Zachary Weaver News Editor On Wednesday, Dec. 14 the North Carolina General Assembly – which is held by a Republican majority – held a special session to pass sweeping bills aimed at limiting Governor Elect Roy Cooper (D)’s power. After passing a disaster relief bill on Wednesday, Dec. 14, Republican lawmakers called a special session later with only hours’ notice. This session introduced numerous bills … Continue reading NC GOP curtails incoming governor
Zachary Weaver News Editor NORTH CAROLINA- Saturday, Dec. 3 a KKK-affiliated white supremacist group paraded in Roxboro, NC, opposed by over a hundred protesters and sparking reactions across political lines. The Loyal White Knights (LWK), based out of Pelham, NC, announced a ‘Victory Klavalkade Klan Parade’ in their hometown celebrating the presidential election of Donald Trump. The parade was originally announced for 9 a.m. that … Continue reading NC Klan march overshadowed by efforts of protesters
Taylor Allen Editor-in-Chief On Dec. 6, the Communications Studies department of UNCG will be performing ‘Coloring Between the Lines’. The show addresses the culture surrounding racial identity in America, and seeks to start conversation about everyone’s role in our community. The show was developed by students from CST 460.02, led by Professor Killian Manning. Asia Wise, a senior at UNCG, works in the technical support … Continue reading ‘Coloring Between the Lines’ at UNCG
Nikki Yopp Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is known for many things, but one that constantly brings in crowds is our School of Visual and Performing Arts. Specifically, our Theatre program has completely outdone itself yet again with the production of Pinkie and Blue. This children’s play is a step away from the traditional, and invites the audience into the … Continue reading Pinkie and Blue
Emily Moser Staff Writer On Thursday, Nov. 10, I had the opportunity to attend the screening of “The Look of Silence,” a film a part of UNCG’s Human Rights Film Series. Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, this critically acclaimed documentary is incredibly moving and thought provoking. The film recalls the killing of a man named Ramli: a victim of the 1965 purge of … Continue reading The Look of Silence
Shea Wixson Staff Writer For 11 years of my life, I played softball, but when I came to college, I found that I had to hang up my cleats. During my freshman year at UNCG, I tried to maintain a gym regimen, but found myself unable to stick with it. The summer after freshman year, I got back into exercising, everyday I would do … Continue reading 5 Days of 5 a.m. workout
Taylor Allen Editor in Chief The fallout from E-Day continues across America and on UNCG, as the nation tries to understand what to expect from a Trump presidency. Both his supporters and the the people who were determined never to support him seem uncertain about what exactly the future holds. But whatever your ideological leanings, this November has proven that politics is not a realm … Continue reading Democracy is not a spectator sport
Savannah Cole Staff Writer Most of us have worked in an environment that had a strict dress code, and the list of what is considered acceptable is usually straightforward: no more than “x” amount of piercings or tattoos, natural colored hair only, only minimum amounts of makeup and cover any body modifications that otherwise are unspecified. The purpose behind these strict guidelines is to … Continue reading Tattooed and employed
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer People from all over the United States are reeling from this election and its results. Whether your preferred candidate won or lost, it is safe to say that just about everyone has been dissatisfied with the way these elections have been conducted now and in the past. In light of people’s’ disappointments, and therefore, the rise in popularity of third … Continue reading Prohibition: the party of the future, from the past
Brandon Combs Staff Writer In a state where basketball is king, we are welcoming a new team into the fold. The Greensboro Swarm, an affiliate of the NBA Charlotte Hornets, are the first NBA Developmental League team in North Carolina since the Fayetteville Patriots folded after the 2005-2006 season. The announcement of a development team was made 18 months ago and much was done to … Continue reading The Buzzing Sound of a Hornet’s Nest
