The Trump Baby Balloon Has My Vote

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer  During Donald Trump’s visit to London, the world was shocked by the appearance of a balloon resembling our president as a baby. There’s been a lot of criticism of the balloon’s appearance as a massive insult, and as a symbol of waning relations between the US and the rest of the world. Having seen the Trump Baby float above the city … Continue reading The Trump Baby Balloon Has My Vote

Tours & Treats: Extreme Measures at Weatherspoon

Justin Foxx Staff Writer Over the past 70 years, the Weatherspoon Art Museum has accrued one the largest collections of American art in the southeastern US. With such an illustrious reputation, it’s no surprise that the recent ‘Tours & Treats’ installation is yet another exciting piece of Weatherspoon history. The installation is presented three separate times with the first presented on June 14, another on … Continue reading Tours & Treats: Extreme Measures at Weatherspoon

Rising Stars and Local Talent: Benji Eza

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer If there is one thing Greensboro has, it is an abundance of talented local artists. One of the hottest spots in town to catch a local act is The Artist Bloc, located on West Gate City Boulevard. The Artist Bloc, or TAB for short, is a visual and performing arts coffee house and bar. Hosting a wide array of weekly events … Continue reading Rising Stars and Local Talent: Benji Eza

HERstory: Anne Frank

Lauren Summers Features Editor “Whenever you’re feeling lonely or sad, try going to the loft on a beautiful day and looking outside… As long as you can look fearlessly at the sky, you’ll know that you’re pure within and will find happiness once more.” This quote, amongst many others, identify a struggle with the daunting quest to find happiness in life. These words were written … Continue reading HERstory: Anne Frank

Democrats ‘Playing Dirty’ To Block Trump’s Judicial Appointee is a Bad Move

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer The Judicial system is an intricate part of American democracy. It is expected to be mostly autonomous and removed from the continuous political squabbles that rock other functions of government. This expectation, however, contrasts from actuality. Both political parties have sought to interfere with the neutrality of the court system. This historically has been done through the appointment of Supreme Court … Continue reading Democrats ‘Playing Dirty’ To Block Trump’s Judicial Appointee is a Bad Move

Where Are Our Native Women?

Quashon Avent Staff Writer  The phenomenon of missing and murdered native women can really be explained in one word: apathy. The Canadian and American governments do not seem to be concerned with the well-being of these women, which is why they continue to disappear. Canada created a $54 million dollar inquiry commission into missing and murdered native women, yet they still don’t have an active … Continue reading Where Are Our Native Women?

Justice for Poachers

Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer A rhinoceros poaching trip went awry resulted in the untimely death of at least three heroic people in South Africa, according to the owner of Sibuya Game Reserve, Nick Fox. The remains were found last Tuesday near a pride of blood-thirsty lions. They were most likely attacked by the beasts during their brave break-in. So much for hospitality. The rest … Continue reading Justice for Poachers

“Common Sense” Gun Laws in the Community

Bruce Case Staff Writer When it comes to guns, common sense laws have been a massive point of contention in our country due to the number of shootings that we have been having. Some think common sense gun laws means less regulation and more personal accountability for their personal protection. Some others think it means banning certain kinds of guns. There are many interpretations of … Continue reading “Common Sense” Gun Laws in the Community

Sunscreen Ban Leaves Companies Feeling the Burn

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer  In a landmark decision, Hawaii has become the first state to ban brands of sunscreen that contain the harmful chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. The ruling is an effort to protect coral reefs, which are highly susceptible to damage from the chemicals. Governor David Ige signed the bill this week. All of the outlawed sunscreens will completely be off shelves by January … Continue reading Sunscreen Ban Leaves Companies Feeling the Burn

North Carolina State Senate Debates Changing Judicial Districts

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer The North Carolina State Senate passed Bill 757 recently, a bill which is planned to amend several judicial district boundaries. Those affected would be the Superior Courts in Mecklenburg, Pender and New Hanover Counties, as well as the District Courts in Wake and Mecklenburg Counties. While receiving a passing vote, the bill has spurred debate on both sides of the political … Continue reading North Carolina State Senate Debates Changing Judicial Districts