Breathalyzer for Marijuana Close to Being Ready for Production
Marisa Sloan Staff Writer Amidst the wave of marijuana legalization in 2016, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, led by Alexander Star and Ervin Sejdic, began working on a device to detect THC in breath. Star, a chemistry professor, and Sejdic, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, announced in August that their marijuana breathalyzer is almost ready for mass production. THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is … Continue reading Breathalyzer for Marijuana Close to Being Ready for Production
Greensboro Residents Can Now Vote on City Investment Proposals
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Residents of Greensboro now have an increased chance to have their voices heard in the municipal government. Citizens that reside in within the limits of the five Greensboro City Council districts are now able to weigh in on how the city of Greensboro will invest $100,000 in their district. This act is labeled “participatory budgeting.” Participatory budgeting is an excellent way to … Continue reading Greensboro Residents Can Now Vote on City Investment Proposals
Gun Control is More Important than Banning Vaping
R.A BrockStaff Writer / Copy Editor Last week, President Donald Trump announced a ban on flavored e-cigarettes and related cartridges. This comes after multiple vaping-related deaths and hospitalizations across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Sept. 11, there were at least 380 cases of vaping-related illnesses reported across 36 states and 1 territory, along with 6 deaths … Continue reading Gun Control is More Important than Banning Vaping
Black Hair is not Unprofessional
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Workplace policies are meant to protect employees and create a professional and appropriate atmosphere to work in. Companies could not function without them. If employees did not come in at their assigned time, the business would lose money, and other people would have to pick up the slack. If employees did illegal substances or drank alcohol during work hours, they could … Continue reading Black Hair is not Unprofessional
What “IT Chapter Two” Gets Wrong
Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer Trust me, less is more. So much more. Within its three-hour timeframe, ‘IT Chapter Two’ attempts to be overly complex and frightening to remain loyal to the 1986 Stephen King novel and out do its predecessor. This sequel is not so gracious, and the film ends up becoming this overstuffed and inconsistent mess that cannot keep up with itself. The potential for … Continue reading What “IT Chapter Two” Gets Wrong
Toxic Masculinity in Entertainment
Alliana Avancena Staff Writer What is toxic masculinity? We’ve all heard the term before. It is the way that men are expected to be hard and strong and unemotional, all of the time. It is the way in which men are expected to act in order to not be classified as ‘feminine’. It is all of these things, and it is an unfair weight that … Continue reading Toxic Masculinity in Entertainment
‘Wu Tang: The American Saga’
Roni Martinez Staff Writer Hulu has released the first four episodes of ‘Wu Tang: An American Saga’, and it’s quite a ride for avid Wu Tang fans. The series is produced by RZA himself and depicts the events leading up to the birth of the legendary rap group. The writers do an excellent job of not making the show an obvious ode to the group. … Continue reading ‘Wu Tang: The American Saga’
‘Ready or Not’: This Year’s Thrilling Dark Comedy
Hannah HallStaff Writer September is the time of year where all of our television screens are flooded with previews and promotions for the influx of horror movies released for the Halloween season. Some movies seem terrifying, others boring, and some just plain weird. But we never know until we bite the bullet and pay for a ticket to see for ourselves. With everyone anticipating the … Continue reading ‘Ready or Not’: This Year’s Thrilling Dark Comedy
“Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus”
Marlas Whitley Staff Writer It is no secret that once an Invader Zim movie was announced, devoted fans and the whole cartoon/animation community where overjoyed. Growing up, Invader Zim was one of those few cartoons that made you feel that you were watching something you weren’t supposed to. It pushed boundaries, was ambitious, and is recognized as one Nickelodeon’s most popular series. It had been … Continue reading “Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus”
UNC Greensboro receives grant to participate in student success innovation
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer On Tuesday, August 6, The University of North Carolina systems announced that the University of North Carolina Greensboro would be one of six institutions receiving a grant to participate in the student success innovation lab (SSIL). Student success innovation lab is a project put together by the UNC system to improve graduation rates and ensure student success. The grant consists of $200,000 … Continue reading UNC Greensboro receives grant to participate in student success innovation
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