Demanding more from LBPQ entertainment

Catie Byrne Features Editor As I sat in my room on Saturday night listening to the song “Everything Stays,” from the “Adventure Time” mini-series, “Stakes,” on repeat, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed in the way mainstream LBPQ pairings are presented. “Stakes,” “Legend of Korra” and “Steven Universe” are among the few PG TV shows attracting lesbian and multisexual women, as they present LBPQ pairings … Continue reading Demanding more from LBPQ entertainment

Warnersville: Our Home, our neighborhood, our stories

Alison McKane      Staff Writer From Nov. 23, 2014 to Feb. 14, 2016, the Greensboro Historical Museum has had an exhibit about the history of Warnersville as a community in Greensboro. Originally, Warnersville began as just 35 ½ acres of unused land. When the land was purchased by Yardley Warner after the Civil War, Warnersville was formed with the intention of being a predominately … Continue reading Warnersville: Our Home, our neighborhood, our stories

Mental Health: Histrionic Personality Disorder

Ailey O’Toole     Staff Writer Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a cluster B mental illness. If you recall some of my previous articles, cluster B is one of three categories used to designate personality disorders. Cluster A personality disorders are known as “odd” disorders, such as schizotypal personality disorder. The cluster B disorders, including the previously discussed borderline personality disorder, are known as the … Continue reading Mental Health: Histrionic Personality Disorder

Greensboro’s Bar Scene part 2

Shaquille Blackstock           Staff Writer Any thriving city has one thing in common: older staple bars for adults to wash the daily grind from their bones with a beer, a shot, and some hot wings. Greensboro is no exception, boasting places like “Natty Greene’s,” “The Mad Hatter” and “Westerwood.” These places not only have a cool, low-key atmosphere and friendly bartenders, … Continue reading Greensboro’s Bar Scene part 2

Piedmont Triad International Airport proposes airport expansion

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer Executive director of Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA) Kevin Baker cited the airport’s contributions to the local economy last Tuesday as he asked the Greensboro City Council’s Economic Development Committee to approve a resolution authorizing $2.5 million in future funding for expansion of the airport. “We have two missions, to improve the passenger experience and stimulate the local economy,” said … Continue reading Piedmont Triad International Airport proposes airport expansion

Peter Golden discusses discrimination, promotes new book

Zachary Weaver     Staff Writer Peter Golden, award-winning New York author, journalist and historian, gave a talk last Monday on segregation and World War II. The lecture, titled “The Impact of World War II on Segregation,” aimed to promote his new novel, Wherever There is Light. During his talk Golden spoke briefly on his new book, but focused on the historical topic. The time … Continue reading Peter Golden discusses discrimination, promotes new book

PANTHERS PRIDE POPULATE CAMPUS

Will McGarty    Staff Writer  One of the great things about sports, whether they be recreational, collegiate or professional, is the way that they bring people together. Any former athlete knows that being a part of a team can create bonds that will last a lifetime. Some athletes even see a team as a micro-community in itself. This creation of a community is partially what … Continue reading PANTHERS PRIDE POPULATE CAMPUS

“This is Acting” Review: Rejected songs turned art

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor Sia released her seventh studio album, “This is Acting,” on Jan. 29, 2016. It is comprised of a collection of rejected songs she originally wrote for A-list pop stars. Curious to see how the songs would fare without the influence of star power, Sia began recording the songs in 2014. Sia has a long history of writing songs for pop … Continue reading “This is Acting” Review: Rejected songs turned art

This Week in UNCG Basketball

Men’s Basketball: UNCG 102-95 Citadel   UNCG 67-81 Mercer Andrew James    Staff Writer It was raining baskets in Charleston, S.C. last Thursday, and not just for the Spartans. UNCG’s men traveled to play The Citadel in what turned out to be a high-octane affair where scoring prevailed. The early barrage of three point shots from Kayel Locke was especially memorable for Wes Miller’s offense, and … Continue reading This Week in UNCG Basketball

The lesson of Flint: Get the government out of our lives!

Spencer Schneier       Staff Writer The ongoing crisis in Flint, Michigan is firstly and mainly a tragedy. Originally, I did not think it was appropriate at all to discuss the politics around it, as an entire generation of children in a town being poisoned is hardly a time to voice one’s political opinions. But when Bernie Sanders chose to make a political attack … Continue reading The lesson of Flint: Get the government out of our lives!