Indie Musician Redefining ‘Made in China’ with New Distribution Tactics
Adam Faber Guest Writer For an aspiring musician, sitting down with a rapper who signed with a Def Jam label is an opportunity. The fact that he went on to start his own record label, and is focusing on passing on his knowledge to younger musicians is just icing on the cake. It’s likely you haven’t heard of D.V. Alias Khryst – he’ll say so … Continue reading Indie Musician Redefining ‘Made in China’ with New Distribution Tactics
Dr. Fulani Shakes the Nation
Quentin Merritt Staff Writer The election of Barack Hussein Obama was a historic moment for the United States of America. By electing him as the first black president, people of color in the U.S. were finally given a voice that they believed could represent them. Before the confirmation of Obama’s presidency, however, there was another trailblazer setting fire to the conventions of the American ballot. … Continue reading Dr. Fulani Shakes the Nation
Community Dialogue: The Faces of Mental Health
Justin Foxx Staff Writer Among the diverse faces and equally diverse stories told, all the seats of UNCG’s Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) were comfortably filled for the panel held on the night of Oct. 24. This particular panel was held by Kaleidoscope, a peer education program at the university, whose purpose is simple, yet unmistakably important: to spread understanding of diversity, equity and social … Continue reading Community Dialogue: The Faces of Mental Health
Stop Dissing My Ability: A Call for Accessibility
Meagan Bess Staff Writer “Stop Dissing My Ability” was created by Alyssa Pickens and Chloe Velasquez, co-presidents of Advocacy (for) Access, Action, Adaption. This organization’s mission is to “advocate for accessibility on UNCG’s campus and to educate, through group discussions and activities, students, staff and faculty about various disabilities including topics such as misconceptions, misinformation and adaptive technology.” The event was first created this past … Continue reading Stop Dissing My Ability: A Call for Accessibility
A Poetry Reading with GennaRose Nethercott and Travis Smith
Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 25, at Scuppernong Books, GennaRose Nethercott, author of “The Lumberjack’s Dove” and “A Ghost of Water” came out to read a little poetry during these cold, Autumn nights. Along with Nethercott was Travis Smith, a graduate from Chapel Hill and author of “Zodiac B,” which is a chapbook in cards, as well as various other poems that have … Continue reading A Poetry Reading with GennaRose Nethercott and Travis Smith
‘Hidden Voices’ None of the Above: Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline
Lauren Summers Features Editor Walking into the room, you see two rows of colorfully-decorated desks facing a teacher’s desk and a whiteboard. The walls are covered in photographs of teachers and students. A seemingly-typical classroom set up in a school. However, upon further inspection of entering the room, a much darker sentiment is revealed. All around you is the configuration of one of the United … Continue reading ‘Hidden Voices’ None of the Above: Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline
The United States to Withdraw from Nuclear Weapon Treaty with Russia
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer Last week, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will end its three-decade long treaty with Russia. The treaty currently bans a specific type of nuclear weapon that the United States accuses Russia of having. Signed in 1987, the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty forbids the United States and Soviet Union having ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between … Continue reading The United States to Withdraw from Nuclear Weapon Treaty with Russia
UNCG Students Affected by Social Media Scam
MaryKent Wolff News Editor The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) recently released a message that warned students of a social media scam circulating through the UNCG community. The warning was sent out via email around noon on Oct. 23. The email was titled “Important Safety Information” and was sent from the University Messages account, but was signed by both Cathy Akens, the Vice … Continue reading UNCG Students Affected by Social Media Scam
Trump Backs Saudi Explanation For Allegedly Murdered Journalist
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer After news broke of the death of a prominent Saudi Arabian journalist mid-October, many turned to President Donald Trump to condemn the actions of the Saudi Arabian government, who many believe killed the journalist. Instead, Trump said that he sees Saudi Arabia’s explanation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death as, “credible.” The Saudi Arabian government claims that Khashoggi’s death was an … Continue reading Trump Backs Saudi Explanation For Allegedly Murdered Journalist
Senator Elizabeth Warren Faces Backlash After DNA Test
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) is at the center of controversy following her decision to take a DNA test in order to prove claims that she has Native American ancestry. The senator made the decision to take the test after a lifetime of describing her family’s tales of Native American heritage. During a rally in July, President Donald Trump made a … Continue reading Senator Elizabeth Warren Faces Backlash After DNA Test
