Mark Parent Opinions Editor If you’re a student at UNC-Greensboro and you have even a hint of a social life, then you’ve undoubtedly crossed paths with Allen Carpenter. Allen is a real fish out of water on campus. He’s a self-described country boy who loves hunting, fishing, God, Marco Rubio, Kappa Delta Rho and America. In fact, he’s like a cross between Duck Dynasty and … Continue reading The most interesting man at UNCG: Allen Carpenter
Adam Griffin Staff writer The Democratic Party — the party of Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson founded the modern Democratic Party in the 1790s as an opposition movement to the Federalist Party. Little did he know that the opposition that he and James Madison led would become the foundation of a political party that is still in existence today. By all accounts, the Democratic Party today … Continue reading The Democratic Party is not the Party of Jefferson
A letter to Bench Guy Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief Due to recent events, I’m now convinced if you divert from your routine in a dramatic enough fashion, the Universe will warp you into a parallel world where time moves slower, particles behave differently and George W. Bush’s presidency isn’t considered an abysmal failure. Perhaps that last part is too dramatic, but I do think there’s something … Continue reading Caught in the Middle
Natalie King Publisher Throughout childhood, many of us progressed through a plethora of character-building activities. Until this past Wednesday’s E-Board meeting, an activity that had slipped my mind, was the ever-popular, Girl Scouts. How could I forget? I advanced from being a “Brownie” to a “Junior” with such pride. My favorite aspect of being a Girl Scout were the various badges you could earn … Continue reading Millennial Moment
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of depression that is related to changes in seasons; it usually starts in the colder days of late September and ends during the sunnier days of April. And no, SAD is not just a case of the “winter blues” that one can brush off and tough out on your own. SAD can zap … Continue reading Mental Health Monthly: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer Earlier in October, there was a drawn-out argument between Houston’s popular lesbian mayor, Annise Parker, and several conservative pastors. After this showdown, voters in Houston will soon decide whether or not to establish nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender citizens. This is not a new argument. Nationwide, different states have long argued over what kind of rights LGBTQIA+ people should … Continue reading Houston non-discrimination law
Jackson Cooper Staff Writer With thanksgiving break around the corner, you’re probably finding yourself trying to suppress some awful sensation in your chest. It starts at the stomach, and then moves to the heart before ending up as a sound from your mouth that comes without warning. It is probably a sob or scream that is a result of your high stress levels. … Continue reading Top 5 comedy albums
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Oh, what a great time to be in college! Halloween, the creepiest day of the year, is officially upon us, which means that every type of student will have a chance to showcase his or her individuality by pretending to be someone else. That’s right, the creeps will be even creepier, the sorority girls will dress provocatively, the frat guys will … Continue reading Your P.C. Guide to Halloween Costumes
Warning: This column is about nothing Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief No one reads this column — except for my Mom; and my Dad when she forwards it to his inbox. Essentially, this is the most uncensored my writing will be for the entirety of my writing career. I’m the editor-in-chief, so I defer to myself. There’s something exhilarating about that, and terrifying as well. I’ve purposefully … Continue reading Caught in the Middle
Why Cats rule and Dogs drool (Excessively) Matthew Johnson Sports Editor I really did not grow up with pets. My parents and older sister tell me we had a fish in our first apartment, but I certainly don’t remember it. In the days following “The Little Mermaid,” I guess my parents thought my sister would love a fish, but she never really warmed … Continue reading Millennial Moment
