How SB 8, Texas’ New Abortion Law, is Taking Away Women’s Freedom

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer On September 2nd the SB 8 law was put into effect in the state of Texas. SB 8 allows anyone to sue a person for $10,000 who has aided or supported someone in getting an abortion after about 6 weeks‒ when a heartbeat can be detected by an ultrasound; yet, many women don’t even know that they are pregnant until … Continue reading How SB 8, Texas’ New Abortion Law, is Taking Away Women’s Freedom

Greensboro Swarm Making a Buzz During the Offseason 

Jamario Williams Staff Writer The Greensboro Swarm made a big move this offseason, hiring new head coach Jordan Surenkamp. Surenkamp, who is the third coach in the Swarm’s five years, was a member of the Hornets staff as a manager and video coordinator. After starting as the Assistant Video Coordinator for the Charlotte Hornets in 2018, he was promoted to the Head Video Coordinator for … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Making a Buzz During the Offseason 

Halsey’s New Album Destroys Female Stereotypes

Kate McCrea Staff Writer Halsey’s latest album dropped recently and slams stereotypical archetypes of women from the first note.  She’s taking on everyone and I’m so here for it.  Her latest album “If I can’t Have Love, I Want Power” is a mix of female power, enlightenment, taking down the patriarchy, and even some matriarchal and problematic figureheads in this balls out, no holds barred … Continue reading Halsey’s New Album Destroys Female Stereotypes

The Arts Are Coming Back: Their Slow Return from COVID-19

Corbin Mills Staff Writer During the COVID-19 Pandemic, all aspects of life were affected, and these changes impacted how people lived, collaborated, and even thought. The arts, particularly, took a hit that is unlike most other of these aspects of life, as arts are specific to self-expression and sharing energy with others. This includes all forms of art, from dance to painting.  Some college students … Continue reading The Arts Are Coming Back: Their Slow Return from COVID-19

“Shang Chi” Review

Kate MCrea Staff Writer “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Marvel’s latest blockbuster and first movie to star an almost entirely Asian cast, delivers on all cylinders.  Shawn, or Shang Chi, (Simu Liu) thinks he left behind his past but is forced to confront it as the organization he thought was gone has come back to haunt his present. From the writing … Continue reading “Shang Chi” Review

What NCAA Reforms Mean for Student Athlete Compensation 

Avery Skipper Senior Staff Writer  As of June 30th, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) made the groundbreaking decision to waive their controversial policy which prohibited student athletes from making money from their name, image, and likeness (often referred to as NIL). Student athletes are now able to sell autographs, accept endorsement deals, monetize their YouTube accounts, and profit off of their social media accounts. … Continue reading What NCAA Reforms Mean for Student Athlete Compensation 

Carolina College Football Kickoff!         

Ethan Engellau  Staff Writer College Football is here! The 2021 football season is sure to have fans in the Carolinas glued to their TV screens with two ranked teams, and others with Top 25 potential. Week One began on a high note for No. 22 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers as they demolished The Citadel 52-14. Thanks to the hot start from the Chanticleers, who came out … Continue reading Carolina College Football Kickoff!         

The Need for Black Joy in Media

Marlas Whitley  Staff Writer More than ever, discussions on Black life in America are tackling anti-Blackness, white supremacy, and racism in the media.  In just the last ten years alone, we have received an onslaught of shows, films, and books that center Blackness in relation to the rise and resurgence of hate groups, harmful rhetoric, and violence against Black and Brown people. These horrors are … Continue reading The Need for Black Joy in Media

Farewell to the Class of 2021

Naima Said Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has confirmed it will hold its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 in person.  The ceremony will be broken up into two separate days, May 7 and May 8. It will be grouped by student major and spread throughout different times on each day. Every student will be allowed … Continue reading Farewell to the Class of 2021

Part Three of Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series

Austin Horne News Editor PRIDE! Of the Community is a collection housed digitally with the UNCG library system that has been working to create a history of the Triad’s LGBTQ+ community for the past five years.  According to TriadHistory, “it is the first large-scale initiative” of its kind. This month, the creators of the project, David Gwynn and Stacey Krim, have brought an exhibit on … Continue reading Part Three of Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series