Students Struggle with Boundaries in Online Learning

Sydney Thompson Staff Writer As the spring 2021 semester continues, students are starting to become burdened with more school work and responsibilities in their private lives. While students struggle with this balance every semester, the 24/7 availability of online learning has made this more difficult for students than in previous semesters. According to UNCG’s Covid Dashboard, 45 percent of courses are online and 20 percent … Continue reading Students Struggle with Boundaries in Online Learning

You’re Not Alone, Find A Mentor

McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer Newsflash: college is hard. There’s no point in sugarcoating this fact. It’s an investment that helps people across the globe figure out their passion and the future they wish to pursue. Naturally, for some, college could end up being difficult to navigate, especially for first-year and transfer students.  For instance, I was once a transfer student, roaming the halls and expansive … Continue reading You’re Not Alone, Find A Mentor

Will “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” Address The Colorism?

Marlas Whitley Staff Writer The Proud Family was the first Disney Channel original animated series, airing between September 2001 and August 2005. The show was created by Bruce W. Smith, a black animator most notable for his film Bebe’s Kids (1992)–a ground-breaking animated film for featuring a predominantly black cast–and his work on the Disney film Home on the Range (2004). He approached Disney with … Continue reading Will “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” Address The Colorism?

Step Into The World of Evermore

Hannah Hall Arts and Entertainment Editor Taylor Swift has been a dominating force in the music industry since her debut self-titled album nearly fourteen years ago, so it should be no surprise to anyone that the pop star used her time in quarantine to create and release two new albums. The most recent of the two albums, Evermore, has become a solid rotation to the … Continue reading Step Into The World of Evermore

UNCG Welcomes New OIE Assistant Director, Victoria Walters

Austin Horne News Editor Last month, the Office of Intercultural Engagement completed its search for an Assistant Director to head the Kaleidoscope Peer Educator Program, Spartans in Dialogue, Community Dialogues, House of Privilege and Tunnel of Oppression.  The OIE found Victoria Walters; a book-lover with a penchant for social justice education. Being in a student-facing office, they agreed to an interview where they could introduce … Continue reading UNCG Welcomes New OIE Assistant Director, Victoria Walters

Senate Bill 37 Remains Vetoed by One Vote

Victoria Cox Staff Writer Senate Bill 37, which was vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper last week, would require in-person options for all schools in the state of North Carolina. An attempt to override was 29-20 in the Senate, missing the three-fifths majority required to override a veto by one vote.  According to WFMY News 2, “The governor said the bill falls short on safety. Supporters … Continue reading Senate Bill 37 Remains Vetoed by One Vote

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Warrior For Women

Hannah Larson Staff Writer Given that Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed last September and Democrats just introduced legislation to build a monument on the Capitol in her honor, it is high time to pay homage and shed some light on her career. She was a fighter for all women pushing for equality in every aspect of life. While she was not appointed to the Supreme Court … Continue reading Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Warrior For Women

Cottagecore: Youth Embrace Agricultural Aesthetic in Modern Age

Sydney Thompson Staff Writer As the length of quarantine and social distancing extends indefinitely into the future, teenagers and young adults on TikTok and Instagram increase postings of themselves with dreamy filters and DIY hobbies that require them to use their hands. They may also be wearing clothes that remind one of eras past, with a few modern touches and bright colors.  These social media … Continue reading Cottagecore: Youth Embrace Agricultural Aesthetic in Modern Age

Another COVID-19 Outbreak at the Alamance County Jail Prompts Bail Reform Conversation

Austin Horne Editor ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Another COVID-19 outbreak was discovered February 6th at the Alamance County Jail after a larger outbreak last year that prompted bail reform protests. According to the Sheriff’s Office, one inmate and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The NC Department of Health and Human Services defines an outbreak as two or more confirmed cases in a period … Continue reading Another COVID-19 Outbreak at the Alamance County Jail Prompts Bail Reform Conversation

Movie Review: Soul

Naima Said Staff Writer Is there a set moment in time your life is supposed to begin? Soul is an animated Pixar drama-comedy that debuted in 2020. Directed by Pete Docter, the story follows Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), our first African American Pixar protagonist, who is a band teacher at a middle school, with a passion for Jazz. Wanting a chance, a former student gives him … Continue reading Movie Review: Soul