Oktoberfest at Joymongers
Lauren Summers Features Editor Every year near the end of September, the celebration of the famous Oktoberfest begins. While the actual Oktoberfest is celebrated in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, breweries all across the United States take part in the festivities. You may be asking, “Why’s it called Oktoberfest when it begins in September?” Well, originally the celebration began in 1810, and was celebrated in October in … Continue reading Oktoberfest at Joymongers
Rising Stars and Local Talent: Benji Eza
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer If there is one thing Greensboro has, it is an abundance of talented local artists. One of the hottest spots in town to catch a local act is The Artist Bloc, located on West Gate City Boulevard. The Artist Bloc, or TAB for short, is a visual and performing arts coffee house and bar. Hosting a wide array of weekly events … Continue reading Rising Stars and Local Talent: Benji Eza
DeVos Loses Court Case Concerning the Delay of Student Loan Protections
Hannah Astin Staff Writer A federal judge ruled on Sept. 12 that Betsy DeVos’ delay of the Borrower Defense Rule was unlawful. The ruling was in response to a July 2017 lawsuit against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education. The lawsuit was filed by the Attorney General’s of 18 states, as well as the District of Columbia. The lawsuit accused DeVos of … Continue reading DeVos Loses Court Case Concerning the Delay of Student Loan Protections
The Predator
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer For the past week, something ancient has been stalking movie theatres. The film is loud, full of bloodlust and racking up a steady body count. This mysterious killer is not anything we see often, in fact audiences really only see it once every 8 to 10 years. The Predator, the ancient franchise from the 80’s has arrived back in theaters for … Continue reading The Predator
North Carolina Football Recap: Week Four
Dillon Overby Staff Writer Wake Forest kicked off this week of North Carolina football with a tough test against Notre Dame. Wake Forest was coming off of a loss to Boston College, and Notre Dame was coming off lackluster performances against Ball State and Vanderbilt. Wake Forest was able to hang with the Fighting Irish early, with a 7-3 score against Notre Dame at the … Continue reading North Carolina Football Recap: Week Four
Spartans on the Road
By Douglas Burns Staff Writer (@DougieJournalis) GREENSBORO, N.C – Women’s soccer and volleyball took home two more wins for the UNCG community this weekend, both away from home. The men’s soccer team did not fare as well, losing out by one goal against Appalachian State in Boone. UNCG Women’s Soccer absolutely hammered Virginia Military Institute by a score of 4-0, leaving no doubt who the … Continue reading Spartans on the Road
Border Patrol Officer Admits to Killing Four
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer A Border Patrol Agent has been arrested in South Texas, after confessing to killing four people over the course of a few weeks. The suspect, Juan David Ortiz, was arrested on suspicion of evading arrest after being found hiding in his truck in the parking lot of a motel. The search for Ortiz began when a woman, Erika Pena, said … Continue reading Border Patrol Officer Admits to Killing Four
The Aftermath of Hurricane Florence
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer After Hurricane Florence battered the east coast for nearly a week, the city of Wilmington on the coast of North Carolina is not out of the clear. The massive drop-off of rain pushed rivers to their flood stage. The cresting of rivers near and surrounding the coast, resulted in flash flood advisories as far north as New York and Boston. The … Continue reading The Aftermath of Hurricane Florence
Buffalo Bills’ CB Vontae Davis Abruptly Retires at Halftime
Monique Williams Staff Writer While on the clock at their full-time job, an employee takes off their uniform and walks out the door. There were too many customers and not enough help. They do not clock out or present any signal that they want to resign or quit. How would the boss feel? The team members? They would feel betrayed, similar to how cornerback … Continue reading Buffalo Bills’ CB Vontae Davis Abruptly Retires at Halftime
Unwrapping the Design of Barnum’s Animal Crackers
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Barnum’s animal crackers have been a part of lunchboxes for more than a century. They have been a snack staple for kindergarten classrooms throughout the United States. With a great taste and calcium to promote strong bones, parents never strayed from this snacktime classic. As of recently, the animal-rights group PETA, seems to think otherwise. For years they have rallied against … Continue reading Unwrapping the Design of Barnum’s Animal Crackers
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