Is Facial Recognition Software Worth the Risk?
Bruce CaseStaff Writer The George Orwell novel “1984” famously coined the quote, “Big Brother is watching you.” Written in 1949, well before sophisticated camera surveillance systems existed, it painted a picture of a world where everyone was under omnipresent government surveillance. In 2019, this is somewhat of a reality. We have the technology to almost constantly keep an eye on our citizens. Most of us … Continue reading Is Facial Recognition Software Worth the Risk?
Pastors to speak in support of Sheriff Kimbrough at Forsyth County Commission meeting
Contact: Andrew Willis Garcés WINSTON-SALEM: Several local ministers plan to speak at the Thursday, Feb 14 meeting of the Forsyth County Commission in support of Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr’s decision last week to terminate a jail agreement with ICE. As of 9:20pm on Feb. 13 it remained uncertain whether the subject will be on the formal agenda, but if it is not, they plan to … Continue reading Pastors to speak in support of Sheriff Kimbrough at Forsyth County Commission meeting
Former Starbucks CEO Considers a 2020 Presidential Bid
Hannah AstinStaff Writer Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, stepped down as CEO in April 2017 and as chairman in June 2018. Now, he is stirring speculation about a possible 2020 presidential run. Speculation about Shultz’ presidential ambitions begins anew as many prominent Democrats have recently announced their candidacy. Schultz reportedly plans to run as an independent candidate. He also plans to begin a … Continue reading Former Starbucks CEO Considers a 2020 Presidential Bid
The Legacy of Black Panther
Alfonzo RodriguezStaff Writer Seven Academy Award nominations. Glory to Bast! Sure Black Panther is at its core a superhero film, but what really got the film this far? Some may say its the progressive afro-futurist setting, while others may say that Black Panther revolutionized representation in media. For some though, Black Panther is nothing but a socio-political statement used to grab the black dollar. In … Continue reading The Legacy of Black Panther
Democrats Reveal Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Following years of Republicans deciding how the future of Social Security will play out, the Democratic party has brought forth a new edition to the social insurance program that was originally put into play during the Great Depression. The plan is to implement changes that will keep the program solid for at least the rest of 21 century. The plan is called … Continue reading Democrats Reveal Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits
The Truth about GMOs
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Genetically Modified Organisms, often referred to as GMOs, have gotten a bad reputation in recent years. Lack of knowledge can perpetuate misinformation and fear. In the case of GMOs, I think a lot of importance has been placed on eradicating GMOs altogether, but that is not where it should be. Education should be the number one priority, and choice should be … Continue reading The Truth about GMOs
ArtsGreensboro Grants Decline in Funding
Shayna PraceStaff Writer ArtsGreensboro, an organization that donates money annually to local art groups of Greensboro, has announced that they will be giving less money this year. The announcement made by the organization explained that this year, the organization donated more than $300,000 to 22 groups and organizations, which was down 24 percent from the 2017-18 year. The money awarded, $303,049 to be exact, was … Continue reading ArtsGreensboro Grants Decline in Funding
“Poisoners of the public mind”: The dark world of public relations and government propaganda
Quashon AventStaff Writer We live in a world where the truth can be commodified and sold to the highest bidder. Companies and governments decide what is or is not the truth. They said that cigarettes do not cause cancer, that opioids are not addictive and that global warming does not exist. These are small examples of how corporations can manipulate the truth to fit their … Continue reading “Poisoners of the public mind”: The dark world of public relations and government propaganda
Revisiting The Magicians
William Myrl, Matthew ThomasStaff Writers With a TV adaptation currently airing its fourth season on SYFY, a fifth well underway, and BOOM! Studios warming up the presses for a graphic novel prequel set to release this summer, it seems that the time is ripe to take a look back at the New York Times best-seller that inverted the relationship between fantasy and escapism- and just … Continue reading Revisiting The Magicians
The Global Impact of Sports
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer In most countries, people learn English as a second language to better engage in business, or some other personal endeavour. However, there is a language that is much more important to the world than English: sports. Every country has sports that they idolize: in America, it’s football and basketball. In South America, it’s soccer. Parts of America and Central America value … Continue reading The Global Impact of Sports
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