Weatherspoon Art Museum Revives 1960s for Greensboro Community
Eden Landgrover Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum is currently displaying a variety of works from the 1960s in an extensive exhibit they’re calling “A Survey of the Decade.” The exhibit is aptly named for its thorough spans of the ten-year period. The exhibit has been compiled from the museum’s personal collection in correspondence with the university-wide initiative “1960s: Exploring the Limits.” Organized by the … Continue reading Weatherspoon Art Museum Revives 1960s for Greensboro Community
Spartans Get Involved in Annual North Carolina Folk Festival
Quentin Merrit Staff Writer With North Carolina’s annual Folk Festival descending upon downtown Greensboro, UNCG’s Spartans have found diverse and creative ways to get involved in the festivities at this free-of-charge event. The fun-filled weekend draws a crowd of over 100,000 people each year, with nearly 140,000 in attendance for 2018. This year, Greensboro celebrated the 76th anniversary of the festival with folk musicians from … Continue reading Spartans Get Involved in Annual North Carolina Folk Festival
The 1960’s- A Survey of the Decade
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer There is currently a multitude of gems here UNCG, and Weatherspoon Art Museum is a gold mine. The museum is currently running a gorgeous exhibit of art that reflects the political and social atmosphere at the time of the 1960’s. With themes ranging from the Civil Rights Movement to toxic masculinity, this survey of the decade is a must-see for any student with … Continue reading The 1960’s- A Survey of the Decade
Going to the Bathroom is not a Privilege
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor A charter school in Memphis, Tennessee went viral after a hall pass contract surfaced on Twitter. The creator, eighth grade teacher Mrs. White, limited students to only two passes per month, which includes getting water, going to the bathroom and seeing the school nurse. Although the teacher admittedly calls herself “petty” in the contract, it is much more than that. … Continue reading Going to the Bathroom is not a Privilege
Ariana Grande Inappropriately Touched at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer A new topic began trending this week after footage taken at Aretha Franklin’s funeral showed the officiating pastor getting inappropriately touching singer Ariana Grande. Grande performed the song “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” at Franklin’s funeral, after which the officiating bishop made what onlookers felt were inappropriate advances towards Grande. Bishop Charles H. Ellis III reached his arm … Continue reading Ariana Grande Inappropriately Touched at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
Activists Call for Change After Rise in Transgender Homicides
Hannah Astin Staff Writer Four transgender women have been shot this year in Jacksonville, Florida, and three of these victims died from their wounds. Many activists are outraged over the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s handling of the cases and are calling for a better relationship between the Sheriff’s Department and the LGBT community. Violence against transgender people is not limited to Jacksonville; the Human Rights Campaign … Continue reading Activists Call for Change After Rise in Transgender Homicides
Trump Administration Withholds Documents Regarding Supreme Court Confirmation
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The Trump administration has been accused of withholding crucial information from the Senate that equates to over 100,000 pages of records from Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh’s time as a lawyer as part of former President George W. Bush’s administration. This scandal has come about in the midst of a hearing Supreme Court confirmation hearing that could change the future of the … Continue reading Trump Administration Withholds Documents Regarding Supreme Court Confirmation
The Anonymous People: Overcoming Addiction
Meagan Bess Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept. 6, the film ‘The Anonymous People’, was shown in the Maple Room of the EUC, with an accompanying discussion to follow. The film discusses many of the struggles addicts may face, a topic that was discussed in depth following the movie by people who had experience with the subject. The event, which was open to the public, consisted … Continue reading The Anonymous People: Overcoming Addiction
Pipeline Connections Causing Controversy in N.C. Legislature
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer An ongoing funding controversy is affecting and threatening the development of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in North Carolina. The pipeline would go through West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina and stands to have a significant impact on the environment. It is also meant to generate jobs in states where the pipeline runs through. The pipeline has been criticized from the beginning … Continue reading Pipeline Connections Causing Controversy in N.C. Legislature
Femme Fatale: The Controversy of Serena Williams’ Catsuit
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Serena Williams is a powerhouse tennis player. With 23 grand slams under her belt, she is a dominant force on the tennis court. She has become a household name with her athletic abilities and down-to-earth presence. When Williams was told she was not allowed to wear a certain outfit, it was no surprise that tennis fans were in an uproar. Within … Continue reading Femme Fatale: The Controversy of Serena Williams’ Catsuit
