‘Polaris Ghost’: Connecting the Dots Between William Blake and David Lynch
Caroline Galdi Staff Writer Eric G. Wilson is no stranger to publishing. As a professor at Wake Forest University, he has written several literary nonfiction books which have received critical acclaim. He has also been published in several esteemed literary magazines and other publications. But, his newest release marks a new step in his literary work. “Polaris Ghost” launches Wilson’s career into fiction with a … Continue reading ‘Polaris Ghost’: Connecting the Dots Between William Blake and David Lynch
‘City, Village, Exurbia’ Brings the World to Greensboro
Emily Hicks Staff Writer As the spring semester winds down, you might feel as if you have been bitten by the travel bug. If so, take a walk through the newest exhibition in the Weatherspoon Art Museum to fulfill your travel wishes without ever having to leave campus. From now until July 8, the museum on campus hosts a new exhibit: “City, Village, Exurbia” which … Continue reading ‘City, Village, Exurbia’ Brings the World to Greensboro
Looking into the US stock market for 2018
Chris Funchess Staff Writer Overall, 2017 was a great year for the stock market. All of the major indices were up and the U.S. labor market was as strong as it has been in a generation. So far in 2018, many of the economic indicators are still strong, and inflation is still low even though it remains a persistent fear. The market on the other … Continue reading Looking into the US stock market for 2018
Reel Talk From America to Wakanda: Exploring Patriotism
Abbigaile Gustafson Staff Writer In the few weeks that “Black Panther” has been in theaters, it has completely blown away the box office and has already influenced pop culture. According to a March 19 issue of Forbes, Black Panther stands as the biggest solo superhero movie. It also is the biggest movie thus far to be directed by a black filmmaker and the 14th highest-grossing … Continue reading Reel Talk From America to Wakanda: Exploring Patriotism
Consumer Demand Should Support Ethical Coffee
Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor The only thing I like about my morning, is my coffee. From the long, brisk walk from my apartment to campus, to the lull of the morning gen-eds which are better for doodling than for learning, coffee is the only thing which gets me through. I am also not the only person who feels this way. According to the National Coffee … Continue reading Consumer Demand Should Support Ethical Coffee
North Carolina Sports Beat
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard became the first player since Kevin Love in 2010 to score 30 points and grab 30 rebounds in a single game, leading Charlotte to a victory over the Nets. However, because he received a technique foul for his 16th of the season, this led to an automatic one game suspension. As he sat on the bench, … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Dr. Sarah Imhoff Presents an Exploration of Jewish Masculinity
Shira Snyder Staff Writer On Wednesday, Dr. Sarah Imhoff, of Indiana University’s Religious Studies and Borns Jewish Studies Programs, came to UNCG to present her lecture, “Jewish Men Past and Present: Sexuality and Stereotypes,” on Judaism and how it relates to masculinity. She began by bringing attention to the controversial Tablet article, “The Specifically Jewy Perviness of Harvey Weinstein.” Imhoff dismissed the article’s claim that … Continue reading Dr. Sarah Imhoff Presents an Exploration of Jewish Masculinity
Triad Stage Hosts TEDxGreensboro 2018 – Celebrating Curiosity Through ‘Wonder’
Lauren Summers Staff Writer Whether your wonders are about art, health, society or changing the world, we all have ideas worth sharing that we wonder about. On Thursday, in an event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., TEDxGreensboro held a forum at Triad Stage showcasing 13 speakers from Greensboro who gave sensational, mind-expanding TED talks that celebrated curiosity and new ideas. The talks covered a … Continue reading Triad Stage Hosts TEDxGreensboro 2018 – Celebrating Curiosity Through ‘Wonder’
50 million Facebook users information leaked
Madison Hoffmann Staff Writer Facebook has become even more of a discussion topic than usual this week after news broke that Cambridge Analytica, a data firm connected to President Donald Trump’s campaign to assist in data operations, accessed information from roughly 50 million Facebook users without permission. Cambridge Analytica achieved access to user data through an app used as a research tool that was essentially … Continue reading 50 million Facebook users information leaked
North Carolina A&T Ends Pride Week with Talk About LGBTQ+ Representation
Kolbe Adkins Staff Writer Friday marked the end of Pride Week at the University of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical college, which was a celebration of people in the LGBTQ+ community to come together to celebrate themselves with the rest of the university’s students. During this week, there were a variety of activities held throughout the campus such as tie-dye, movie day, speed friending, mixers … Continue reading North Carolina A&T Ends Pride Week with Talk About LGBTQ+ Representation
