Caught in the Middle

A letter to Bench Guy Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief Due to recent events, I’m now convinced if you divert from your routine in a dramatic enough fashion, the Universe will warp you into a parallel world where time moves slower, particles behave differently and George W. Bush’s presidency isn’t considered an abysmal failure. Perhaps that last part is too dramatic, but I do think there’s something … Continue reading Caught in the Middle

Millennial Moment

Natalie King   Publisher Throughout childhood, many of us progressed through a plethora of character-building activities. Until this past Wednesday’s E-Board meeting, an activity that had slipped my mind, was the ever-popular, Girl Scouts. How could I forget? I advanced from being a “Brownie” to a “Junior” with such pride. My favorite aspect of being a Girl Scout  were the various badges you could earn … Continue reading Millennial Moment

Mental Health Monthly: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Ailey O’Toole   Staff Writer Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of depression that is related to changes in seasons; it usually starts in the colder days of late September and ends during the sunnier days of April. And no, SAD is not just a case of the “winter blues” that one can brush off and tough out on your own. SAD can zap … Continue reading Mental Health Monthly: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Houston non-discrimination law

 Ailey O’Toole    Staff Writer Earlier in October, there was a drawn-out argument between Houston’s popular lesbian mayor, Annise Parker, and several conservative pastors. After this showdown, voters in Houston will soon decide whether or not to establish nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender citizens. This is not a new argument. Nationwide, different states have long argued over what kind of rights LGBTQIA+ people should … Continue reading Houston non-discrimination law

Strategic Plan presented at faculty forum

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Last Monday, Chancellor Franklin Gilliam Jr. and the planning committee held a two hour faculty forum for the new strategic plan, calling it a “meta-narrative” and providing an emphasis on the need for UNC-Greensboro to have a story. “This is a working plan; it is not etched in stone. We will continue to take the input of the constituency as … Continue reading Strategic Plan presented at faculty forum

Discussion of LGBT advocacy

Shaquille Blackstock         Staff Writer The Fair Housing Initiative met on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to discuss LGBT advocacy and how to better address access to fair housing for LGBT individuals as well as other minorities in Greensboro. The discussion, “Housing and the LGBTQ community,” was facilitated by Kevin Williams, Greensboro Human Relations Commission Chair, and featured a panel of speakers to address … Continue reading Discussion of LGBT advocacy

Top 5 comedy albums

Jackson Cooper     Staff Writer With thanksgiving break around the corner, you’re probably finding yourself trying to suppress some awful sensation in your chest. It starts at the stomach, and then moves to the heart before ending up as a sound from your mouth that comes without warning. It is probably a sob or scream that is a result of your high stress levels. … Continue reading Top 5 comedy albums

Greg Hardy still has not learned lesson from suspension

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer Last Sunday, in just his second game after returning from a 4-game suspension from violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy again presented another reason why he has become one of the most despised athletes in 2015. Against the New York Giants on October 25, video surfaced on the sideline where Hardy was involved in … Continue reading Greg Hardy still has not learned lesson from suspension

Halloween, not just for the kids

Molly Ashline   Staff Writer While the youngsters are out trick-or-treating with their cool store bought costumes or their cooler homemade ones, and the older people are partaking in more adult treats, UNC-Greensboro’s Science Fiction Fantasy Federation (SFFF) will be celebrating the spookiest holiday in the Virginia Dare Room of the Alumni House. Along with the Japanese Club and the Video Game and E-sports Club, … Continue reading Halloween, not just for the kids

House of Fools

Vincent Johnson      Staff Writer The Blind Tiger, a local bar and live music venue, will host  its House of Fools Halloween concert event on Oct. 31. The event will feature music from a few different acts including the bands IAMDYNAMITE, Old Heavy Hands, and alternative rock artists Mark Kano and Mike Garrigan. The event will be headlined by none other than the rock … Continue reading House of Fools