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

‘Game of Thrones’’: Winter is Finally Here

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor The final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” is here. After a restless and anxious two year wait where fans binge watched the entire series over again, the show has finally returned for its final season. On Sunday, April 14, season eight of HBO’s popular internationally acclaimed  ”Game of Thrones” aired at 9 p.m. eastern time. ”Game of Thrones,” a TV series … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’’: Winter is Finally Here

Why a good book is a secret door

Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer Pablo Picasso once stated, “We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth or at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.” As this quote states, there are clearly truths and lies in fiction and in … Continue reading Why a good book is a secret door

U.S. could take up to 2 years to identify separated immigrant families

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer According to court documents filed by federal officials on April 5, it may now take up to two years to locate and identify thousands of immigrant children that were separated from their parents at the southern border within the past two years. After an investigation by government auditors in January, a report revealed that the Trump administration had likely separated thousands more … Continue reading U.S. could take up to 2 years to identify separated immigrant families

Mother Earth’s Nurture

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer As the semester comes to an end, the work is piling up from projects to exams. College students are scrambling to secure passing grades, which means stress is at an all-time high. However, there are plenty of ways to relieve yourselves of stress, one of which is right outside of your dorms; it is nature. Studies have shown that spending long hours … Continue reading Mother Earth’s Nurture

Remembering the Rwandan Genocide in 2019

Morgan StaufferStaff Writer 2019 marks 25 years since the Rwandan Genocide, and much has been done to commemorate it. The tragedy is burned into world history as a genocide between the Hutus and the Tutsis. Civil war broke out in response to then-Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana dying in a plane crash, which lead to the quickest killing spree the world has ever seen. Hutus made … Continue reading Remembering the Rwandan Genocide in 2019

Lupita Nyong’O Vocal Controversy: Disabilities Are Not Halloween Costumes

Elliott VoorheesStaff Writer With his newest film, ‘Us,’ director Jordan Peele has terrified America once again and created what will surely become a cult classic for the horror genre. This is Peele’s second film, and it continues the theme of psychological horror which characterized “Get Out.” The film follows a family on vacation who is terrorized by their doppelgangers. ‘Us’ has received rave reviews overall, … Continue reading Lupita Nyong’O Vocal Controversy: Disabilities Are Not Halloween Costumes