Why I boycott Israel
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer When discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, much of the focus tends to be on the armed aspect of the conflict. We argue about who attacked whom, whether it was self-defense, or whether one side had better justification than the other. Yet, an important discussion to have, and important information to know, relates to Israel’s informal settlements in the West … Continue reading Why I boycott Israel
The lesson from the fall of the Roman Republic
Adam Griffin Staff Writer There is an oft-repeated phrase that “Rome did not fall in a day,” in fact, Rome was falling for hundreds of years. But the roots of this decline can be traced to the collapse of their republican form of government that traded stable institutions for imperial glory; suffice it to say, this trade marked the beginning of Rome’s long road … Continue reading The lesson from the fall of the Roman Republic
Brews & Bubbles at the Greensboro Science Center
Shannon Neu A&E Editor Lovers of science and alcoholic beverages will have the chance to gaze at meerkats, learn about dinosaurs and sip on delicious samplings of beer, wine and hard cider during the Greensboro Science Center’s second Brews & Bubbles event on April 23. Guests (who must be 21 or older) will receive a souvenir sample glass to taste drinks from a … Continue reading Brews & Bubbles at the Greensboro Science Center
Artists Weekly: Seers
Mary Windsor Staff Writer “Hey, I’m Seers,” he said, introducing himself. “A ‘seer’ is someone, by definition, who has an intuition of the future, and I can’t see the future,” Seers continued. “But I believe that I can control it. By envisioning it, I can make it happen. So I imagine the future and try to bring the changes I envision in the world.” … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Seers
Third Annual Beaux Eaux Follies Concert
Alexea Brown Staff Writer The UNCG Music Department hosted its third annual Beaux Eaux (pronounced “Bo-Zo”) Follies Concert, appropriately so, on the night of Friday, April 1 – April Fool’s Day, in the music building’s Recital Hall. The event was free to attend, asking only that attendees bring canned goods and nonperishable food items that could be donated to the Urban Ministry. Guests … Continue reading Third Annual Beaux Eaux Follies Concert
Horoscopes
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 Keep calm and carry on. Cliché right? But seriously, don’t freak out! Taurus April 20 -May 20 – It could be a blessing in disguise. I’m not sure. But you will be sad for a very long time and I’m sorry. Gemini May 21 -June 20 You made a mistake. Repair it. Rise above, but don’t ignore … Continue reading Horoscopes
What’s Hot in POP
Kashif Stone Staff Writer With 2016 being four months in, music has been nothing more than dynamic thus far. From Rihanna’s new “ANTI” album leaking onto the internet in January, causing mixed opinions from music critics and even her “Navy” fans, to Beyoncé taking the world by storm, yet again, with the surprise release of her “Formation” single, it is safe to say that … Continue reading What’s Hot in POP
Night of Wordsomnia
Vinnie Johnson Staff Writer Imagine staying up for 24 hours straight, listening to poetry, short stories and memoirs from a unique group of people. It’s a special experience, especially for those who hold value in the beauty, strength and truth that can found in the original literature of everyday people. And if you’re that kind of person, then the upcoming third annual Wordsomnia … Continue reading Night of Wordsomnia
Flag Football: Not just a hobby
Michael Fields Staff Writer UNCG gives host to a variety of intramural sports teams on campus, twenty-one different leagues over the course of two semesters to be exact.These sports range from basketball and soccer to battle canoes and racquetball. Flag football, one of a few intramural sports that is played in both the fall and spring semester, is entering its third week now, … Continue reading Flag Football: Not just a hobby
Professional Male Sports Stay Straight
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor On February 23, 2014, openly gay basketball player Jason Collins of the Brooklyn Nets played eleven minutes in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the first openly gay athlete to play in one of the four major North American sport leagues (NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL). A year later, Missouri linebacker Michael Sam became the first openly gay NFL … Continue reading Professional Male Sports Stay Straight
