Category: Opinions

Katerina Mansour, Opinions

That burning sensation you’ve been trying to ignore

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 We’ve all joked about them, dreaded them, secretly or openly judged others because of them: STDs. The United States media seems to have placed a heightened focus on teen pregnancies over the past decade or so. Shows like ‘16 and Pregnant’ and ‘Teen Mom’ both seem to glorify but also shed light on the supposed realities … Continue reading That burning sensation you’ve been trying to ignore

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Opinions, Taylor Smith

Hector the cell phone hating troll

By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 For this week’s article I will be doing something slightly different than what the five of you readers are used to seeing.  Instead of ranting in my usual manner I will be telling you all a short story.  This is a story about a little troll and his struggle in traversing the UNCG’s campus.  The little … Continue reading Hector the cell phone hating troll

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Opinions, Rebecca Harrelson

It can’t always be black and white

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Back in 2010 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid misspoke when touching on race and President Obama; but his words aren’t far from the minds of our own. “The authors quote Reid as saying privately that Obama, as a black candidate, could be successful thanks, in part, to his “light-skinned” appearance and speaking patterns “with no Negro … Continue reading It can’t always be black and white

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Katerina Mansour, Opinions

International students, are they even here?

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Most universities have an international program that receives students from around the world. The chance to study abroad is one of the greatest opportunities we are given during our college experience. However, there still seems to be a huge distance between international students and the rest of campus. Part of this is due to the mind … Continue reading International students, are they even here?

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jacob peller, Opinions

You’ve got to be kitten me!

By Jacob Peller, Opinions Editor Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 With only a semester away till graduation, I’m beginning to look at campus with rose colored glasses. There are a lot of things that I’ve come to like about being on campus, though much of it will not be in the “fond” category. Obviously I won’t remember the crime around campus with fondness, although it’ll be … Continue reading You’ve got to be kitten me!

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Opinions, Rebecca Harrelson

Crush the societal norm!

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 There is a shift in what has been expected of women. In the past we have been expected to smile, conduct ourselves in a reserved manner, and to promptly say “thank you” as soon as a man complements our outer beauty. To be gracious, stand still, not think for ourselves and to speak to every man … Continue reading Crush the societal norm!

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Katerina Mansour, Opinions

Smokers: they’re people too

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 There are numerous unspoken rules of social conduct within society. UNCG is no exception to that. As humans, we have expectations of our fellow beings. Right or wrong, that’s the way it is. We expect common courtesy. We expect people to engage in the very basic rituals of social norms and if they don’t we condemn … Continue reading Smokers: they’re people too

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Katerina Mansour, Opinions

Expectations vs reality

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. We’ve all been there. A new semester begins and we plan on doing everything possible in order to succeed. Organize, plan, do work ahead of time, no more distractions, study every day, read every day, do everything and anything possible to get the best grades. We’ve got it all figured out, this semester is going to … Continue reading Expectations vs reality

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Opinions, Rebecca Harrelson

Push for a better Greensboro

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. As students we tend to take on more than our share of identities. We are daughters, brothers, family members, caretakers, lovers, employees, friends and the list goes on. Yet with all of our daily activities we have this really great ability, which you might be complete unaware of. We have the ability to make our surrounding  … Continue reading Push for a better Greensboro

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