Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer Just as a disclaimer, I am a geography major concentrating in Earth Science and Environmental Studies, so I am a little biased when it comes to believing that everyone should have to take geography classes. Also, this is not an advertisement to get someone to major in geography, but rather, why every student should have to take a couple geography classes. … Continue reading Not Just States And Capitals
Zachary Weaver News Editor Trump’s National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, resigned at presidential request on Monday, February 13 for his contacts with Russia before the inauguration and concealment of information from the White House. Flynn was appointed as National Security Advisor in Trump’s cabinet on November 18, 2016. The position did not require Senatorial confirmation, as it is part of the Executive Office … Continue reading Michael Flynn Resignation scandal
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On February 2, Vanity Fair Corporation publicly announced its new partnership with UNCG’s Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies. VF is an American footwear and clothing company that was founded in 1899. Its headquarters are currently located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The corporation owns several popular brands ranging from Jansport, Timberland, The North Face, Vans, and Nautica. … Continue reading Bryan School of Business and Economics collaborates with VF Corporation
Linda Cheng Staff Writer President Donald Trump’s immigration policy has several unmentioned caveats- the most prominent of them being the fact that his policies could cost taxpayers billions of dollars. This aspect is something that most advocates of the immigration policy, including Trump himself, do not seem willing to admit. Despite President Trump’s promises to the electorate to lower taxes and decrease the … Continue reading Economic Impact of deportation
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On January 12, 2017, Senate Republicans approved a budget blueprint, allowing them to take down the seven-year-old Affordable Care Act with next to no threat of Democratic filibuster. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of Americans gain health care coverage by barring insurance companies from denying plans due to pre-existing conditions and by providing subsidies to the … Continue reading The Ramifications of ACA Repeal
Teresa Dale Staff Writer 2017 is going to be an explosive year for the gaming world. This is the year that Nintendo rolls out their post-Wii U plans, the year we’ll start to see whether 4K-ultra HD gaming and virtual reality can maintain its buildup, and the with some big releases spanning out to every month. With the scheduled release of so many great … Continue reading What’s got Gamers hype for 2017
Andrew James Staff Writer It’s September 25, 1965. The Boston Red Sox are visiting the Kansas City Athletics, one of 162 regular season games. What’s different about this one is the pitcher on the mound. He’s black, 59 years old, and his limbs seem to hang from his body as though they might fall off. The owner of the Athletics, Charlie Finley, brought him out … Continue reading BEYOND JACKIE: THE LEGEND OF SATCHEL PAIGE
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer In December 2016, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law enacting the use of confirmation hearings in order to confirm and assess appointed governmental nominees. The confirmation hearings, foreign to North Carolina tradition, came just before the transition in power between former Governor Pat McCrory and current Governor Roy Cooper. Prior to the ruling, state law read, “The … Continue reading North Carolina debates over new confirmation hearing law
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Tanner Planes is a 16 year-old with passion and determination to help other young professionals reach their business dreams. He started his journey on the popular social media platform, Vine, and since then, he has become unstoppable. Tell me a little about you. What’s your story? How did you get started with your dream? “I was … Continue reading Greensboro Entrepreneur Spotlight: Tanner Planes
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer After a headache, the second worst feeling in your head is the chorus of a popular radio song clinging to your brain on repeat. And what is worse is that the only two remedies include hurrying to YouTube and searching for the song that has over a million views, just so your brain can become tired of it, or you … Continue reading Pop Music: Why Does It Conquer Our Sound Waves?
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