Sarah Grace Goolden Editor As the state of Texas was ravaged by a historic winter storm which resulted in property damage, injury and even death, Senator Ted Cruz fled the disaster for an impromptu vacation to Cancun, Mexico. He returned the next day, calling the trip “a mistake” and claiming it was in hopes of being a “good dad.” The internet was, as usual, quick … Continue reading The Power of Memes: Ted Cruz Deserves To Be Shamed
Sydney ThompsonStaff Writer A scroll down Wildfire, UNCG’s safety alert and campus social media app, reveals students with business propositions, memes, the occasional actual safety concern and complaints about classes and school. A more recent theme among these complaints, however, is a fear of the Respondus Lockdown computer software. “Why do professors [make us download] [L]ockdown browser when it messes up my computer?” asked one … Continue reading Lockdown browser causes concern among students
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor On March 13, Louisville police officers entered Breonna Taylor’s apartment using a battering ram without identifying themselves. They had been attempting to raid a home where two men were allegedly selling drugs but that home was far from Taylor’s apartment. Taylor and her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, had been sleeping and justly assumed their house was being broken into. Walker fired … Continue reading Are Social Justice Memes Helpful or Hurtful?
Ma’Kayla Hunter Staff Writer Since the early years of America, the importance of voting has been embedded through our civic duties. This act has become critical because of its opportunity of participation from individuals to enact democracy. Though voting is always highlighted as necessary, some individuals fail to see the importance or understand the influence that this action can have. Debunking some of these theories … Continue reading Issues with Voting: Dismissing Stereotypes in Voting
Axel Battista Staff Writer What do you say when you introduce yourself? What information do you give someone you just met? Mostly likely you’ll just give them your name, right? But what about your pronouns? Why might these be so important to include when we introduce ourselves to someone we just met? We use the third person pronoun on a daily basis whether we realize … Continue reading Pronoun Usage in Academic Spaces: Helpful or Harmful?
Kayla Bullock Staff Writer If you use social media, you’ve probably heard about Tekashi 6ix9ine. Born Daniel Hernandez, 6ix9ine is an American rapper, songwriter and convicted felon. He is the infamous internet troll that has started beef with almost every rapper in the industry. From Nicki Minaj to the now-deceased rapper, Pop Smoke, no one’s excluded. 6ix9ine is a topic that will never stop trending … Continue reading The Infamous Troll Tekashi 6ix9ine
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor It’s common knowledge that the hiring process is racist and transphobic. Tactics like judging someone based on their name have been routine and normalized. Minorities statistically have a harder time getting their foot in the door. Although this practice has come to light and been under attack, it still exists to this day. It might seem like squeezing through the … Continue reading Diversity Hiring is Not Enough
Ma’Kayla Hunter Staff Writer As the pandemic has continued, the importance of businesses have been placed under a microscope. With all of these entities attempting to continue as normal, the need for finances have become a pressing issue. The issue now is the fact that the government is being relied on from various angles to provide financial help that many families, schools and businesses need. … Continue reading Benefits of Nonprofits: Supporting Those Who Help Communities
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor In Kenosha, Wisconsin, 29-year-old Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by a white police officer after an unnecessary altercation. As with every race-fueled murder by the police, the internet errupted in disagreement. Many argued he should not have been walking away. It’s eerily similar to past tragedies. People screamed that Eric Garner shouldn’t have been selling cigarettes, … Continue reading Police Brutality is Not Normal
Kayla Bullock Staff Writer Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion confirmed that singer/songwriter Tory Lanez shot her after an argument last month in Hollywood. The two were leaving a party in Hollywood Hills when the incident happened. In a video provided by TMZ, Megan is seen exiting a vehicle with blood leaking from her feet. Megan confirmed through a gruesome Instagram post that she suffered gunshot … Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion is A Victim
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