Millennial Memento Mori
Ron de Varona Staff Writer A quick little Google search can offer some great insight as to what people think Millennials are “single-handedly” killing. Google suggested that we are killing mayonnaise, Reddit, Hooters, Capitalism, golf, divorce, cable, lunch and beer. Even though I agree some of those things can go and no one would cry, I highly doubt that beer and lunch are going to … Continue reading Millennial Memento Mori
Trench: Twenty-One Pilots Album Review
Jamie Hartmann Staff Writer After a three year hiatus from most music production, the iconic duo Twenty-One Pilots recently released “Trench,” their fifth album. Twenty-One Pilots fans have long anticipated new music, now receiving 56 minutes and 14 songs of pure Alternative Hip-Hop. The album was produced by Fueled By Ramen, and was released on October 5th. Trench’s roots began shortly after the Emotional Roadshow … Continue reading Trench: Twenty-One Pilots Album Review
Bad Times at the El Royale: Weirder Than You Think, Better Than You Expect
Brittney Bailey Staff Writer “Bad Times at the El Royale” might just be the most unpredictable movie to hit cinemas in quite some time. Yes, the acting was spectacular and the dialogue was witty and sharp, but what stood out the most was the utter creativity and unpredictability of the movie. This was like a breath of fresh air considering a lot of big movies … Continue reading Bad Times at the El Royale: Weirder Than You Think, Better Than You Expect
UNCG’s Homecoming Block Party
Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 13, UNCG celebrated this year’s homecoming with a block party on the Kaplan Commons. In celebration of all things UNCG, the block party was filled with many people from all over Greensboro. From current college students to alumni, family and friends, people came to eat, play games and have a good time. The block party was mixed with … Continue reading UNCG’s Homecoming Block Party
Andy Warhol: Prints, Polaroids & Photographs
Justin Foxx Staff Writer The most striking theme that underlied almost the entirety of the Weatherspoon Art Museum’s new exhibit, a collection of pieces and polaroids created by the late American artist Andy Warhol, is the sheer simplicity of them. Having been a pioneer of what is now infamously known as ‘Pop Art,’ an art genre which serves to take figures and images of the … Continue reading Andy Warhol: Prints, Polaroids & Photographs
Friday Fest: Hispanic Heritage Month
Meagan Bess Staff Writer Friday Fest, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, took place on Friday, Oct. 12 in the Faculty Center. “Friday Cultural Fest has been taking place for more than 10 years, but this is the first time that we are partnering with the Office of Intercultural Engagement to feature Hispanic Heritage Month,” says International Student Advisor and DSO for the International Programs … Continue reading Friday Fest: Hispanic Heritage Month
United Nations Release Grim Prediction of Climate Change
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A new report by the United Nations (UN) scientific panel on climate change, known as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, has changed the conversation on climate change and vastly accelerated the timetable on climate disaster. A report published by the panel suggests that the consequences of inaction around climate change will just not be visible in generations, as previously believed, … Continue reading United Nations Release Grim Prediction of Climate Change
Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer A Chicago police officer has been found guilty of the murder of 16-year-old Laquan McDonald. Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second degree murder and is awaiting his sentence after shooting McDonald 16 times in 2015. Numerous protests erupted after the incident came to light. What made the outcry greater was the fact that the police department refused to release … Continue reading Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder
Keep it in the Banksy
Ron de Varona Staff Writer Art is, in my opinion, for everyone to witness- even pieces that don’t tickle your peach. One type of art that is made for specifically the public is graffiti. If you are familiar with the art style, you should already know the name Banksy. Banksy is an anonymous England-based political activist and artist. Although they do not use spray paint … Continue reading Keep it in the Banksy
Social Media is the Key to Involving Young People in Politics
Rejani King Staff Writer The Kavanaugh hearing was streamed live on multiple social media platforms, including Snapchat. Social media platforms making the choice to broadcast the hearing live, targeted not only adults, but youth who actively use it as a way to keep up with global news. The Kavanaugh hearing has been publicized almost everywhere (as it should be). By broadcasting the hearing on multiple … Continue reading Social Media is the Key to Involving Young People in Politics
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