On Saturday, the UNCG Women’s tennis team defeated the Catamounts of Western Carolina in a tightly contested contest. The final tally was 4-3 in favor of the Spartans in a back and forth match. This was an essential victory for the Spartans as this was the conference season opener and gives them a head start in the race for the Southern … Continue reading This Week in Tennis
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