MEN AND SEXUAL RESPONSIBILITY
Zackary Wiggins Staff Writer The male’s accountability in regards to heterosexual sexual encounters goes beyond the condom. Pertaining just to straight men, the accountability that they have, which is often overlooked, is crucial to their own health and that of their sexual partners. While condoms are one of the best ways to prevent STDs and unwanted pregnancy, sexual accountability doesn’t stop there. We need … Continue reading MEN AND SEXUAL RESPONSIBILITY
Tech Giants on immigration ban
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Moments after President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily banning immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries, protests erupted across the world in support of the Muslim community; including the tech industry’s notable CEOs. With the stroke of a pen, the future of immigration changed in America. As the protesters flooded airports across the US, many companies took … Continue reading Tech Giants on immigration ban
This Week in Basketball
Jaives Lundy Staff Writer The past week saw both the men and women who represent UNCG basketball play two conference rivals. The Spartans saw their teams finish last week with 3-1 record. Men UNCG 68 CHATT 91 The story of this loss was that Chattanooga was more proficient (11-of-20) from the three point line than the Spartans (3-13) which … Continue reading This Week in Basketball
When Sports and Politics Mixes
Ian Hammock Staff Writer Thon Maker is a reserve rookie center for the Milwaukee Bucks, drafted with the tenth overall pick in last April draft and is projected to becoming a talented big man in the NBA in time. You see, in his adopted home of Australia, Maker played soccer before giving his focus onto basketball. He was moved there when he was five … Continue reading When Sports and Politics Mixes
I’m waiting for a Pence presidency
Sarah Swindell Staff Writer It feels like I am swearing when I say, “President of the United States Donald Trump”. It hurts my heart to think about it, but it’s a reality I cannot deny any longer. It has not even been long since the inauguration of President Trump, and already the presidency is in hot water. From the blatant lies about trivial … Continue reading I’m waiting for a Pence presidency
Interview with Guitar Legend Al Di Meola
James Ross Kiefer A&E Editor The electric guitar has been a source of musical ingenuity and wonder since its creation. Players like Eric Clapton, Tosin Abasi and Carlos Santana have become synonymous with the instrument, known for their impressive skills. When Al Di Meola picks up the guitar, with his brilliant musical insight and virtuosic prowess, he transforms what we think the instrument is … Continue reading Interview with Guitar Legend Al Di Meola
Feminism in Film
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer It seems like there is no better time than now to talk about Women. As the women’s march is still on the minds of many Americans, so is the future of women in general, as President Trump is taking executive actions regarding women and their healthcare. It seems that women have been come so far with the presence of … Continue reading Feminism in Film
Coraddie Release Party
Teresa Dale Staff Writer This past Friday UNCG’s art and literature publication, the “Coraddi”, celebrated the release of volume 119.1. The publication was met with a gathering in the Gatewood Studio Arts Building where students and alumni gathered for a first look at the magazine. Free copies of the magazine were distributed alongside, crafts, pizza and music by DJ Alvin Shavers. The “Coraddi” … Continue reading Coraddie Release Party
January’s UNCG Sustainability Film & Discussion Series
Emily Cramton Staff Writer This past Thursday night, the Weatherspoon Art Museum hosted a showing of the documentary “Racing to Zero.” As a part of UNCG’s Sustainability Film & Discussion Series, the event is geared towards lending a voice to the various environmental, sustainability and climate issues that affect us on a community to regional to global level. The program is the longest-running … Continue reading January’s UNCG Sustainability Film & Discussion Series
Cuddle Magic “Ashes/Axis” Album Review
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer The Brooklyn-based band, Cuddle Magic, just dropped their fifth album, “Ashes/Axis,” this past Friday. This electronic indie-folk band formed in 2007, beginning with members Ben Lazar Davis and Christopher McDonald. Members Kristin Slipp, Alec Spiegelman and Cole Kamen-Green joined soon after. Since then they have collaborated with musicians from all over the genre spectrum including the nearly ubiquitous Beyonce, … Continue reading Cuddle Magic “Ashes/Axis” Album Review
