The Hidden Figures of Greensboro

Jeannie Ake Staff Writer From 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, The Greensboro Public Library hosted an event on-site entitled “Hidden Figures of the Immigrant and Refugee Community.” The event was a part of their biennial “One City, One Book” initiative where the Greensboro Public Library developed programs to engage as many residents of Greensboro as they can in their community-wide book club. This year, Margot Lee … Continue reading The Hidden Figures of Greensboro

Two Artists

Jamal Sykes Staff Writer If you analyze media from the last few centuries, the Black and immigrant experience in America are two themes that have always been the topic of discussion. There are entire films, works of literature, songs and visual art pieces that revolve around these topics, and history has an odd way of repeating itself. You can hear the voices of disenfranchised youth … Continue reading Two Artists

#DefendDACA

Rachel Funk Staff Writer The past few weeks have been a prime time for natural disasters to occur. Hurricane Harvey hurtled through Texas and Louisiana, and Hurricane Irma flew in right behind it, blasting Caribbean islands and on its way to Florida. These are distressing times. People feel unsafe; terrified to lose their homes, their livelihoods and the people they hold dear. This past week … Continue reading #DefendDACA

Lucky Bamboo and Sand Art

Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer As a part of “Minerva’s Middays,” the Campus Activities and Programs (CAP) held an art station in the EUC Maple room for students to create mini bamboo pots and little vases of sand art. Minerva’s Middays is a weekly program established by CAP to provide the opportunity for students to engage in short activities between classes, usually occurring between 11 a.m.-2 … Continue reading Lucky Bamboo and Sand Art

The Dragonflies’ Daughters

Jeannie Ake Staff Writer Every fifth Wednesday, The Drama Center’s Playwright Forum invites members of the community to view the staged reading of a play, free of charge. On Aug. 30, Patsy B. Dawkins’ “The Dragonflies’ Daughters” was presented for review. Following the performance, the cast, audience and playwright were encouraged to discuss any comments or concerns that may have come to light during the … Continue reading The Dragonflies’ Daughters

Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”

Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer On Thursday, Greensboro College held a production of Caryl Churchill’s “Far Away.” The play depicts a tale of a dystopian society, where all forces of nature are at war with one another. The degree of the dystopia ranged from not knowing “what side [of the war] the stream is on,” to terminating elephants, cats and children under the age of five. … Continue reading Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”

Take Back The Night

Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer “Take back the night” is a cathartic evening where members of the UNCG community speak out against sexual abuse and violence by sharing their personal experiences. This event is organized and supported by Alpha Chi Omega and the Wellness Center. TBTN is a part of “The Clothesline Project” which is a week long form of awareness where donated shirts are written … Continue reading Take Back The Night

Fresh Melt

Jamal Sykes Staff Writer For those who didn’t know, August is both National Sandwich Month and National Panini Month. But don’t get it twisted: there is a distinct difference between the two, and as a self-proclaimed connoisseur of bread-based-delicacies, I will be your guide for differentiating the two. A sandwich, generally speaking, is a term that can be used to describe any meal in which … Continue reading Fresh Melt