Unrest in the Middle East
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer For almost two decades, our media has been a non-stop chorus of chaotic voices, reminding us of the turbulent situation in the region of the Middle East. This commentary and reporting all comes through a dangerously narrow, ethnocentric lens that distorts the views of Americans, and indeed, all western nations on the issue. But what is to be done? Clearly, … Continue reading Unrest in the Middle East
A Motorcycle Show and an Art Exhibit, All in One
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Greensboro’s Greenhill Center, has held the ‘Motorcycle. Art. Design’ (M.A.D) exhibit since early February. This past week I was able to walk around the exhibit myself, getting a feel for this flashy experience. M.A.D was a collaborative project, created by UNC School of the Arts Director of Scene Design, John Coyne and a select number of his graduate and undergraduate … Continue reading A Motorcycle Show and an Art Exhibit, All in One
McIver Demolition Project
Madison Hoffmann Staff Writer Plans are being discussed for future demolition of the McIver building in order to construct two new infrastructures to grow the UNCG nursing/STEM program. A four-story building will take the place of the existing McIver building, along with the construction of a south Chiller Plant. The new south Chiller Plant will feed chilled water through underground lines to … Continue reading McIver Demolition Project
An Interview With Connor Thompson
Jaives Lundy Staff Writer It takes a lot to be number one. That’s what has been engrained into every athlete from a young age. It takes a lot more, however, to be number one in the sport of tennis. Not only do you have to be the best player on the court, but in order to be the number one of your team, you … Continue reading An Interview With Connor Thompson
A Hearty Dinner: The Lull of Instant Ramen
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Examine the college student. If an x-ray diagram was made with what our bodies are made of, I would imagine that we would be made up of some interesting things. Our blood would be coffee, our brains would be tidbits of information strung together and our lungs would be ever inflating and deflating balloons struggling to keep the pace. As … Continue reading A Hearty Dinner: The Lull of Instant Ramen
Students and Free Speech
Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer Under the United States Constitution, the government, or anyone for that matter, is not allowed to take away a citizen’s right to free speech. In this country, we are allowed to express our opinions, criticize our government and enjoy the right to talk freely about a subject if we please. This Amendment, along with others, may be viewed as … Continue reading Students and Free Speech
Best Hip Hop Workout Playlist
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor This summer, (after spending the spring shirking working out and avoid the Kaplan Center like it was the plague) I decided to focus a good part of my time in actually attending the gym. Really getting a late start on a summer body, but better late than never. That being said, I need the most important tool for this. … Continue reading Best Hip Hop Workout Playlist
Seeing Panic! At the Disco -A Personal Experience
Teresa Dale Staff Writer With his energetic swagger, sequined blazer and a vocal range consisting of four octaves, Brendon Urie’s stage presence was more notable than any of the lights or pyrotechnics at the Panic! At The Disco concert on April 11. On a Tuesday night at the Greensboro Coliseum, Brendon Urie and his band graced the stage for a 90-minute set that cycled … Continue reading Seeing Panic! At the Disco -A Personal Experience
NBA MVP- Brodie or The Beard?
Aldrin Ubaldo Staff Writer The NBA season has come to a close and the playoffs is soon to begin. The season was filled with excitement and disappointment, but it was mainly capped off between the MVP race with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets guard James Harden. Both players are respectively leading their teams to the playoffs and have been … Continue reading NBA MVP- Brodie or The Beard?
Neil Gorsuch as US Supreme Court Justice
Salwa Majeed Staff Writer Former Colorado appeals court judge Neil M. Gorsuch was sworn in as the 113th Supreme Court’s justice on April 10th. The official public ceremony took place in the Rose Garden, with President Trump, White House staff, and Gorsuch’s family. According to The Washington Post, the ceremony for Gorsuch signaled the end of a 14-month process to fill former Supreme … Continue reading Neil Gorsuch as US Supreme Court Justice
