McIver Building Demolished to Make Space for New Nursing Building
Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer Those who have classes anywhere near the Tate Street side of campus may have been delayed for the past three months by the fenced in area that is, or was, the McIver Building and its parking lot. The demolition of McIver is well worth taking a few seconds to watch as the building is tossed like a salad by the demolition … Continue reading McIver Building Demolished to Make Space for New Nursing Building
Four States to Send National Guard to the US-Mexico Border
Kevin Liu Staff Writer Texas has become the first state to deploy the National Guard to the southern boundary of the United States. President Trump announced on April 2 that he would be sending military personnel to the US-Mexico border. The mobilization began at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Austin, Texas. In addition to troops, the Guard stated that it would send ground surveillance … Continue reading Four States to Send National Guard to the US-Mexico Border
UNCG Clothing drive for LGBTQ+ Youth
Kolbe Adkins Staff Writer From March 26-29, UNCG held a clothing drive for at-risk LGBT+ youth. During its running the clothing drive collected a significant amount of clothes for shelters for at-risk LGBT youth, as well as UNCG students in need. In America, according to The U.S. Government’s Supplemental Document to the Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, approximately 1 to 1.6 million … Continue reading UNCG Clothing drive for LGBTQ+ Youth
Alter your Reality with Humans vs. Vampires
Rufus Simmons Staff Writer When strolling down the streets on UNCG’s campus, people are bound to see any number of things. Some of these sightings may be buildings, food trucks or perhaps a group of people with orange bandanas and nerf “blasters,” having the time of their lives playing the campus-wide game, known as Humans versus Zombies. According to Humansvszombies.org, “Humans vs. Zombies is a … Continue reading Alter your Reality with Humans vs. Vampires
An Autistic Perspective on Autism Awareness
Catie Byrne Staff Writer April 2 marked World Autism Awareness Day and throughout the month the topic of raising awareness for the developmental disability remains relevant to activists and autistic people. While many activists and organizations for autism are highlighted during this month, autistic people often feel left out the conversation. Dan Smith, however, wants to change that. “I am autistic and I hate … Continue reading An Autistic Perspective on Autism Awareness
Local Startup U Floss Seeks to Revolutionize Dental Care
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer At the turn of the century, technology and culture began to progress at a rapid-fire pace in the United States. For the majority of the first two decades, smart technology and social media have dominated the zeitgeist due to their easy to use nature and the revolutionary ways they allow us to communicate. While technology has evolved in this way, one … Continue reading Local Startup U Floss Seeks to Revolutionize Dental Care
Assemblages Anti-Oppression Works: Yathrip Abdelgadir
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer In today’s world, societies are multi-dimensional and understanding the dynamics of power is critical. The Assemblages Anti-Oppression Works at UNCG focused on providing a new lens for viewing this multi-dimensional world from an understanding perspective. From presentations ranging from citizenship to the LGBTQ+ community to human rights, the workshops covered it all, giving in-depth analyses and open discussions. One of the … Continue reading Assemblages Anti-Oppression Works: Yathrip Abdelgadir
Q+ Presents Queer Film Series: “Growing Up Trans”
Lauren Summers Staff Writer This Wednesday, Q+, UNCG’s Queer Graduate Student Association, hosted a movie night in the Phillips Room of the Elliott University Center. The movie shown was a part of a queer film series titled “Growing Up Trans,” that came out in 2015. The thought-provoking film documents the stories of different children and preteens as they navigate through their lives as transgender people. … Continue reading Q+ Presents Queer Film Series: “Growing Up Trans”
S. Carey Brings Atmospheric Folk to Cat’s Cradle Backroom
Sam Haw Staff Writer It is d*mn near impossible to transition from a backing member of a popular band to a solo career without facing constant comparison. For instance, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz were unable to escape the banner of Talking Heads when forming Tom Tom Club. Dave Grohl can try all he wants, but he is always going to be remembered as the … Continue reading S. Carey Brings Atmospheric Folk to Cat’s Cradle Backroom
Essential Oils Are Not the Cure
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Alternative medicines have long taken the forefront of culture and remedies. From turmeric powder to herbal supplements, supermarket shelves have been stocked with cures and remedies that seem to be the only escape from the conniving hands of big pharma. Yet, with such an emphasis on the alternative side of medicine, it can be easy to get swept up in the … Continue reading Essential Oils Are Not the Cure
