New EU House Bill Could Be a War on Memes
Ron de Varona Staff Writer I am tired of waking up and checking the news and thinking we live in an article written by “The Onion”. It’s already impossible to believe who our president is. Now on top of all of the net neutrality hullabaloo, the European Nation is trying to control the internet. With this proposed legislation, the EU is trying to tighten the … Continue reading New EU House Bill Could Be a War on Memes
Preservation or Growth? The Tough Choice Greensboro Locals Face
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer As Greensboro continues to grow, the metropolitan is gradually expanding. The development of housing and urban settings have now grown to the extent that historic homes are being bulldozed. For these homes, it is too late, but the message that arises from their demise serves as a warning to similar neighborhoods. Cedar Street is home not only to past artists but … Continue reading Preservation or Growth? The Tough Choice Greensboro Locals Face
The Illusion of Digital Privacy
Quashon Avent Staff Writer On June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision in the history of digital privacy rights. In the case of Carpenter vs. US, the court ruled in Carpenter’s favor, declaring that the government needs a warrant to collect cell phone location data. Before this proceeding, police were able to collect this data from the cell phone provider due to … Continue reading The Illusion of Digital Privacy
“13 Reasons Why” Depiction of Mental Illness: Hurtful or Helpful?
Michelle Everette Staff Writer Season two of the Netflix original series, “13 Reasons Why”, has proven to be even more engaged with difficult issues than the first season, if that’s even possible. The show, which is loosely adapted from a book of the same name by Jay Asher, centers around the suicide of sixteen-year-old Hannah Baker, focusing primarily on illuminating the events that lead … Continue reading “13 Reasons Why” Depiction of Mental Illness: Hurtful or Helpful?
Three Obvious Reasons Trump’s Space Force is a Bad Idea
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer At first, I didn’t want to write this article because I felt it wasn’t necessary. I thought “I shouldn’t have to explain why that’s a horrible idea. What could there be to say about a half-baked idea to make Starship Troopers a reality?” Well, unexpectedly, Trump is actually trying to make the unrealistic into a reality. And, since he has decided … Continue reading Three Obvious Reasons Trump’s Space Force is a Bad Idea
Hot Take: The 2018 World Cup
Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in its second round of games now, and boy do I have some opinions about the venue, teams and matches played thus far. FIFA, or the Federation Internationale de Football Association, have been very well known in the past to be weak in regards to one thing; money. They have a history … Continue reading Hot Take: The 2018 World Cup
North Carolina Republicans Propose Stricter State Voting Laws
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Republican Senators in North Carolina have recently proposed new legislation that would do away with the last Saturday of early voting during state elections. Legislators also proposed a constitutional amendment that would require all voters to show ID before casting their ballot. According to the New York Times, Republican party leaders are planning to propose yet another amendment that would … Continue reading North Carolina Republicans Propose Stricter State Voting Laws
The Moral Divide of XXXTentacion’s Murder
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Early last week, news broke out of the shooting death of Jahseh Onfroy, professionally known as XXXTentacion. He was recently murdered outside of a motorsports dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Outpours of condolences were sent from across social media platforms. To someone who was not familiar with him, they would just think of this as a tragic and senseless crime. Those … Continue reading The Moral Divide of XXXTentacion’s Murder
Former UNCG Student Andrew Moritz Heads to the Big Leagues
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer In the sixth round of the Major League Baseball Draft, the Atlanta Braves have selected former UNCG outfielder Andrew Moritz. Being the 172nd pick in the draft, Moritz signed a contract with the Braves for $242,500. The Carolinian was able to speak with Moritz about his transition to the Major Leagues. “The main difference between college and the major leagues is … Continue reading Former UNCG Student Andrew Moritz Heads to the Big Leagues
Monica Lewinsky Deserves a Better Apology
Sarah Goolden Opinions Editor In wake of the #MeToo movement, men and women alike have come together to support survivors of sexual abuse and work together to ensure that those who perpetrate violence against women are held responsible. What Tarana Burke started in 2006 to support particularly poor and minority victims became a viral hashtag, garnering the attention of celebrities such as Ashley Graham and … Continue reading Monica Lewinsky Deserves a Better Apology
