Victoria Starbuck Staff Writer “Over the Edge or You Done Me Wrong,” performed by the Touring Theatre of North Carolina, utilizes southern voices to explore the depths of the human psyche. While the “Over the Edge” actors displayed emotions that are generally considered inappropriate for public consumption, their audience provided the space to explore this. The black box setting and the sparseness … Continue reading “Over the Edge or You Done Me Wrong”
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Early last week, I decided to write on Pope Francis’ decision to hold mass near the Mexico-U.S. border in an effort to show solidarity with migrants. Well, I think it’s safe to say that my plan hit a minor road-bump. As I’m sure many of you have already heard, the Pope hurled some insults in the direction of insult-machine, Donald Trump. … Continue reading The Pope is wrong about immigration
Adam Griffin Staff Writer Associate Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court is one of the greatest and most influential legal minds of the last century. He is more responsible than any other person for leading the conservative renaissance in constitutional jurisprudence and bringing ideas of originalism and textualism into the forefront of the discussion and debate over the meaning of the U.S. … Continue reading The life and opinions of Justice Antonin Scalia
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer No matter who you are, you have privileges as well as oppressions. Oftentimes, we like to focus a lot on the ways in which we are oppressed, the struggles we face. However, it is critical for us to acknowledge our privilege. Based on factors, such as your race, gender, class, nationality, sexuality, religion, education and more, you … Continue reading Accept it. White privilege exists.
Natalie King Publisher Yeezus, Kanye, how did you get in so much debt? The critically egotistical star has, once again, created quite a scandal. I have always loathed Kanye West, so hearing this news did nothing but make me chuckle (mean, I know). What could have possible happened in West’s life to acquire such a debt that is nearly equal to his wife’s … Continue reading Millennial Moment
Lauren Cherry Copy Editor Recently, the New York Fashion Week has shifted to a consumer-based model. This decision was announced in December of last year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Having collections available to shop immediately after their runway shows is a drastically different approach from the longstanding fashion week model of showing collections four months in advance of … Continue reading Spartan Sensibilities
Shannon Neu A&E Editor [Note from A&E Editor Shannon Neu: The arts, including music, dance, theatre, visual art and other art forms have likely affected your life in some capacity, either in school or in other aspects of day-to-day life. This semester, I have been investigating how the lives of various members of the UNCG and Greensboro community have been impacted by the power … Continue reading Impactful Arts Series: Nancy Hoffmann
Kashif Stone Staff Writer Harper Lee, author of Pulitzer Prize winning book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” died at the age of 89 in her Alabama residence. Lee’s book became one of the most beloved, widely-read, and best-selling novels of the 20th century. Born in Monroeville, Alabama, Lee was the youngest of four siblings. She developed an interest in English literature while attending Monroe County … Continue reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee dead at 89
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 If you’re looking for a reason to leave, it’s time to leave. Taurus April 20 -May 20 Lately you’ve been thinking about a decision you made a while ago. Did you do the right thing? Was it for the best? It was. Stop second-guessing yourself. Gemini May 21 -June 20 It’s time to give up the … Continue reading Horoscopes
Kashif Stone Staff Writer From Kendrick Lamar’s powerful theatrical performance highlighting America’s incarceration problem, to Taylor Swift’s shady response towards Kanye West ‘s explicit lyrics in his new song “Famous,” the 58th Grammy Awards did not disappoint to say the least. The biggest artists in the industry filled the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 15 to celebrate music. Though the show … Continue reading Hot and Not Moments of the 2016 Grammy Awards
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