UNCG: A Campus Haunting
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer It was quiet. More quiet than usual, but the floorboards creaked just as much. I had been in the Foust building before, but never when it was this empty. The air was heavy. There were people in the building, but nowhere near. Yet, for some reason, I felt like someone was watching me from deep inside one of the rooms whose … Continue reading UNCG: A Campus Haunting
Opportunities to See the World with UNCG’s IPC
Meagan Bess Staff Writer College is about putting one’s full potential into a major, so why not spend some time taking courses for a semester or two overseas? UNCG offers numerous opportunities to study abroad. Not only does UNCG’s International Programs Center (IPC) orchestrate studying abroad, but our college’s departments- such as Bryan School of Business and Economics, Psychology, and Communication Sciences and Disorders- promote … Continue reading Opportunities to See the World with UNCG’s IPC
Why are Young People not Voting?
Rejani King Staff Writer This upcoming election on Nov. 6, 2018 is incredibly important. Why? It’s midterms. Midterm elections are important because they affect an individual’s state representation in Congress. Elections like this one usually see a lower voter turnout than others. It’s important that not only people of color but young people in general show up to the polls. We need more people in … Continue reading Why are Young People not Voting?
Report Detailing Arrests of Hundreds of Border Patrol Agents Released
Hannah Astin Staff Writer Hundreds of United States Border Agency employees have been arrested over the past two years. Over 500 employees of the border security agency have been charged with accepting bribes, trafficking drugs and a variety of other crimes, according to reports released on Oct. 12 by Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Human Resource Management and its Office of Professional Responsibility. These … Continue reading Report Detailing Arrests of Hundreds of Border Patrol Agents Released
U.S. College Student Apprehended in Israel over Boycott Movement
Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer 22-year-old University of Florida student Lara Alqasem was detained upon her arrival to the Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel last week. Alqasem was preparing to begin her studies in the human rights field at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem but was instead prevented from entering the country. Although the student visa she provided officials with was valid, Alqasem faced accusations … Continue reading U.S. College Student Apprehended in Israel over Boycott Movement
U.S. Plans to Expand Tent Camp In Texas For Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer Towering over a cotton field ready for picking are the giant tents located right beside a border crossing used for salvage cars arriving in Mexico. Any outsiders would never know that those tents serve as temporary shelters for migrant children. On Friday, Oct. 12, reporters were granted access inside the facility. When it first opened in June, it was home to … Continue reading U.S. Plans to Expand Tent Camp In Texas For Unaccompanied Migrant Children
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
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