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
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
