Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Have you ever seen a gangster film such as “The Godfather” or “Pulp Fiction?” If not, they usually focus on a few key aspects: there is a head honcho or ringleader that keeps everyone else in line. The people beneath said leader follow orders obediently for fear that they will become the next victim should they stray from their roles. Usually … Continue reading Is Peace Between the Koreas Possible?
Omar A. Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer Work is something that is ingrained in American DNA. From K-12 onward, the expectation is the same: get a job. However, wages are stagnant, class mobility has become a myth and as the large corporations grow, the core of the country stays still. The straw that breaks the contradictory back of capitalism, is A.I. and technology. Imagine a world where … Continue reading Let Robots Take Our Jobs
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer The human hunger for nostalgia is often times insatiable, managing to permeate into pop culture in a way unparalleled to any other time in American culture. Popular musicians keep making albums inspired by the sounds of past decades, youth fashion is similarly reflecting another era and now our past times are even attempting to rekindle the flames of yesteryear. The rise … Continue reading A Look at Greensboro’s New Bar Arcade: Round1
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor MLB Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson remains the all-time leader in stolen bases with 1,406 stolen bases during his 25 years in the game. Throughout the 1980s, Henderson led all but one season in stolen bases and had three separate seasons of over 100 stolen bases. Incredibly, in 1998, at the age of 40, Henderson led the league in stolen bases … Continue reading Did You Know?
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In 1913, a composer hailing from Russia named Igor Stravinsky wrote the work “The Rite of Spring,” the last of his three great early works. Choreography for the piece was made by Vaslav Nijinsky. Up to this point, ballets were the epitome of grace and artistic beauty. Slender young woman moving their bodies like swans across the stage, as serene orchestral … Continue reading The Art of Athletics
With our heads in the clouds after some big wins, Tripp, Andrew and Cam share some thoughts on UNCG’s next move on the basketball court, and even make some wild predictions. Continue reading Carolinian Podcasts – Big Wins and Hot Takes
James Ross Kiefer, Editor-in-Chief Saturday evening saw pensive musical acts Why? and Open Mike Eagle perform at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina. Fans eager to see the ever shifting genres of band leader Jonathan Avram “Yoni” Wolf, or Yoni Wolf, lined the walls of the venue. Opening the show was L.A. rapper Open Mike Eagle. Stylistically meeting at a halfway point between the impressive … Continue reading Concert Review: Why? and Open Mike Eagle at Cat’s Cradle
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Sex-ed is one of the most dreaded parts of high school. You likely remember your cheeks blushing bright red as your teacher slid a condom onto a banana. Or perhaps you remember your classmates giggling as the teacher showed a powerpoint with graphically accurate human anatomy. But, as embarrassing as it is, sex-ed is necessary to understand the world around us. … Continue reading The Birds and the Bees Come to College
Lorenzo Pedro Guest Contributor As we move toward the possibility of another government shutdown, you’ve probably heard a great deal about a program known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). DACA was instituted in 2012, and allowed young undocumented immigrants – commonly known as Dreamers – to get work permits and driver’s licenses without fear of deportation. President Trump ended DACA in September 2017, … Continue reading Justice for DACA
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer All those looking for quality, week-long entertainment in the near future, look no further than the first annual NC Comedy Festival. Presented by Greensboro’s own Idiot Box Comedy Club (located in the basement of Geeksboro Coffee House), the festival starts this Feb. 19, running until the evening of Feb. 24, and promises an eclectic and entertaining mix of shows for comedy … Continue reading NC Comedy Festival Promises Laughs, Novelty
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