By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published Aug. 27, 2014 I remember growing up and hearing the inspiring stories of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. The marches, protests, and practicing of civil disobedience so that the world could become aware of the changes that needed to take place both captured my imagination and inspired me to dream larger than I ever had before. Sadly, all of … Continue reading Ferguson impacts all of us
By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published Aug. 27, 2014 Congratulations, you made it through the first week of class. Sadly, this also means that you’ve finished emptying your bank account in order to pay for books, tuition, meals, student fees, and other items you probably wouldn’t like to disclose. With that being said, many students have turned to cost-saving techniques that are, well, illegal. Perhaps … Continue reading College’s high cost is leading to illegal downloads
By Mark Parent, Opinions Editor Published Aug. 27, 2014 Everyone sees it. Everyone hates it. So, why the hell is it still there? Of course, I’m talking about the two pieces of modern artwork that grace the front lawn of the EUC. I mean, seriously, if two rusted-out car parts hooked up, their kids would look like those two pieces of art. In fact, it … Continue reading Is that really art?
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published Aug. 20, 2014 With Instagram and Snapchat becoming the most frequently visited apps on my social media list, scrolling through Facebook has begun to feel more like a tedious chore than a nice pastime. The game invitations, birthday reminders and articles that peak your interest have suddenly become questionable, because they’re on Facebook. But as I scrolled through my … Continue reading Facebook’s newest folly
By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published Aug. 20, 2014 It’s that time of year again, and if you’re like any other college student you’ve most likely spent the last week making last minute buys and staying up until two in the morning stuffing as much as you can into suitcases and boxes. The freshmen can’t sleep because they have no idea what the new world … Continue reading Campus housing cuts into students’ wallets
By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published in print Aug.20, 2014 With summer break over and done, it’s time to pick up our pencils and start a brand new school year. Many students dread this time, as it marks the end of their vacations and plunges them back into their daily routines of class and studying. The impression I get from many people, especially those who … Continue reading Back to School Blues
By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.17, 2014 The anti-fracking movement is as recent as 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina, and has only been happening for about fifteen years in the United States. Fracking, which is short for hydraulic fracturing, is an oil and gas drilling process that shoots a mixture of water, sand and other chemicals into rock a mile or more … Continue reading Anti-Frackers alive in Greensboro
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Sept.17, 2014 According to the AP style handbook, the Internet warrants pronominal capitalization, which in some sort of way authenticates its existence as a tangible force of communication and reason. This validates everything for me. In the past week, I’ve had the feeling that I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. I … Continue reading Slice of Life: Through the static, an apple of truth
By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.17, 2014 For a while now, students from UNCG have been able to enjoy the famous news publication we all know as The New York Times. Located in different newspapers bins around campus, students have enjoyed the luxury of receiving free issues of the prestigious publication courtesy of The New York Times Readership Program. However things have … Continue reading The missing New York Times
By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.17, 2014 Larry Lavender is the sort of person who walks to the beat of his own drum. Even if you’ve never taken a class with the lanky, silver haired professor, you’ve probably heard your friends talking about his open-ended, mind-bending assignments, or maybe even seen him performing a piece around campus. He teaches within the dance … Continue reading Faces of UNCG, Larry Lavender
