Immigration and Customs Enforcement Returns to Headlines
Marisa SloanStaff Writer From President Trump’s travel ban prohibiting the issuance of visas to citizens of largely-Muslim countries to his attempts to use the legal status of DACA recipients as a gambling piece in his crusade for a border wall, there has been no shortage of topics with which to discuss. Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border control have taken center stage once … Continue reading Immigration and Customs Enforcement Returns to Headlines
CommUnity Dialogue “Why do all the __ students sit together in the Caf?”
Megan Pociask Staff Writer Diverse? Absolutely. Our campus is certainly proud to claim such a title. Inclusivity? That’s another concept worth questioning altogether. These questions, along with a number of others, are what were discussed most recently at the Office of Intercultural Engagement’s CommUnity Dialogue series. This time, the event took place at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 6 in the EUC and focused on the topic … Continue reading CommUnity Dialogue “Why do all the __ students sit together in the Caf?”
N.C. State Legislators Working Towards School Renovation Plans
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer Republicans in North Carolina’s State Senate have released a plan to enable school construction and renovations to be approved without voter approval. This plan comes from North Carolina State Senators Harry Brown, Kathy Harrington and Joyce Krawiec from Onslow County, Gaston County and Forsyth County respectively. The North Carolina General Assembly is currently considering how to go about securing future funds for … Continue reading N.C. State Legislators Working Towards School Renovation Plans
Review: Kyle Hines’ “Just A Kid From Sicklerville”, Parts 1-3
Monique WilliamsStaff Writer Athletes have to fulfill many responsibilities, such as attending practice, exercising regularly, traveling, being aware of their diets, conditioning—the list goes on. Yes, playing that sport is their job, but they are human beings with relationships and families, just like us. For instance, when you tune in to a Golden State Warriors game, you see Stephen Curry’s dad or wife in the … Continue reading Review: Kyle Hines’ “Just A Kid From Sicklerville”, Parts 1-3
NBA Trade Deadline: AD Talks Dominate, Fultz, Harris, Gasol Find New Homes
Chelsea McBayStaff Writer The NBA trade deadline passed at 3:00 pm last Thursday, and a host of players—including former number one pick Markelle Fultz, up-and-coming forward Tobias Harris and future Hall of Famer Marc Gasol—found new homes, but prized commodity Anthony Davis will remain in New Orleans. The loudest conversation prior to the deadline was whether or not superstar forward Anthony Davis would get the … Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline: AD Talks Dominate, Fultz, Harris, Gasol Find New Homes
Drew and Ellie Holcomb: A Musical Power Duo
Crystal AllenStaff Writer As I took my seat in The Carolina Theatre, I knew almost nothing about the Nashville-centered couple. So, as the lights began to dim and cheers erupted from the audience, I had no idea what to expect. The second Drew and Ellie walked on stage, I could tell that there was something special about them. They encompassed this vibrant energy which made … Continue reading Drew and Ellie Holcomb: A Musical Power Duo
HERstory: Ida B. Wells
Meagan BessStaff Writer Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was born on July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Wells was one of eight children born to James and Elizabeth Wells. Her father, James Wells, went with his father to Holy Springs at eighteen to develop skills he used as a carpenter’s apprentice. Her mother, Elizabeth Wells, was one of ten children born on a plantation in Virginia. … Continue reading HERstory: Ida B. Wells
Art on Paper at the Weatherspoon
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Beginning on Feb. 3, the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNCG is holding an exhibit featuring a selection of different pieces of art crafted by various artists. The event celebrates contemporary art in which artists use paper to create surface structures and or other material. There were many different interesting and rather eccentric pieces on display. A piece that had particularly grasped many … Continue reading Art on Paper at the Weatherspoon
UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Defeat Wofford, Fall to Furman
Andrew SalmonSports Editor Clad in pink sneakers and pink headbands in honor of February’s National Cancer Prevention Month, UNCG Women’s Basketball returned to Fleming Gymnasium last week after a two-game road trip, shrugging off a slow start to defeat Wofford 77-61 on Feb 6, then falling to Furman 59-49 on Saturday. The Spartans (9-15, 3-6 in SoCon) trailed the Terriers (11-12, 3-5 in SoCon) by … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Defeat Wofford, Fall to Furman
Guilford County School Buildings Receive Failing Grades
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer A 2018 study was conducted on all of the elementary, middle and high schools in Guilford County. The study assessed whether or not each building was up to par. In other words, they were surveyed to see if they were equipped to meet the educational and safety needs of the students. Each school was rated on a scale of 1-100. 22 percent … Continue reading Guilford County School Buildings Receive Failing Grades
