The Future of the Internet

Tarlon Khoubyari   Web Content Manager Recently, the government auctioned off wireless airwave data to T-Mobile, Dish Network, Comcast and AT&T for nearly $90 billion. According to Washington Post journalist, Brian Fung, “The auction will transfer a significant amount of spectrum — the invisible radio waves that carry voice, video and data — from TV stations to companies in other industries eager to build out … Continue reading The Future of the Internet

A Closeted History: LGBTQ+ in the Movement

Jamie Biggs    Staff Writer             As a part of UNCG’s pride month, the university’s Office of Intercultural Engagement has been hosting a variety of events in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the month of April.             On Wednesday, April 12, The Office of Intercultural Engagement partnered with the Women’s and Gender Studies department as well as the African American and African Diaspora Studies … Continue reading A Closeted History: LGBTQ+ in the Movement

Unrest in the Middle East

Andrew Oliver    Staff Writer For almost two decades, our media has been a non-stop chorus of chaotic voices, reminding us of the turbulent situation in the region of the Middle East. This commentary and reporting all comes through a dangerously narrow, ethnocentric lens that distorts the views of Americans, and indeed, all western nations on the issue. But what is to be done? Clearly, … Continue reading Unrest in the Middle East

A Motorcycle Show and an Art Exhibit, All in One

Jessica Clifford    Staff Writer Greensboro’s Greenhill Center, has held the ‘Motorcycle. Art. Design’ (M.A.D) exhibit since early February. This past week I was able to walk around the exhibit myself, getting a feel for this flashy experience. M.A.D was a collaborative project, created by UNC School of the Arts Director of Scene Design, John Coyne and a select number of his graduate and undergraduate … Continue reading A Motorcycle Show and an Art Exhibit, All in One

McIver Demolition Project

Madison Hoffmann   Staff Writer Plans are being discussed for future demolition of the McIver building in order to construct two new infrastructures to grow the UNCG nursing/STEM program.   A four-story building will take the place of the existing McIver building, along with the construction of a south Chiller Plant.   The new south Chiller Plant will feed chilled water through underground lines to … Continue reading McIver Demolition Project

A Hearty Dinner: The Lull of Instant Ramen

Kaetlyn Dembkoski    Staff Writer Examine the college student. If an x-ray diagram was made with what our bodies are made of, I would imagine that we would be made up of some interesting things. Our blood would be coffee, our brains would be tidbits of information strung together and our lungs would be ever inflating and deflating balloons struggling to keep the pace. As … Continue reading A Hearty Dinner: The Lull of Instant Ramen

Students and Free Speech

Zackary Wiggins    Staff Writer Under the United States Constitution, the government, or anyone for that matter, is not allowed to take away a citizen’s right to free speech.  In this country, we are allowed to express our opinions, criticize our government and enjoy the right to talk freely about a subject if we please.   This Amendment, along with others, may be viewed as … Continue reading Students and Free Speech

Seeing Panic! At the Disco -A Personal Experience

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer With his energetic swagger, sequined blazer and a vocal range consisting of four octaves, Brendon Urie’s stage presence was more notable than any of the lights or pyrotechnics at the Panic! At The Disco concert on April 11. On a Tuesday night at the Greensboro Coliseum, Brendon Urie and his band graced the stage for a 90-minute set that cycled … Continue reading Seeing Panic! At the Disco -A Personal Experience