Review: Kane Brown
Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor From living on the streets to selling out stadiums, Kane Brown has shown the world that regardless of where your journey starts, you have the ability to paint a beautiful future. Brown was born on Oct. 21, 1993 in Georgia from a mixed raced family, with his mother being caucasian and his father being of black and Cherokee descent. … Continue reading Review: Kane Brown
Review: The First Purge
Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor On July 4, 2018, the movie “The First Purge” was released in theatres nationwide. Written and directed by James DeMonaco, “‘The First Purge’” is the fourth film in the series, bringing the story back to its gruesome origin. With the film bringing in over $9.4 million in its opening weekend, “The First Purge” is the highest grossing entry in … Continue reading Review: The First Purge
Review: Demi Lovato- Sober
Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor At the young age of 25, Demi Lovato has achieved much success through her music and acting career. Yet behind the professional success, she has had her own personal struggles. In recent years she has opened up about her battles with bullying, mental illness and drug abuse. Demi Lovato has supported several organizations, including “STOMP Out Bullying” and “National … Continue reading Review: Demi Lovato- Sober
Review: ‘Book of Mormon’ Comes to DPAC
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief Back by popular demand, “Book of Mormon” brought the word of Jesus – kind of – to Bull City this August. The fast-paced, gut-busting musical made its return to Durham from Aug. 7 to Aug. 12, bringing in excited patrons from around the state. Back from its sold out European tour, “Book of Mormon” brought an anything-goes kind of humor to the … Continue reading Review: ‘Book of Mormon’ Comes to DPAC
The Epidemic of Missing Native Women
Quashon Avent Staff Writer The reaction to missing and murdered native women can really be explained in one word: apathy. The Canadian and American governments do not seem to be concerned with the well-being of these women, which is why they continue to disappear. Canada created a $54 million inquiry commission into missing and murdered native women, yet they still don’t have an active database. … Continue reading The Epidemic of Missing Native Women
Ride Systems Presents: Spartan Chariot
Lauren Summers Features Editor As the school year begins, many students who arrive back on UNCG’s campus rely heavily on campus transportation to get around. This year, Ride Systems is working with UNCG’s campus shuttle operation to “provide real-time GPS tracking with a mobile app that students use to conveniently ride the bus.” Ride Systems is a developer that provides features that make riding … Continue reading Ride Systems Presents: Spartan Chariot
WUAG-A-PALOOZA
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer On Friday, Aug. 18 in the Cone Ballroom, WUAG-A-PALOOZA made its first entrance into the UNCG scene with a bang. With performances from six Greensboro local bands including The Quarter Roys and Black Haüs, it was an event to make history here at UNCG. WUAG-A-PALOOZA was a mini music festival organized by the University’s very own radio station, WUAG 103.1 FM. … Continue reading WUAG-A-PALOOZA
Spartan Cinema: Black Panther
Justin Foxx Staff Writer To say that Greensboro’s LeBauer Park lawn was packed for the showing of “‘Black Panther’” on Friday, Aug. 17 would be a severe understatement. The stretch of lawn facing the projector area was jam-packed with adults and children alike for the UNCG Spartan Cinema event. Movie goers spilled out onto the sidewalk, all hoping to still get a decent view as … Continue reading Spartan Cinema: Black Panther
Beyoncé’s Historic September 2018 American Vogue Cover and Its Importance to Black Culture
Rejani King Staff Writer Beyoncé has recently released her September 2018 American Vogue cover. Upon seeing the cover for the first time, I was not only stunned but in awe. As I read her essay for the feature, I couldn’t help but think of Black women and young artists of color around the world. In this feature, she’s being authentic, real and raw with not … Continue reading Beyoncé’s Historic September 2018 American Vogue Cover and Its Importance to Black Culture
The Price of $2.90 A Gallon
Bruce Case Staff Writer Currently North Dakota has the third lowest unemployment rate in the country, at 2.6 percent. At one point, some estimates were showing an unemployment rate closer to 2 percent. At first glance, these look like promising statistics. However, the reason that the unemployment rate is so low is due to the vast influx of jobs created by oil rigs. Since 2012, … Continue reading The Price of $2.90 A Gallon
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