Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer On Thursday, Greensboro College held a production of Caryl Churchill’s “Far Away.” The play depicts a tale of a dystopian society, where all forces of nature are at war with one another. The degree of the dystopia ranged from not knowing “what side [of the war] the stream is on,” to terminating elephants, cats and children under the age of five. … Continue reading Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”
Rachel Funk Staff Writer Many people have had volunteer experience at some point in their lives. For some, it may have been a mandatory experience for a class or a club in high school. For others, it may have been for a church or an organization in their community that they wanted to support in their free time. However, in the college world, reaching out, … Continue reading UNCG Volunteer Fair
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor After much anticipation and a six-month wait, Trump announced on Sunday that he will end the executive order – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a 2012 executive order established by Obama, allows immigrant children brought to the United States by illegal means to stay without fear of deportation. The order also allows … Continue reading President Trump Terminates Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Chris Funchess Staff Writer There’s a good chance that you’ve never heard of Jones County, North Carolina. Located in Eastern North Carolina, and tucked between the familiar cities of Jacksonville and New Bern, it is home to an estimated 10,381 people (2000 Census). With this population, it ranks as the fifth-least populous county in North Carolina, sitting in 96th place out of 100 counties. Historically, … Continue reading The Story of Jones County
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Speaking Center is breathing new life into a program for students learning the English language after a hiatus. The “Let’s Talk” program is meant to help English learners develop cultural skills and learn American-English. It is lead by the Speaking Center consultants, and occurs every Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “[Let’s Talk] … Continue reading “Let’s Talk” about UNCG’s Speaking Center
Kevin Liu Staff Writer A Category 4 hurricane made landfall on Aug. 25 and devastated the Southern Texas region. The sprawling Houston Area and other deluged towns in Southern Texas braced for floods and rainfall as Hurricane Harvey settled over the Texas Gulf Coast, lashing out at the shore with winds and torrential rain. In the span of one hour, 3-4 inches of rain built … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey Devastates Southern Texas
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On Aug. 28, 2017, North Carolina Supreme Court Justices heard the case of Cooper v. Berger and Moore, a challenge filed by current Governor Roy Cooper. The case was filed after conservative legislative leaders attempted to limit Cooper’s power after his governor’s seat victory in November 2016. Former Governor Pat McCrory and his fellow Republicans met during a special session prior … Continue reading Supreme Court Case: Cooper v. Berger and Moore
Madison Hoffmann News Editor Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED) launched on Aug. 28, 2017, becoming the center of America’s network of educator preparation programs at minority serving institutions (MSI). BranchED’s goal is to maximize the performance of minority serving institutions by teaching practical technical assistance, forming strategic alliances and equipping educators with the skills needed to close the educator diversity gap. According to the … Continue reading BranchED to Close the Educator Diversity Gap
Annie Walker Opinions Editor Americans might recognize the struggles of the modern Democratic party, whose lackluster ‘Better Deal’ platform can hardly be said to have made a splash, let alone inspired the masses. The troubles of center-left political parties are far from limited to the United States; traditionally strong liberal parties across Europe have had difficulties getting voters to understand what exactly they stand for … Continue reading What Happened to the Center-Left?
Cason Ragland Staff Writer A hundred years ago none of this would be possible. A man once described as a “short-fingered vulgarian” is regularly taking showers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He’s top dog, head honcho, or what’s sometimes referred to as the President of the United States. This man has inspired people to say things like “Well, at least comedians have material to work with.” … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Time to Freak Out and Panic
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