Personal, Comfortable and Classy: Old Town Draught House
Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer Alternative rock music played amid the many conversations that fluttered the pub. Laughter filled the bar from corner to corner as food and beer filled the many stomachs. Old Town Draught House was busy as the bar sat customers from end to end, ready to celebrate its annual launch party. Old Town Draught House stands firm off Spring Garden between the … Continue reading Personal, Comfortable and Classy: Old Town Draught House
Zinke’s Off-shore Oil Drilling Program Stirs Controversy
Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager Reviving coal was a campaign promise that President Trump prioritized in the first year of his administration, but oil and natural gas have become increasingly important. To start off the new year, the Department of the Interior, led by Secretary Ryan Zinke, announced “the next step for responsibly developing the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.” Also … Continue reading Zinke’s Off-shore Oil Drilling Program Stirs Controversy
Did You Know
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In 1990, second year center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. was joined by his father and former All-Star, Ken Griffey, to become the first father-son pair to play together on a team. On Aug. 14, 1990, Sr. and Jr. then became the first father-son pair to hit back-to-back homeruns in a game. Senior would play one more season before retiring, as Jr … Continue reading Did You Know
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Greensboro City Council Meeting Addresses Zoning and DACA
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On Jan. 16 the Greensboro City Council met in the Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Building in downtown Greensboro. Among items discussed were a controversial rezoning project on Lawndale Dr., as well as a resolution to call on Congress for the immediate action to pass the Dream Act. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. the meeting started with the introduction of … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting Addresses Zoning and DACA
The Price of Pumping
Kassandra Travis Staff Writer Beginning on Jan. 1, the state of Oregon lifted its ban on self-service gas pumps and it has the the state outraged. Although the state is demanding a reverse in the recently approved law, there is no concrete basis for their reaction. This novel experience for Oregonians will not only allow better access to gas pumps, but it will also allow … Continue reading The Price of Pumping
Cover Up And Say Goodnight – When Artists Borrow Songs
Sam Haw Staff Writer Never, in the entire history of pop music, has there been a lazier excuse for a cover song than Rihanna’s version of Tame Impala’s “New Person, Same Ol’ Mistakes.” Some of you will inevitably find my criticism of “RiRi” to be harsh, but if you were to go back and listen to both, you’d instantly hear two things: the instrumental is … Continue reading Cover Up And Say Goodnight – When Artists Borrow Songs
What Should Billionaires Be Doing With Their Money?
Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, donated $33 million in college scholarships to TheDream.Us, a non-profit organization focused on children protected from deportation under the DACA program. However, Bezos, along with billionaires just like him, have been under fire for their mistreatment of employees while enjoying their massive tax breaks. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, established by … Continue reading What Should Billionaires Be Doing With Their Money?
UNCG students representing on the Democratic 13th District
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer Two UNC-Greensboro students have been elected to serve on board of the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party in North Carolina. Roger Cooper, a senior at UNCG, was elected on Jan. 6 to serve as the chair for the 13th District Democratic Party. Sheree Simon, a senior in her third year, was chosen to serve as the secretary on the same day. … Continue reading UNCG students representing on the Democratic 13th District
Limón Dance Company: Gracefully Performed Dance Narratives at UNCG Lecture Series
Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer As they always say, the show must go on, and luckily it did for the Limón Dance Company on Friday. Because of the inclement weather in Greensboro, this performance almost did not happen. The excited spectators who have looked forward to this concert were very grateful to not be snowed-in. As part of UNCG’s annual lecture series, Limón Dance Company was … Continue reading Limón Dance Company: Gracefully Performed Dance Narratives at UNCG Lecture Series
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