In the heart of darkness: U.S. covert actions in Africa
Quashon Avent Staff Writer The War on Terror began 17 years ago, sparked by the events of 9/11. Our first military conflicts began with the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. Eventually we saw combat in Libya, Pakistan, Yemen, Syria and Egypt. Our counterterrorism operations in Africa, however, rarely receive any public attention. In 2014 alone, we were militarily involved with 49 out of 54 African … Continue reading In the heart of darkness: U.S. covert actions in Africa
M*A*S*H Star Alan Alda Comes to UNC Greensboro
Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Friday, Sept. 21, UNCG welcomed American actor, director, comedian and author Alan Alda. Alda is best known for his performance as the character Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M.A.S.H, which ran from September of 1972 to February of 1983. To say that the UNCG auditorium was packed is an understatement. People from all over Greensboro came to see the … Continue reading M*A*S*H Star Alan Alda Comes to UNC Greensboro
Biggest Winners and Losers from the Primetime Emmy Awards
Brittney Bailey Staff Writer The 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards aired with its usual Hollywood pomp and circumstance.Glitz and glamour might of hung down upon tinseltown’s top elites but not everyone left home a winner. Only some managed to get their hands on the famed golden statue while others left with only their fortunes to keep them happy. Here, were the winners and losers from … Continue reading Biggest Winners and Losers from the Primetime Emmy Awards
National Study Presents the Effects of Childhood Adversities Among Americans
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer On Monday, September 17, JAMA Pediatrics released the results of the largest nationally representative study ever, conducting the effects of ACEs in adults. ACE is an acronym for Adverse Childhood Experiences, a subject which has been ignored by many researchers in the past. The results of this study confirmed that ACEs and chronic health issues later in life are profoundly interrelated … Continue reading National Study Presents the Effects of Childhood Adversities Among Americans
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Finds Voting Rights Act To Be Under Attack
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer According to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, the successes of the Voting Rights Act are under threat in various states, including North Carolina, after a Supreme Court case weakened several significant provisions within the law. The purpose of the 1965 law was to ensure that minorities could vote without having to overcome local and state level legislation, as well … Continue reading U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Finds Voting Rights Act To Be Under Attack
Satire: Kids These Days
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor You know, I really think this is it. This generation is gonna be the one to mess everything up. Yup, Baby Boomers are going to tank this great country we’ve created. It’s hard to believe with all the information in the world is at our fingertips and yet kids these days just don’t seem too bright. There are so many … Continue reading Satire: Kids These Days
Community Dialogue: Midterm Matters
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer For many of us, the 2016 U.S. national election feels like it was just yesterday. The 24-hour news on repeat, and friends and family texting and calling as emotions flooded the populace still feels familiar and fresh. Yet, two years later, the nation is heading back to the polls for a different type of election: the midterm elections. In order to … Continue reading Community Dialogue: Midterm Matters
Remembering Mac Miller
Trent Ryden Staff Writer “I can’t help myself, I think I need some help.” These words are the only lyrical contribution that the now deceased Mac Miller gave on the Ab-soul song D.R.U.G.S. As the song goes on, Miller reappears, only stating this line. In the case of Mac Miller, who died at the age of 26 on Sept. 7th of an apparent drug overdose, … Continue reading Remembering Mac Miller
Twin Fantasy: A Night at the Cradle with Car Seat Headrest
Emily Hicks Staff Writer The Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro welcomed back a familiar band on Friday night, as Car Seat Headrest came to town as part of their Twin Fantasy tour. The air was muggy, but spirits were high as the crowd mulled through the entrance to the venue. Car Seat Headrest’s cross country tour celebrates the re-recording of lead singer Will Toledo’s solo album, … Continue reading Twin Fantasy: A Night at the Cradle with Car Seat Headrest
We can’t blame Ariana Grande for Mac Miller’s death
Rejani King Staff Writer On September 7, 2018, rapper Mac Miller died at the age of 26 because of an alleged drug overdose. Many of his fans and artists that were close with him took to social media to express their condolences and grief. However, there were some fans that took to the internet to blame Ariana Grande for his death. Grande and Miller were … Continue reading We can’t blame Ariana Grande for Mac Miller’s death
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