ACC speaks out about HB2 and new “compromise” bill, HB186
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer In September 2016, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced that they would be pulling all neutral site championship events from North Carolina for the 2016-17 seasons, in response to HB2. In moving their events elsewhere, seven ACC events that were to be held in NC were affected. Additionally, moving the sporting events decreased NC economic value. “The decision to … Continue reading ACC speaks out about HB2 and new “compromise” bill, HB186
Day Without Women
Linda Cheng Staff Writer Organized by the same people behind the Women’s March on Washington, A Day Without a Woman is a march aimed at emphasizing the importance of women in the economy. According to their website, “The goal is to highlight the economic power and significance that women have in the US and global economies, while calling attention to the economic injustices … Continue reading Day Without Women
NC Anti-protester bill
Madison Hoffman Staff Writer House Bill 249, filed by Republican Representatives John Torbett and John Faircloth, is calling for the creation of a felony offense for “economic terrorism.” Economic terrorism is any attempt at economic destabilization by a group or individual. HB249 could have the power to label disruptive protesters as “economic terrorists,” as well as criminalizing the act of blocking … Continue reading NC Anti-protester bill
NC Gerrymandering court cases and protests
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On March 1, 2017, North Carolina citizens took advantage of the NC Legislature citizen’s lobby day and spoke directly to their state representatives, aiming to persuade representatives to vote for independent redistricting to counter NC’s long history of gerrymandering. A federal court in November 2016 ordered NC lawmakers to have a special election and to redraw 28 state … Continue reading NC Gerrymandering court cases and protests
The Republican Town Hall Reality
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer “As of late, it has become apparent that some individuals who are not really interested in meaningful dialogue attend town halls just to create disruptions and media spectacles.” “This is particularly unfortunate because it leads to a scenario in which only the loudest voices in the room can be heard and very little meaningful discussion can actually occur.” “While I am … Continue reading The Republican Town Hall Reality
Greensboro’s Finest: Coffee Shop Edition
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Like many of you, I love a strong cup of coffee, free wifi and a nice place to work or meet up with friends. The smell of fresh coffee brewing warms my heart. Greensboro has an eclectic coffee scene that is slowly starting to bud around UNCG. So coffee and tea lovers should stop by and go … Continue reading Greensboro’s Finest: Coffee Shop Edition
Pool Party at the Rec Center
Ian Hammock Staff Writer As I lay in the pool, the sound of music filled the cavernous room. The music, which was being expertly deejayed, was a mix of everything from The Beach Boys “Surfin’ USA” to Walk the Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance with Me” and set the perfect mood for a UNCG pool party. The party, a collaborative project between UNCG … Continue reading Pool Party at the Rec Center
Student suspended after confrontation with racist bully
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Fifteen year old Micah Speed has been the victim of consistent racial bullying at Wake Forest High School. On Friday March 3, Tyler Goodell tweeted a video of Micah being harassed by a white student. The student had a history of throwing derogatory slurs and phrases, such as “n*gger” and “black piece of sh*t” towards Micah. “That … Continue reading Student suspended after confrontation with racist bully
Inside ‘Savageland’: An Interview with David Whelan
Ross Kiefer A&E Editor One of the unique aspects of film is its ability to depict reality and fiction simultaneously. This is done in fictionalized narratives that share characteristics with events and attitudes that actually occur. Writer, director and producer David Whelan has capitalized on the anti-immigrant sentiment with his faux documentary “Savageland,” which presents a reality that seems all too possible. David … Continue reading Inside ‘Savageland’: An Interview with David Whelan
Valuing Women in March and Beyond
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer There was a time in my life I did not consider myself a feminist. Before torches are lit and pitchforks are gathered, know it was because I did not know I needed to. It was not a word in my everyday vocabulary. Feminists belonged in history, and the world around me seemed to reflect a society that respected and revered women. … Continue reading Valuing Women in March and Beyond
