Durham and Greensboro rally against Trump’s immigration and refugee executive orders
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On Friday, January 27 hundreds of citizens rallied in Durham, NC to oppose President Trump’s newly signed executive orders regarding immigration and refugees. More than 200 citizens gathered in Greensboro late last week to rally against the executive orders, as well. The executive orders will work to ban refugees and immigrants from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, … Continue reading Durham and Greensboro rally against Trump’s immigration and refugee executive orders
Republican lawmakers in five states propose anti-protester legislature
Jack Payton Staff Writer On Jan. 24, President Donald Trump signed of an executive order intended to jumpstart progress on the Dakota Access Pipeline, as well as streamline the creation of further and additional pipelines, serving as the latest blow in an engagement between protesters and corporate interests across America. Legislation is being introduced in many states to further curtail the efforts of … Continue reading Republican lawmakers in five states propose anti-protester legislature
Vermin Supreme holds ‘victory tour’ performance at UNCG
Jayce Shore Staff Writer Political parody candidate and performance artist Vermin Supreme visited UNCG on January 26 on the last stop of his “Victory Tour” in promotion of his new book, “I Pony: Blueprint for a New America”. Supreme has been running for president since 2004 and has taken part in multiple riots during his career, usually guiding people away from danger and … Continue reading Vermin Supreme holds ‘victory tour’ performance at UNCG
Women’s March brings support and criticism
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On January 21 and 22, millions of women worldwide marched to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration sparking large support and some opposition. While advocating for women’s rights, protestors also supported immigration and health care reform, LGBTQ rights, protection of the natural environment, and racial equality. It is estimated that over half a million people marched in Washington D.C. … Continue reading Women’s March brings support and criticism
Governor Roy Cooper appoints Michael Regan to lead DEQ
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On January 3, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper chose Michael Regan to lead the Department of Environmental Quality. Michael Regan was sworn into office January 17, 2017. Michael Regan has had a decade of experience working as a specialist with the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, Regan has worked under the Clinton and Bush administrations from 1998-2008. … Continue reading Governor Roy Cooper appoints Michael Regan to lead DEQ
President Trump’s first week of executive orders stir controversy.
Linda Cheng Staff Writer President Donald J. Trump began his term with a blitz of executive orders, including beginning the promised wall, a ban on travel to and from certain Muslim nations, and reinstatement of abortion gag rules. On the campaign trail, President Trump often criticized former President Barack Obama for his use of executive orders with the aim of getting things done … Continue reading President Trump’s first week of executive orders stir controversy.
Womanhood in 2017
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Everyone knows what you are talking about when you utter the phrase “50s housewife.” You can picture the perfectly styled hair, the perfect dress, and all the way down to the perfectly manicured nails. There are probably two or three children close by. She may be vacuuming or cooking dinner, waiting patiently for the return of her husband from … Continue reading Womanhood in 2017
Second Half with UNCG Club Soccer
Brandon Combs Staff Writer On Feb 4, the UNCG Men’s club soccer team is back in action against the NC State Wolfpack. The UNCG club soccer team had not lost last season before they were suspended. The club even had marquee wins against larger in state schools such as North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For a good … Continue reading Second Half with UNCG Club Soccer
Is Black History Month History?
Antonio Rivera Staff Writer Back in elementary school, when my classmates and I would walk into class at the beginning of the day, there would always be a small passage and questions about an important black figure in history every day for the month of February. This method used by my teachers allowed for everyone in the class, no matter what race, to be … Continue reading Is Black History Month History?
Fast Food Frenzy: The Addiction to Convenience
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Imagine you are walking down the street, on a road trip, right after class. Your stomach growls and your eyes are drawn immediately to the neon bright lights and the appeasing trait of getting sustenance quickly. You walk in, order, and walk out with a bag of burgers, tacos, or even chicken wings. The accessibility as well as the convenience of … Continue reading Fast Food Frenzy: The Addiction to Convenience
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