U.S. to Begin Blocking Asylum Seekers from Entering Across Mexican Border
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer The Trump administration has announced its plan to start blocking a relatively small number of asylum seekers from using the San Ysidro border to enter the United States. The blockade is only the beginning of finding locations to turn away immigrants applying for refugee or asylum status. Introduced by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen during the final month of 2018 and in … Continue reading U.S. to Begin Blocking Asylum Seekers from Entering Across Mexican Border
The Punisher: Season 2
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer Frank Castle is finally back, in the Netflix original “Marvel’s The Punisher.” Jon Bernthal returns as the titular anti-hero bringing lots of mayhem to television screens. Taking place a year after the events of the first season, we find Castle living a more laid back life, after smashing his best friend turned enemy Billy Russo’s face into oblivion. Unfortunately for Frank, … Continue reading The Punisher: Season 2
UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Beat Western Carolina in Lone Game of the Week
Andrew SalmonSports Editor Nadine Soliman recorded a 24/12 double-double, Te’ja Twitty added 16 points and UNCG (8-12, 2-3 SoCon) led for the final 39 minutes of the game as they cruised past Western Carolina (4-16, 0-5 SoCon) at Fleming Gym on Saturday, 71-59. After previously losing six of their last seven games, it was a much-needed win for a Spartan team that has struggled to … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Beat Western Carolina in Lone Game of the Week
UNCG Basketball Defeats The Citadel and Mercer, Continues Five-Game Win Streak
Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Last Thursday, UNCG Men’s Basketball (19-3, 8-1 SoCon) faced off against The Citadel (10-10, 2-7 SoCon) at the Greensboro Coliseum. Coming off of a three-game win streak after their ugly loss to Wofford a few weeks ago, UNCG needed a good game to keep the momentum going. That is exactly what they did, beating The Citadel 83-60. It was a competitive opening … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Defeats The Citadel and Mercer, Continues Five-Game Win Streak
Citizenship Question Could Affect Census Outcome
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer All over the country, there are ongoing discussions and a legal battle around the constitutionality of putting a citizenship question on the census. In the ongoing legal battle between the Trump administration and various judges who have raised questions about the constitutionality of putting the question on the census, a federal judge in New York ruled that it was unlawful for the … Continue reading Citizenship Question Could Affect Census Outcome
Mueller contradicts Buzzfeed report about Cohen lying to Congress
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer On Jan. 19, the administration of special counsel Robert Mueller issued a statement disputing claims made by a Buzzfeed News article. The Buzzfeed News team reported that President Trump had ordered his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to lie to Congress while under oath. The response from Mueller’s counsel came less than 24 hours after the Buzzfeed reporting, and although it was brief … Continue reading Mueller contradicts Buzzfeed report about Cohen lying to Congress
How the Grinch Stole the Show
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Friday Jan. 25, the Elliot University Center (EUC) hosted a screening of 2018’s “The Grinch,” starring English actor Benedict Cumberbatch who provides the voice of Dr. Seuss’s infamous green character, himself. Almost everyone knows of the green Who that despises Christmas and plots to steal Christmas from the Who’s as well as destroy their holiday cheer for good. To say that … Continue reading How the Grinch Stole the Show
Giving with Spartan Love During MLK Day of Service
Meagan BessStaff Writer It was only the first week back, and Spartans came out early on a cool Saturday morning on Jan. 19th. The 15 different service projects lasted from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some past and current community partners for this extraordinary day included Spartan Open Pantry, Greensboro Urban Ministry, and Hannah’s Bridge. After students checked in at tables in the Elliott University … Continue reading Giving with Spartan Love During MLK Day of Service
The Wise and the Neglected
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer In many cultures, there is an emphasis on the elderly. They are given leadership roles and admired with overflowing respect. These acts are often seen in Asian and Latino communities. The family unit is vital to their culture. However, it seems as if in The United States, our senior citizens are given the backseat. This is unacceptable, given that there are 47.8 … Continue reading The Wise and the Neglected
Toro y Moi – Outer Peace: Chillwave’s Last Stand
Chauncey JamesStaff Writer Can anyone afford to relax in 2019? The world around us has become a place of endless melancholy, and current pop music has found it fit to follow in that regard. The spheres of rap and R&B have turned darker and drearier, so it would not have been a surprise if Toro y Moi went the same route with his latest LP, … Continue reading Toro y Moi – Outer Peace: Chillwave’s Last Stand
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