Ross KieferA&E Editor Canada’s own White Lung dropped their fourth studio album “Paradise” back in early May, and for listeners it’s quite the power trip. This four-piece based out of Vancouver supplies plenty of raw, jet fueled energy paired with shredding guitars. Since its formation in 2006, White Lung has managed to consistently impress music critics. Their album “It’s the Evil” was named punk album … Continue reading White Lung “Paradise” Album Review
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor With the month of June in the background, the last thirty days produced many storylines in the world of professional and collegiate sports, as well as news from UNCG. Here are just five of hundreds of storylines that dominated the world sports media and my interpretation of these them. 5. The NBA is Still LeBron’s League Since entering the NBA … Continue reading 5 Thing I Learned in June
Harrison Phipps Opinions Editor I was torn apart when I realized my opinions did not matter. I was crushed, but realized that I had some massive rethinking to do; it was truly enlightening. Let me back this up a little bit. It all started one day after I finished talking about the unfairness of the diversity hire at my office. I knew several of the … Continue reading How to Check Your Privilege (and You Can Too!)
Taylor Allen Editor-In-Chief On June 23, 2016 citizens of the United Kingdom participated in a referendum deciding whether or not the nation country should leave the European Union. The ‘leave’ vote won, 51.9% to 48.1%. With a voter turnout rate of 78.1%, the EU referendum had the highest rate of participation in a UK-wide vote in the 21st century so far. But this article is … Continue reading Between participation and outrage: responses to the EU referendum
Zachary Weaver News Editor The Greensboro city council met on Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 PM to discuss water and sewage lines, homelessness prevention activities, and property annexation, among other topics. Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan commenced the meeting, with the Council immediately entering closed session to discuss expansion of industries and businesses that may be offered in negotiation. After returning, the Council held … Continue reading Greensboro City Council discusses water and sewage maintenance, homelessness prevention activities
Catie Byrne Features Editor When gay people are first coming on to the dating scene, it’s like a second puberty — we’re self-conscious, still figuring out our style, insecure — and we don’t know what we’re doing, while we pretend like we do. Dating while gay may as well be called a train wreck, as the mountain of circumstances crashes you up against a wall … Continue reading Train wreck: gay dating
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor My dad does not eat at pizza chain restaurants. Anytime we go out for pizza it is at a small, family restaurant that serves classic New York style thin crust pies. That pattern does not stop me from trying to convince him to go to a place like Little Caesars, Dominos, and Hungry Howies (but not Pizza Hut because … Continue reading June has been One of the Best Months of Sports
Harrison Phipps Opinions Editor Tyrants, dictators and kings all horde power over the people, forcing others to conform to their will. The primary issue with this system is the lack of self-determinism that would be present in the people otherwise. The people like to be in charge of themselves, to determine their own direction and set their own path. The problem, then, lies with … Continue reading Victim Privilege
Ross Kiefer A&E Editor Geeksboro has routinely proven itself as viable outlet for entertainment in the Greensboro community. Ever since being established in 2012, the nerd-culture oriented coffeehouse and theater has managed to host a variety of stimulating events. Ranging from video game tournaments, concerts of tribute and fantasy based bands, dances rooted in geek lore and tabletop gaming. One of their next endeavours will … Continue reading Geeksboro Drops a Charm Bomb for Autism
Zack Weaver News Editor Passed through in a special one-day session on March 23, 2016 in only hours, North Carolina’s Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act (HB2) is a House bathroom bill stating that individuals must use the restroom corresponding to their birth gender. Largely seen as a reaction to Charlotte’s Ordinance 7056, which guaranteed non-discrimination of gender in public accommodations or hired vehicles, HB2 … Continue reading The Many Effects of and Responses to HB2
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