Women’s College Basketball: Baylor Defeats Notre Dame in the National Championship
Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer Men’s basketball will always receive more attention than women’s basketball. That’s how the current world operates, but each day, leaders of female collegiate sports fight for equal appreciation for both sides of the sport. Most everyone saw the theatrics of the men’s Final Four, but March Madness was just as crazy in the women’s Tournament, as Baylor defeated last year’s champions Notre … Continue reading Women’s College Basketball: Baylor Defeats Notre Dame in the National Championship
Tame Impala is making some big moves in 2019
Trent RydenStaff Writer On Saturday April 13, Kevin Parker and his traveling band Tame Impala took the main stage as the headlining act at one of the nation’s biggest and most talked about music festivals: Coachella. Tame Impala headlined the festival alongside Pop R&B giant Ariana Grande and jack of all trades rapper, singer and songwriter Childish Gambino. Tame Impala secured the headlining slot back … Continue reading Tame Impala is making some big moves in 2019
Ilhan Omar Recieves Death Threats
Hannah AstinStaff Writer A New York man has been arrested and charged in connection to a threat to assault and murder Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat and Muslim lawmaker from Minnesota. Omar was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2018 as one of the two first Muslim women elected to Congress. The United States Department of Justice said in a statement that the … Continue reading Ilhan Omar Recieves Death Threats
How Safe Is Uber?
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Uber and other app-based taxi services have become a very convenient part of our everyday lives. No longer do you have to worry about getting home after a night of drinking. Those without cars or bikes are no longer stranded. They can hop in a Lyft and go anywhere they want. Most of these companies tend to be cheaper than actual … Continue reading How Safe Is Uber?
Black Churches Burned in Connected Louisiana Arsons
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer Louisiana law enforcement is investigating the conditions under which three historically Black Louisiana churches were burned down in late March and early April. In the days since the churches have burned down, the state’s law enforcement has determined that each of the fires was intentionally set and that the fires are related, likely having been set by a single person or group. … Continue reading Black Churches Burned in Connected Louisiana Arsons
Who Watches the Watchmen?: Police Killings and Need for Government Oversight
Quashon AventStaff Writer On Sept. 8, 2018, Marcus Deon Smith was arrested after exhibiting erratic behavior in traffic. While in the back of the police car, Marcus began screaming and hitting the windows of the vehicle. Officers opened the door, placed him on the ground and hogtied him. During this process, his breathing became irregular, then stopped. Officers noticed he was unresponsive and called the … Continue reading Who Watches the Watchmen?: Police Killings and Need for Government Oversight
Lack of Attention Leads to Medical Issues at Border
Marisa SloanStaff Writer In February, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border in order to reroute federal funds towards the construction of a wall as a means of deterring illegal immigration. However, the government is failing to provide money towards the humanitarian crisis developing in border cities like El Paso, Texas. As the flow of migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. … Continue reading Lack of Attention Leads to Medical Issues at Border
Album Review: Yellow Ranger – Awkwafina
William MyrlStaff Writer Nora Lum, born June 2, 1998, and more commonly known by her stage name Awkwafina, is my favorite rapper. In my heart, she is the heir to Shakespeare and Saturday Morning cartoons. As an accomplished actress, you may know her irreverent eminence from such films as “Ocean’s Eight” (Constance) and “Crazy Rich Asians” (Peik Lin Goh). She has also hosted Saturday Night … Continue reading Album Review: Yellow Ranger – Awkwafina
Return of the King: Tiger Wins The Masters
Chelsea McBayStaff Writer After a nearly decade-long drought, Tiger Woods is king of the golfing world once again, winning his fifth Masters and 15th major on Sunday. His Masters victory comes 22 years after his first green jacket (and first major) in 1997. Tiger was dominant all throughout the early-to-mid 2000’s, winning the Masters four times over an eight-year period. Up until 2008, it looked … Continue reading Return of the King: Tiger Wins The Masters
Pierre Jarawan’s ‘The Storyteller
Megan PociaskStaff Writer At 7 p.m. on April 11, Pierre Jarawan presented passages from his latest fictional novel, “The Storyteller,” at Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro. To a room made up of mostly students, Brian Lampkin, owner of Scuppernong, excitedly welcomed Jarawan as an author stating that he is “huge in Germany and the Netherlands. He’s about to become huge in America, and we get … Continue reading Pierre Jarawan’s ‘The Storyteller
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