Terror in the Tap: water contamination fears continue

Matt Harris Staff Writer There are few things more universally terrifying than the possibility of an out-of-control force affecting one’s well-being. Many people tend to take their relative comfort for granted when it comes to basic living necessities like water, food and housing. Considering all the worrisome things that threaten the world at seemingly every corner, many feel that they should just be able to … Continue reading Terror in the Tap: water contamination fears continue

The threat of corporations and climate change

Catie Byrne Features Editor  Most, if not everyone, is aware of global warming and the ever-encroaching environmental doom of climate change. It is a slow death to this planet, it is inescapable and it is as easily observable as the daily and nightly smog in the sky people call sunrise and sunset. And while most people have some idea as the ways in which climate … Continue reading The threat of corporations and climate change

NC Walkout Protests

Maggie Young    News Editor Margaret Spellings officially started as UNC System president just over two weeks ago on  March 1. Her arrival has been celebrated by some and disputed by many. On her first day as president, North Carolina students held a statewide walkout to protest her arrival. Multiple campuses got involved with the walkout including UNC-Greensboro, Appalachian State, UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina … Continue reading NC Walkout Protests

Rock on, Climb on

Matt Harris  Staff Writer If you’re like me, you may have visited the UNCG rec center plenty of times without paying much attention to the looming rock wall tucked into the corner behind the treadmills and ellipticals. I’ve always regarded the wall with intrigue, while also assuming I had nowhere near the strength or coordination to hoist my body to the top of it. On … Continue reading Rock on, Climb on

UNCG welcomes new police chief

Zachary Weaver      Staff Writer Chief Paul Lester is the new Police Chief at UNC-Greensboro, having been with the UNCG Police Department for 25 years. Although his official start was only just yesterday, March 1,  Lester has already been busy in continuing efforts in campus safety and community outreach. “It’s a dream come true for me,” Lester said. Lester has an extensive background with … Continue reading UNCG welcomes new police chief

Forum addresses cultural appropriation of black female bodies

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Last Tuesday, February 23, UNCG’s Lunch and Learn held a forum on cultural appropriation in the Virginia Dare Alumni House at 12:30 p.m. The forum discussed the cultural appropriation and impersonation of black women by white, gay men. “I think specifically when people I know would… create names for each other. Female black sounding names, stereotypically in that sense. And … Continue reading Forum addresses cultural appropriation of black female bodies

Preparations begin for second Tunnel of Oppression

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer Volunteers met last week, Feb. 23, to begin planning for UNCG’s second Tunnel of Oppression exhibit, to be held Wednesday, March 30, in the Elliott University Center. The exhibit is being facilitated by the university’s Diversity Peer Engagement Committee. “The Tunnel of Oppression is an opportunity for people to see different examples of oppression,” said Shara Cotton, a student facilitator … Continue reading Preparations begin for second Tunnel of Oppression

Scott Dikkers speaks on being co-founder of most trusted news source in history

Maggie Young    News Editor Scott Dikkers, founder and former editor of the satirical newspaper, “The Onion,” spoke to an audience of students and faculty last Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Elon University. Expectedly so, Dikkers addressed his audience with humor and quick wit, living up to what one might expect of an editor of a satire publication. To the audience, he detailed his entry into … Continue reading Scott Dikkers speaks on being co-founder of most trusted news source in history

Chocolate tasting celebrates food diversity

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Simran Sethi, author of “Bread, Wine, Chocolate,” discussed the lack of diversity in our food sources last Friday at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro. Approximately two dozen people were in attendance for the program, which also included a chocolate tasting.     Sethi explained the evolution of her book to her audience as being motivated by personal interest and experience.   … Continue reading Chocolate tasting celebrates food diversity

Article on Discussion Forum

Shaquille Blackstock          Staff Writer The University’s Multicultural Resource Center, or the Office of Intercultural Engagement, held a discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 24, which explored what it means to be a minority in a society that is not always as politically correct as it intends to be. The discussion was called, “From Micro to 100 Real Quick,” which is a play on … Continue reading Article on Discussion Forum