Court Rules Victims of Newtown Shooting can Sue Gun Manufacturer Remington
Hannah AstinStaff Writer The Supreme Court in Connecticut has ruled that gun-maker Remington can be sued as a result of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. The Court ruled on March 14 that the company can be sued over how it marketed the gun that was used to kill 20 children and six educators at the school. Gun control advocates believe … Continue reading Court Rules Victims of Newtown Shooting can Sue Gun Manufacturer Remington
Majority of Schools in the UNC System Do Not Meet New Voter ID Requirement
Shayna PraceStaff Writer A new photo voter identification requirement being put into place in North Carolina law next year will make it difficult for UNC-Greensboro and N.C. A&T students and employees who, in the past, have used their identification cards in order to vote. The ID cards do not comply with the new qualifications, according to state election officials. These schools were not the only … Continue reading Majority of Schools in the UNC System Do Not Meet New Voter ID Requirement
It Is Okay to Change Your Beliefs
Bruce CaseStaff Writer People have the right to change their mind based on new experiences, information and time. Changing your mind is okay. Your attitudes and beliefs about things will likely change numerous times throughout your life, as well as some of your habits. This is natural. In fact, if you never changed your mind about anything outside of your first experience with it, there … Continue reading It Is Okay to Change Your Beliefs
UNCG Men’s Basketball: Lipscomb Crushes UNCG 86-69 in NIT
Andrew SalmonSports Editor The UNCG men’s basketball team’s season came to a disappointing end on Saturday afternoon as Lipscomb (27-7) thrashed UNCG (29-7) in the second round of the NIT, 86-69. Rob Marberry paced the Bisons with 24 points on 12-13 shooting, and Francis Alonso led the Spartans with 27 points in his final game in a UNCG uniform. The afternoon started out promisingly for … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Lipscomb Crushes UNCG 86-69 in NIT
The Power of Makeup
Sarah Grace GoodlenStaff Writer Makeup has been used as a form of expression since the beginning of time. It is a fun way to experiment and feel attractive without the commitment of a haircut or body modification. The versatility of makeup has cemented its place in society, with a long history of beautification through the past few generations. The eyeliner we wear today bears striking … Continue reading The Power of Makeup
Senator Tillis Backtracks on Promise to Oppose Trump National Emergency
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer As of March 14, 2019, Senator Thom Tillis is now backing President Trump’s border wall emergency declaration, even after promising to oppose him. The senator from North Carolina was counted to be among other Republican objectors to bring a resolution against Trump’s plan to use his power to override congress to obtain billions of dollars for his border wall. “As a U.S. … Continue reading Senator Tillis Backtracks on Promise to Oppose Trump National Emergency
Recapping the UNCG Women’s Basketball 2019 Campaign
Andrew Salmon and Brayden StampsSports Editor and Staff Writer Coming into the 2018-19 season, fans were hopeful for UNCG Women’s Basketball. What had been the youngest team in all of Division I was now a year older and returned All-SoCon forward Nadine Soliman as well as 2017 SoCon All-Freshman selection Te’ja Twitty. However, things didn’t pan out for the Spartans, finishing 11-19 and falling in … Continue reading Recapping the UNCG Women’s Basketball 2019 Campaign
Scientists Call for Ban of Human Gene-Editing
Marisa SloanStaff Writer In 2018, He Jiankui of the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China, announced that he had created gene-edited twin girls. Using the powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR, He attempted to protect the girls from HIV by making changes to their DNA while they were still embryos. Since its development 10 years ago, CRISPR technology has helped scientists to change the … Continue reading Scientists Call for Ban of Human Gene-Editing
March Madness Turns Into Spartan Madness For Michigan State
Monique WilliamsStaff Writer Madness within March Madness? That’s a given, but one person’s anger sparked widespread reactions in the college basketball world over the weekend. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo ignited social media after his outburst in the first round of the tournament. During a timeout against the Bradley Braves, Izzo fiercely approached freshman forward Aaron Henry and laid into him, coming within inches … Continue reading March Madness Turns Into Spartan Madness For Michigan State
Muslim Americans speak out against bigotry in response to New Zealand shooting
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Following the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, Muslim Americans began expressing a heightened fear of a similar event occurring in their own communities. The shooting caused a surge in calls for local and state representatives to act out against the concerning spread of racial and religious bigotry in the United States that has led to … Continue reading Muslim Americans speak out against bigotry in response to New Zealand shooting
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