Gratefully Living in the Now
Ron de Varona Staff Writer It is two in the morning and I am fresh out of the shower. Again I lied to myself that a reasonable bedtime was a possibility. I am still awake, because when the time came to decide if I wanted to rest, I simply was not tired. Going to bed just wasn’t what I was feeling like doing when I … Continue reading Gratefully Living in the Now
Venom: The Carolina Cobras’ Commanding Triumph at the Coliseum
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Cobras vs. Sharks sounds like the name of an exciting nature documentary, in which two apex predators are pitted against one another . However, this was not the case on the field Tuesday night, as the Carolina Cobras easily dispatched the defending National Arena League (NAL) champions, the Jacksonville Sharks, by a score of 73-48. The Cobras’ resounding victory will allow … Continue reading Venom: The Carolina Cobras’ Commanding Triumph at the Coliseum
The New Slavery: Forced Labor in Immigrant Detention Camps
Quashon Avent Staff Writer Penal labor has been a part of American history since 1865, when it was legalized as part of the 13th Amendment. Article 1 of the Amendment states: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” While some … Continue reading The New Slavery: Forced Labor in Immigrant Detention Camps
Cheerleader Draft Day
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer The National Football League announced last week that three male cheerleaders will debut during the upcoming season. This monumental addition to the NFL is a refreshing change of pace, especially given the recent controversy over players kneeling during the national anthem. Of the 32 teams in the league, two of them will host the cheerleaders. Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies joined … Continue reading Cheerleader Draft Day
Numerous Local Officials Rejecting Contracts with ICE
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Many local regions around the United States are rejecting or ending contracts with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite the possible millions of dollars they could bring in through those contracts. Many municipalities are currently debating whether to cooperate with ICE, particularly areas in need of money and potential jobs. Recently, ICE has been under scrutiny for holding undocumented immigrants … Continue reading Numerous Local Officials Rejecting Contracts with ICE
‘A Special Evening with Kishi Bashi and Jake Shimabukuro’: Review
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief As we drove from Greensboro to Raleigh for ‘A Special Evening with Kishi Bashi and Jake Shimabukuro’, the rain poured down with a force that could only be described as biblical. Unrelenting and nearly violent in nature, the forces of a thunderstorm threatened to derail the night that we had all been waiting for. Afterall, electric instruments and an outdoor concert in … Continue reading ‘A Special Evening with Kishi Bashi and Jake Shimabukuro’: Review
The Debate on the Next Supreme Court Justice
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer With all of the current affairs in national politics, it may seem hard to keep track of important information and issues. However, one new issue stands above the rest, having the ability to drastically affect the future of this nation’s legislation for decades: deciding who will be the newest United States Supreme Court Justice. The process of choosing a new Justice … Continue reading The Debate on the Next Supreme Court Justice
N.C. Republicans Call Special Session for New State Constitution Amendments
Hannah Astin Staff Writer On July 24, the North Carolina state legislature met to discuss the six state constitutional amendments set to appear on the ballot this November. The Republican-controlled legislature previously approved these amendments with a veto-proof majority. These amendments include changes to the State Constitution affecting the rights of crime victims, the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, a cap on the … Continue reading N.C. Republicans Call Special Session for New State Constitution Amendments
Last Chance U Season Three: A Review
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor When engrossed in a football game, it’s easy to forget that there are people underneath all of those pads. We see the flying helmets, the crushing tackles, but rarely do we get to see their faces. Last Chance U, a Netflix documentary, takes off the helmets and offers a raw, often emotional look inside the lives of Independence Community College Pirates … Continue reading Last Chance U Season Three: A Review
A Playoff Victory for the Carolina Cobras
Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – On Saturday night, the Carolina Cobras – Greensboro’s resident arena football team – faced off against the Columbus Lions at the Coliseum for a place in the playoffs. It was a tense and fast-paced affair, with the Cobras out for blood. This was because the Lions had beaten the Cobras twice, gaining three extra points in the process. … Continue reading A Playoff Victory for the Carolina Cobras
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