Greensboro Police Officers Accused of Being Control Agents for KKK wizard
Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer On Oct. 2, a city council meeting brought into question the integrity of the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) Greensboro police officers identified as control agents for KKK wizard and its role in policing civil animosity. Several attendees at the meeting raised concerns over how the department’s civil emergency unit managed recent tensions. At the UNC Chapel Hill protests in August, officers … Continue reading Greensboro Police Officers Accused of Being Control Agents for KKK wizard
Judge Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court
MaryKent Wolff News Editor After a Senate vote of 50-48, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed to the Supreme Court as the 114 Supreme Court justice. “I applaud and congratulate the U.S. Senate for confirming our GREAT NOMINEE, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, to the United States Supreme Court,” tweeted President Donald Trump on Oct. 6. “Later today, I will sign his Commission of Appointment, and he … Continue reading Judge Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court
Soldiers for Hire: The Private Military Industry
Quashon Avent Staff Writer America is a country that loves privatization. This happens in prisons, police, intelligence agencies and even our pride and joy-the military. Private military firms are businesses that provide military and security services for their employers. In 2016, 75 percent of American forces were private contractors. In 2017, Erik Prince, former head of Blackwater, and Stephen Feinberg, head of Dyncorp, discussed plans … Continue reading Soldiers for Hire: The Private Military Industry
The Importance of This Year’s Nobel Prize Winners
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to two people, rather than the typical solo winner. Nadia Murad and Dr. Denis Mukwege received the award for their efforts to end the use of mass rape as a weapon of war. Both worked to help survivors of sexual assault, despite the risk to their own lives. Through their works they have … Continue reading The Importance of This Year’s Nobel Prize Winners
Trouble in Minnesota Paradise: Jimmy Butler Wants Out
Monique Williams Staff Writer “You (expletive) need me, Scott. You can’t win without me.” This is what Jimmy Butler yelled to Minnesota Timberwolves general manager, Scott Layden, in his return to practice last week. Emotions were high and toes were stepped on at that practice, and one thing remains clear: Jimmy wants out of Minnesota, but why? The outburst is not something that … Continue reading Trouble in Minnesota Paradise: Jimmy Butler Wants Out
A Worthy Adversary: UNCG and ETSU Battle to the Bitter End
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer It was a bittersweet homecoming night at UNCG Soccer Stadium as the Spartans and well-documented rival Buccaneers of ETSU played one another to a 1-1 stalemate. In the aftermath of the match, ETSU sits a 7-5-1 on the season and UNCG sits at 4-7-2. The summer heat which had been terrorizing the citizens of Greensboro seemingly departed alongside Hurricane Michael as … Continue reading A Worthy Adversary: UNCG and ETSU Battle to the Bitter End
America was founded on “Mob Rule”
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer While the voting for Brett Kavanaugh was being held, liberal protestors descended on the capitol building to give the senate a piece of their minds. The GOP is describing this as “mob rule” to discredit protests before they even begin. They argue that taking to the streets and “yelling in politicians’ faces,” is not a civil way to argue, and only … Continue reading America was founded on “Mob Rule”
UNCG Club Football Dominates Wright State on Homecoming
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Saturday’s Homecoming game was an exciting one. UNCG Club Football forced a shutout, running back Justice McLaurin tore up the defense all afternoon and the Spartans walked away with a 19-0 victory over Wright State. It was a big win for an up-and-coming team looking to establish itself as UNCG’s legitimate football program. In front of a lively crowd, they got … Continue reading UNCG Club Football Dominates Wright State on Homecoming
In-State College Football Recap: Week Seven
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer There was certainly a little more enthusiasm surrounding the football programs from the state of North Carolina a few weeks ago, but as we enter Week Seven, there are just a few teams with something left to play for. N.C. State began the season as the team with the most promise from our state, and have lived up to the billing. … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Seven
What All Did We Learn from the NBA Preseason?
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer Ostensibly, it seems that each and every reporter for ESPN gets paid every time the words “LeBron James” come out of their mouths. LeBron’s move to LA has not only drawn him more NBA attention, but Hollywood attention as well. James has spent plenty of time in the studio this offseason, but that’s what you can do when you’re the King. … Continue reading What All Did We Learn from the NBA Preseason?
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