Retelling of a classic: Zemeckis’ “Pinocchio”

Erin Yandell Staff Writer The latest addition to the ever-growing collection of live action remakes is Disney Plus’ “Pinocchio,” directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring the talented Tom Hanks and Joseph Gordon Levitt. Live action retellings toe a fragile line, either capturing the hearts of many or butchering a beloved classic. Unfortunately, “Pinocchio” achieves the latter.  It’s a treacherous risk attempting to put a unique … Continue reading Retelling of a classic: Zemeckis’ “Pinocchio”

Textbook Program Draws Mixed Reaction

Sam Phillips Features Editor Anyone who has spent time on a college campus is familiar with complaints about textbooks. As a graduate student in my tenth year of higher education, I have a long history with the struggle to find the cheapest used books, to secure the correct editions and compare the benefits of renting and purchasing, and most importantly, to determine when and why … Continue reading Textbook Program Draws Mixed Reaction

The Future of Newspapers: Where Have They Gone?

Newspaper printing around the world has slowed down, or even ceased to exist for some publications—but why? What has happened to the daily ritual of reading prints and what does the future hold for publications extensively?  Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer Over the summer, no matter where I went, I noticed that there were hardly any newspaper stands around. I remember newspapers being a staple … Continue reading The Future of Newspapers: Where Have They Gone?

Enemy in Our Homes

Joseph Clark Staff Writer There has been no other time in education’s history in which students have been asked to surrender as much of their privacy as they have now. Initiated by a desire to streamline learning and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, overreliance, or use at all of the “proctoring browser” is an attack on students’ personal space, as well as an open invitation … Continue reading Enemy in Our Homes

Stranger Things Sensation

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD Erin Yandell Staff Writer “Stranger Things” is no stranger to being in the spotlight: the original Netflix series has been garnering global attention since its release in 2016, and its fourth season is no different. With its return, the show warmly welcomed some new characters that blended in seamlessly with the close-knit cast. This new season brings along a sinister tone that … Continue reading Stranger Things Sensation

Fall Events Calendar

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer Festivals NC Folk Festival In downtown Greensboro from Sept. 9-11 is the NC Folk Festival. This festival is a celebration of local artists, food and culture. 300 local artists will be performing throughout the three-day event. The festival is free to attend and is sponsored by UNCG.  Greensboro Taco and Margarita Festival (Sept 24) At the Greensboro Coliseum on Sept. … Continue reading Fall Events Calendar

The North Carolina Folk Festival Is Almost Here

Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer As the year draws closer to an end, we approach the September dates for the Fifth Annual North Carolina Folk Festival. The venue features many local artisans, food trucks, music and community. For newcomers, it may seem like an expensive, difficult experience to navigate, but the reality is more welcoming than many may realize. Here’s what to know going into the … Continue reading The North Carolina Folk Festival Is Almost Here

NFL 2022-2023 Season Preview – AFC Predictions

Ethan Engellau Editor, Sports This Thursday night, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills kick off the highly anticipated NFL season at SoFi Stadium, facing defending champions: the Los Angeles Rams.  With an endless number of off-season moves, the league projects to have more competition and a scrambling of the standings from previous years. These are my predictions for how the AFC standings will pan out.  … Continue reading NFL 2022-2023 Season Preview – AFC Predictions

A Progressive Administration After All?

Joe Clark Staff Writer The Democratic Party and the Biden Administration are markedly more soft-spoken than their immediate predecessor, and there has been little vocalization (let alone action) of the sweeping reforms promised on the campaign trail. This has been much to the chagrin of those who hoped for “the most progressive administration in American history,” as Joe Biden himself proclaimed while on campaign during … Continue reading A Progressive Administration After All?

Interview with Marques Ogden: His Story

Brianna Martinez Editor, News I got the pleasure of interviewing Marques Ogden who is a retired NFL player, who now lives in North Carolina and now is an inspirational keynote speaker, three-times best selling author, and a business coach/consultant.  Mr.Ogden shares his life-changing and inspiring story to people all over the world. Ogden is originally from Washington D.C. where he attended both St. John’s High … Continue reading Interview with Marques Ogden: His Story