Chicago Sues “Empire” Actor, Jussie Smollett
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The city of Chicago is preparing to sue Jussie Smollett in the wake of his allegedly false statements from earlier in 2019. Earlier this year, the “Empire” actor alleged that he was the victim of a vicious physical attack, and the city is suing to recover expenses incurred during overtime taken by law enforcement officials investigating the claims of the actor. Theoretically, … Continue reading Chicago Sues “Empire” Actor, Jussie Smollett
Justice Department Declining to Defend Anti- female Circumcision Law
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Two weeks after its decision to begin fighting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in court, the Justice Department stated to a lawmakers that it would stop defending a federal law prohibiting female genital mutilation due to a flaw in the wording of the litigation. Solicitor General Noel J. Francisco wrote in a letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, who is the … Continue reading Justice Department Declining to Defend Anti- female Circumcision Law
First Ever Photo of Black Hole Captured
Marisa SloanStaff Writer From “Star Trek” to “Interstellar,” black holes have captivated humans for generations. Now, researchers at the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project have made history by producing the first real image of a black hole. The black hole in question, although a whopping 55 million light-years from Earth in a galaxy called Messier 87, was able to be photographed because of its massive … Continue reading First Ever Photo of Black Hole Captured
Family Politics
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer It is difficult to be apolitical in 2019. With the Trump Administration in office, there has been a surge of political activism. That activism then leads to debates. While these debates can be civil and educational, they can also quickly turn sour. This is especially true between family members. Discussions with those outside of your political affiliation can be like dancing on … Continue reading Family Politics
Ignorance Is Not A “Sense of Humor,” Stephen Moore
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Trump is under fire once again for one of his nominees. This time it is Stephen Moore, economic commentator and former Trump campaign advisor, for the Federal Reserve Board. There are a lot of reasons why this potential pick concerns people, including the fact that he is quoted saying, “Capitalism is more important than democracy.” Not only does he want to … Continue reading Ignorance Is Not A “Sense of Humor,” Stephen Moore
Kratom: Opioids Kryptonite?
Bruce CaseStaff Writer Recently, the Southeast Asian tree, Kratom, has been under scrutiny by the government and the media. The leaves can be brewed into a tea, chewed, smoked or ingested in capsule. At low doses, it is a stimulant, and higher doses, it becomes a sedative. It has been cited as helping with pain management, but also for its potential as a substitute for … Continue reading Kratom: Opioids Kryptonite?
Comparing Two Tragedies: Notre Dame and the Louisiana Black Churches
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor A major fire erupted at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France last week, resulting in the destruction of priceless art and history. The building, which began construction in 1163, suffers major damage, but still stands tall after a 12-hour fire. The tragedy has rocked not only the French and Catholics, but the entire world. Everyone was able to unite and … Continue reading Comparing Two Tragedies: Notre Dame and the Louisiana Black Churches
Nineties Comedy Jam
Meagan BessStaff Writer On Wednesday, April 10, the UNCG auditorium located on Tate Street had a crowd of students lined up for an exciting evening filled with comedy. Spring Fling, which occurs every academic year, consists of multiple events including the Nineties Comedy Jam. The event included public figures such as Pretty Vee as the host, the main act Karlous Miller and Matt Rife. Pretty … Continue reading Nineties Comedy Jam
UNCG Choreographer Experiments with Chance Dance
Eden LandgroverStaff Writer At the conclusion of each semester, the UNCG Dance Department puts on a concert in which students in repertoire classes perform the works that they have been developing and rehearsing all semester. These courses are performance based, and the entirety of the class’s coursework is creating, embodying and perfecting a piece of choreography to ultimately put on the stage. But what if … Continue reading UNCG Choreographer Experiments with Chance Dance
House Votes to Keep Government Agencies From Inquiring about Criminal History on Job Applications
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer As of early February, the House voted to ‘Ban the Box.’ The box refers to questions that inquire about an applicant’s criminal history on applications, which would become illegal for employers of federal agencies and contractors to ask about. The newly confidential information would be discussed once applicants are offered a conditional employment offer. The change would allow the “Fair Chance … Continue reading House Votes to Keep Government Agencies From Inquiring about Criminal History on Job Applications
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