Jack Payton Staff Writer NC Senator Tamara Barringer (R-17) has filed a bill, proposing an overhaul of the state’s child welfare programs. The bill, Senate Bill 594, was filed April 4 by the Wake County Republican Senator, and plans to re-organize the county-based welfare system to a larger, regional system. This would enable more oversight and create an easier target for the … Continue reading Child Welfare Reform in NC
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer The ongoing HB2 controversy in North Carolina has finally been semi-addressed and improved. A group of CEOs from some of North Carolina’s biggest companies have taken stance against the controversial legislation. “It’s somewhat of a tradition, or heritage, in our state that business leaders engage on important matters of state,” stated CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield … Continue reading HB2 repeal negotiators
Jayce Shore Staff Writer The UNCG Student Government Association (SGA) met on April 11 to discuss financial aid and how it benefits students at UNCG. The meeting opened with a presentation from Debra Slade, the Assistant Director for Outreach in the Financial Aid Office. Slade explained the Financial Aid Office’s workload and their outreach program to help students recognize they are there to … Continue reading SGA Meeting
Emily Cramton Staff Writer New Music Greensboro recently collaborated with the College of Visual and Performing Arts and its society of student composers to present a concert featuring the works of artist Christian Marclay, performed by the Swiss ensemBle baBel. Christian Marclay is an award-winning visual artist and composer, a pioneer of the technique of using turntables to create sound collages. He … Continue reading A Night at the Weatherspoon with Christian Marclay and ensemBle baBel
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor The Los Angeles based dream pop Alyeska shows that they aren’t afraid to mix a smooth, lyrical vocals with crushingly distorted moments reminiscent of 90’s indie rock. On their latest EP ‘Crush,’ the band creates a delicate balance between gentle and abrasive, in a surprisingly compelling manner. Alyeska is a three piece band composed of Alaska Reid on lead … Continue reading Alyeska ‘Crush’ EP Review
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Foreign films carry many of their native influences into the American filmmaking style. Since the beginning of the film industry, American filmmakers have watched European films and incorporated the ideas that seemed to work into their own films. Some of the most acclaimed directors were inspired by these foreign films range from Welles, to Scorsese and Tarantino. If you want … Continue reading Netflix Reviews – Foreign Film
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Julia Caston, a master’s student in the Art program here at UNCG. Her work mainly focuses on interactive art, which challenges viewers because, in Caston’s words, “It takes the viewer’s interaction and makes that in into the ‘art’ featured in the piece.” Her work aims to bring social economic inequalities to the forefronts of … Continue reading Artist Weekly – Julia Caston
Curtis Hoffman Guest Writer Released in early March of this year, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ was met with near universal praise from critics and fans alike. Among the 10/10 reviews and glowing recommendations was a common theme: the game is stunningly beautiful. The art direction ‘Breath of the Wild’ is a multifaceted story that considers the art directions of many … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is A Masterclass in Video Game Aesthetic
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Recently, the government auctioned off wireless airwave data to T-Mobile, Dish Network, Comcast and AT&T for nearly $90 billion. According to Washington Post journalist, Brian Fung, “The auction will transfer a significant amount of spectrum — the invisible radio waves that carry voice, video and data — from TV stations to companies in other industries eager to build out … Continue reading The Future of the Internet
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer As a part of UNCG’s pride month, the university’s Office of Intercultural Engagement has been hosting a variety of events in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the month of April. On Wednesday, April 12, The Office of Intercultural Engagement partnered with the Women’s and Gender Studies department as well as the African American and African Diaspora Studies … Continue reading A Closeted History: LGBTQ+ in the Movement
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