Ursula K. Le Guin – Why are Americans Afraid of Dragons
Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer In talking about fantasy and science fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin talks about how escapism fits into our world so perfectly. Her version of escapism comes from reading and talking about topics that most people find odd or unbelievable. She believes that reading and writing imaginative worlds translates into people understanding the depth and potential of life. It is a distraction from … Continue reading Ursula K. Le Guin – Why are Americans Afraid of Dragons
Game Of Thrones: Winter is Here…So Who is Azor Ahai?
Crystal AllenStaff Writer (Spoilers Ahead) If you have not been living under a rock, you may know that “Game of Thrones” premiered the first episode of the final season last Sunday. As the show comes to a close, there are a lot of burning questions still yet to be answered. One that stands out among the rest, other than who ends up on the iron … Continue reading Game Of Thrones: Winter is Here…So Who is Azor Ahai?
Intercultural Lecture Series: The Jumpsuit Project
Janelle CrubaughStaff Writer In the 2016-2017 academic year, Sherrill Roland walked around UNCG sporting what appeared to be a state-issued orange jumpsuit. “I got this for twenty bucks on Amazon,” he told the audience. Roland was wrongly accused of a crime during his first few months of graduate school at UNCG. As a result, he was imprisoned for ten months, for a crime he did … Continue reading Intercultural Lecture Series: The Jumpsuit Project
DIY Sensory Space Jars
Ashley AllenStaff Writer As students enter the last two weeks of classes, it is common to feel overwhelmed with assignments and upcoming finals. UNCG’s Campus Activities and Programs (CAP), an organization run by students, is aware of the stress that their fellow classmates are feeling. Throughout the month of April, CAP has been working hard to ease the tension of the last month of school. … Continue reading DIY Sensory Space Jars
N.C. Bill to Change Teacher Spending
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Superintendent Mark Johnson attended a statewide press conference earlier this month at the North Carolina Legislative Building alongside State Sen. Andy Wells (R-Catawba) as they announced their idea for a new program that would give the licensed teachers of North Carolina, which currently stands at $94,000, a $400 allowance to buy supplies for the classroom. What would have been a celebratory moment … Continue reading N.C. Bill to Change Teacher Spending
Music on the Brain
Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer As you are walking to class, your best friend is a couple of feet behind you screaming your name to get your attention, but you cannot hear them, nor can the people around you because you all have music on the brain. But why is it we are all listening to music? According to Statista.com, statistics have shown that nearly 87 percent … Continue reading Music on the Brain
“The Truth is Out There”: The History of Government UFO Investigations
Quashon AventStaff Writer Anyone who read my last article will know that I have been a huge sci-fi nerd since childhood. I was particularly interested in the concept of extraterrestrial life. I would watch “Unsolved Mysteries,” “UFO Files,” “The Twilight Zone” and “The X-Files” religiously. “The X-Files” introduced me to the world of ufology and UFO conspiracy theories. Topics such as cattle mutilations, Majestic 12 … Continue reading “The Truth is Out There”: The History of Government UFO Investigations
The Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated: The Sisterhood
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Monday, April 15, an interview took place with 3 sorority sisters: Maya Norton, Jeryn Lindsay and Daeja Thompson, who are a part of the Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The Nu Rho Chapter is a smaller entity of Alpha Kappa Alpha that focuses on encouraging high scholastic and ethical … Continue reading The Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated: The Sisterhood
Millennials Navigate Politics
Megan PociaskStaff Writer As the largest generation in the United States, there is no question that millennials inevitably have a strong impact on the overall political stance of the nation. They are the generation that grew up witnessing 9/11, the intense, rapid growth of social media and a major economic recession, and therefore, the millennial’s political identity is more definitive than given credit. A 2014 … Continue reading Millennials Navigate Politics
Pete Buttigieg Announces Run for President
Hannah AstinStaff Writer Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has officially announced his presidential bid. If elected, Buttigieg would be the youngest and first openly gay, president. Buttigieg announced his presidential run to a standing room-only crowd, promising to bring the same change and innovation to the country that he instilled in South Bend. “My name is Pete Buttigieg. They call me … Continue reading Pete Buttigieg Announces Run for President
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