NC Criminal Justice System Exposed

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer In recent years, the criminal justice system has been a major topic of concern for Americans. Numerous studies have exploited the harsh and unfair treatment of individuals based on socioeconomic characteristics. The North Carolina Poverty Research Fund, wanting to evaluate the current condition of the system in the state, sponsored the University of North Carolina School of Law to conduct a … Continue reading NC Criminal Justice System Exposed

North Carolina’s Districting Problem

Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer On Jan. 9, North Carolina unanimously voted the 2011 congressional district map unconstitutional. Almost 7 years after the original release, all three judges agreed that the proposed plan would result in partisan gerrymandering and therefore would not be an accurate representation of voting in the state. This is an extreme example of abusing power that is sadly not the first … Continue reading North Carolina’s Districting Problem

TV Teddy’s Trial

Kassandra Travis Staff Writer Referee Ted Valentine, also known as, “TV Teddy” is no stranger to controversy. Valentine has, once again, put himself in the crosshairs of his critics. Although his latest treatment of a senior player is an upset to thousands of fans, simply turning his back does not call for the amount of attention it is receiving. The latest strife concerning Valentine is … Continue reading TV Teddy’s Trial

Budget-Approved New Years’ Resolution Food

Abbigaile Gustafson Staff Writer If we’re perfectly honest, the Cup-O-Noodles-for-every-meal stereotype, dubbed to most overworked and unpaid college students, is not far off, and the accuracy of it is far too cringe-worthy. Those convenient, backpack-able cups full of carbs in soup form are way too cheap and easily made for college kids to pass up. I get it, it’s not exactly a life choice, but … Continue reading Budget-Approved New Years’ Resolution Food

UNCG Golf New Player: Grant Powell

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Golf season is about to start back up, and when it does, UNCG will have a new face on their roster. Grant Powell is beginning his first semester at UNCG as a sophomore after transferring from Greensboro College over winter break. Powell grew up locally, attending Northwest High School, graduating in 2016 after collecting a number of accolades while on the … Continue reading UNCG Golf New Player: Grant Powell

Me Too Movement and The Culture of the NFL

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Go back about two months, around Thanksgiving or the beginning of winter break. You could not log into Google and type in the name of a random celebrity without finding a story of that celebrity with skeletons in their closet. It seemed as if at least one of those celebrities associated with the original search had been accused of some sexual … Continue reading Me Too Movement and The Culture of the NFL

Old Town: A Greensboro Institution

Catie Byrne Features Editor On the corner of Spring Garden and Forest Street, next to Yum Yum Better Ice Cream parlor, is the Greensboro Institution, Old Town Draught House. A favorite among many UNCG students for its convenient location on campus, Old Town owner, Matt Lipp, told this reporter that he too first came to discover Old Town as a college student. “I worked here … Continue reading Old Town: A Greensboro Institution