Adam Griffin Staff writer Partisanship and political parties are deeply interwoven in the fabric of our society and government; however, it was not intended to be that way. We were intended to be a union of ideas and principles. For example, George Washington railed against the creation of political parties; however, others were using his legacy as a prop for the first political party, … Continue reading The Plague of Partisanship
Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief There was once a time not long ago when I wanted to pursue a doctorate; I imagined how amazing (and heavy) that completed dissertation would feel in my hands. But I realized academia wasn’t for me. It quickly became apparent to me that I was a creature designed for “doing” — not theorizing about “doing.” I wanted to talk to people; I … Continue reading Higher education’s relevancy
Boderline Personality Disorder Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer In continuing my advocacy for a cultural conversation about mental health, I would like to shine some light on an essentially unknown mental illness. You may have heard of it if you’ve seen the 1999 film “Girl, Interrupted” in which Winona Ryder’s character is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is a mental illness that has … Continue reading Mental Health Monthly
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer Last Saturday, Sept. 19, I attended Greensboro’s first Peace Festival, an event arranged in response to a hate letter sent to the Islamic Center of Greensboro. The letter was from a local restaurant that asked for the disappearance of all Muslims from the property, as their presence was making the other patrons uncomfortable. The evening of the festival involved an … Continue reading Greensboro Peace Festival counters Islamophobia
Catie Byrne Features Editor Candace Frazier, UNCG senior, hosted a discussion Sept. 16 in Tower Village about Beyoncé, feminism, how popular culture has influenced the perception of what a feminist is and how to measure whether a celebrity is intersectional in their feminism. The night began as a small gathering of people in the Tower Village parlor. Frazier prefaced the discussion with a Prezi presentation … Continue reading Queen Bae and intersectional feminism
Mark Parent Opinions Editor As a conservative, let me make something very clear: Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who explicitly denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples, acted unprofessionally and broke the law. Now, I know this must be news to just about every lefty on campus. After all, if anyone has been paying attention to the media coverage of this seemingly endless saga, it would … Continue reading Kim Davis represents more than a partisan attitude
Risking Risks Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief I’ve been doing a lot of thinking recently about what it means to take risks. I’m 21 years old. I don’t drink — except for cranberry pomegranate juice, iced lattes and too much Mountain Dew. I don’t smoke: marijuana, cigarettes or hookah. I don’t really party; I can’t dance, my only move being the “white-girl shuffle.” I’m irreligious. My resistance … Continue reading Caught in the middle
The Editorial Staff The Women’s Soccer team played host last Thursday to one of the most prominent athletic universities in the country. In a match against Florida State, the team was defeated in overwhelming fashion, losing to the nationally ranked Seminoles 6-0. With such a distinguished name on the schedule, the game was certainly an event to circle on the calendar. And for most students, … Continue reading Lack of school spirit
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor As a fan of Kanye West’s music, the disdain he receives from most people amazes me. And before you glance your eyes to another article due to the fact I said I am a fan of Kanye West’s music, please reread what I just wrote. I am a fan of West’s music and not his antics. Unfortunately, others are … Continue reading Millennial Moment
Jackson Cooper Staff Writer I don’t know why I still have a Facebook. Now, I can understand Tumblr, because it’s always entertaining. And Twitter, well, let’s just say a lot of important people are on Twitter. However, Facebook is just more personal, like what MySpace was to us ‘90s kids back in the day. Currently, Facebook has evolved into what Instagram was when … Continue reading Top ways to make people think your life is better than it is….on FACEBOOK
