Article on millennial nostalgia
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Back in the 50s’ and 60s’, due to minimum wage rising every so often to combat the inevitability of inflation, young people were able to finish high school, work hard in one of the many manufacturing jobs that were around back then and attain their dreams of a house and a white picket fence, no problem. … Continue reading Article on millennial nostalgia
Are LGBT millennials out of touch with their history?
Catie Byrne Features Editor Are LGBT millennials out of touch with their history? This can be a difficult question to quantify, for a portion of such a small portion of the population. However, millennial LGBT popular culture, is one of the things reflective of what this generation of community members prioritize. As a lesbian, this reporter can attest to two growing trends among millennials throughout … Continue reading Are LGBT millennials out of touch with their history?
Millennial special: Ask me about my hair
Lauren Cherry Copy Editor This is a story about my experience with natural hair. The term ‘natural hair’ refers to the hair of of someone of African descent that has not been chemically straightened by relaxers, keratin treatments,etc. I stopped getting relaxers almost two years ago. I cannot give an exact date of when I stopped getting relaxers because I did not do so … Continue reading Millennial special: Ask me about my hair
Letter to the Editor: The Property Protection Act’s Criminalization of Safe Workplaces
Hannah Howell Guest Writer The New Year in North Carolina brought with it several new laws that took effect on January 1st. The most consequential of these laws is the Property Protection Act (House Bill 405), which was passed by North Carolina’s senate last June. Judging it solely on its title, this bill seems to be in alignment with American values. The truth, … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: The Property Protection Act’s Criminalization of Safe Workplaces
Millennials will oversee the next scientific revolution
Spencer Schneier Technology Editor The common line of thinking is that easy access to computers, the rise of the internet and the prominence of mobile computing have created a generation fundamentally altered by technology. Those who make this point are right, but they are missing the full picture, settling for the tip of the iceberg as the story. From the rise of renewable energy to … Continue reading Millennials will oversee the next scientific revolution
Pinterest’s DIY has positive impacts on arts and economics
Kashif Stone Staff Writer The 21st century birthed a world revolving around technology, internet dependency and social media. Social media has altered many aspects of human life such as the way we communicate, make judgments and even think on a daily basis. Platforms such as Facebook, and the less frequently used MySpace, allows users to connect with old friends, classmates, family members or what … Continue reading Pinterest’s DIY has positive impacts on arts and economics
YouTube’s Impact on Music
Alexea Brown Staff Writer Last February, YouTube celebrated its 10th anniversary as the most popular video-sharing website on the internet. YouTube has provided entertainers, teachers and creators of all types with a platform to connect with, inspire and be inspired by billions of people around the world. The website has completely changed the way companies advertise and interact with their customers, and even had … Continue reading YouTube’s Impact on Music
The Evolution of Music Consumption in the Era of the Internet
Vinnie Johnson Staff Writer Ever since the age of the internet began, the way that people consume various products has been evolving at an extremely rapid velocity. One of the products whose consumption has changed the most drastically is music. As a rap nerd, one of the things I enjoy the most is talking with old heads about what it was like back … Continue reading The Evolution of Music Consumption in the Era of the Internet
Millenials, Social Media and the Continuing Rise of the Music Festival
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Coachella, Lollapalooza, SXSW, Moogfest, Bonnaroo… do these sound familiar to you? They’re all popular music festivals that (sometimes) include camping by your car, spending the day outside walking under the hot sun from venue to venue, listening to live music and meeting new people over the course of a few days. After the festival has run its course, there’s … Continue reading Millenials, Social Media and the Continuing Rise of the Music Festival
How the Internet is Changing the Way We Read
Shannon Neu A&E Editor As a student teacher, I FINALLY had my spring break two weeks ago. I had been looking forward to a week of quiet relaxation for what felt like way too long. One of the things I was most excited for was the chance to finally sit down and read a book – something I hadn’t been able to do all … Continue reading How the Internet is Changing the Way We Read
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