Craze around Non-Fungible Tokens
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Many people are familiar with the term cryptocurrency, especially with the rave around bitcoin in the last few years. Recently, trading cards and the art market has had a hand in the digital marketplace. Digital trading cards and art are being sold at strikingly high prices in the form of non-fungible tokens. Non-fungible tokens simply mean that they are unique and … Continue reading Craze around Non-Fungible Tokens
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Warrior For Women
Hannah Larson Staff Writer Given that Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed last September and Democrats just introduced legislation to build a monument on the Capitol in her honor, it is high time to pay homage and shed some light on her career. She was a fighter for all women pushing for equality in every aspect of life. While she was not appointed to the Supreme Court … Continue reading Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Warrior For Women
Senate Bill 37 Remains Vetoed by One Vote
Victoria Cox Staff Writer Senate Bill 37, which was vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper last week, would require in-person options for all schools in the state of North Carolina. An attempt to override was 29-20 in the Senate, missing the three-fifths majority required to override a veto by one vote. According to WFMY News 2, “The governor said the bill falls short on safety. Supporters … Continue reading Senate Bill 37 Remains Vetoed by One Vote
UNCG Welcomes New OIE Assistant Director, Victoria Walters
Austin Horne News Editor Last month, the Office of Intercultural Engagement completed its search for an Assistant Director to head the Kaleidoscope Peer Educator Program, Spartans in Dialogue, Community Dialogues, House of Privilege and Tunnel of Oppression. The OIE found Victoria Walters; a book-lover with a penchant for social justice education. Being in a student-facing office, they agreed to an interview where they could introduce … Continue reading UNCG Welcomes New OIE Assistant Director, Victoria Walters
Should’ve Just Been Called “The Foundation.”
Naima Said Staff Writer Wrong Turn 7: The Foundation (2021) is the most recent installment in the Wrong Turn franchise, though exploits its commonality with only the name. The film, starring Charlotte Vega, follows a group of friends who intentionally hike off-trail in the Appalachian Mountains. It’s quite evident the original Wrong Turn (2003) screenwriter Alan B. McElroy returned. Though in his efforts to subvert … Continue reading Should’ve Just Been Called “The Foundation.”
Step Into The World of Evermore
Hannah Hall Arts and Entertainment Editor Taylor Swift has been a dominating force in the music industry since her debut self-titled album nearly fourteen years ago, so it should be no surprise to anyone that the pop star used her time in quarantine to create and release two new albums. The most recent of the two albums, Evermore, has become a solid rotation to the … Continue reading Step Into The World of Evermore
Another COVID-19 Outbreak at the Alamance County Jail Prompts Bail Reform Conversation
Austin Horne Editor ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Another COVID-19 outbreak was discovered February 6th at the Alamance County Jail after a larger outbreak last year that prompted bail reform protests. According to the Sheriff’s Office, one inmate and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The NC Department of Health and Human Services defines an outbreak as two or more confirmed cases in a period … Continue reading Another COVID-19 Outbreak at the Alamance County Jail Prompts Bail Reform Conversation
MFA Thesis Readings Bring Hope During COVID-19 Pandemic
Victoria Cox Staff Writer As COVID-19 continues to rage on, everyone at UNCG has had to adapt to the constant changes that the pandemic has brought. From online, hybrid, and some in-person classes, the Creative Writing MFA program has found a way to persevere. Normally, readings would be held at Scuppernong Books, but with the pandemic this has changed. This has been a challenging year, … Continue reading MFA Thesis Readings Bring Hope During COVID-19 Pandemic
UNCG School of Arts: The Importance of Graphic Design
Alexis Boone Staff Writer Here at UNCG, the School of Arts mission is to establish three enthusiastically held standards: the investigation of thoughts through visual expressions is both vital and socially important, that comprehension of visual correspondence inside contemporary society is basic for an educated perspective, and that an appreciation and knowledge on, over a wide period, is fundamental for both youthful researchers and upcoming … Continue reading UNCG School of Arts: The Importance of Graphic Design
Movie Review: Soul
Naima Said Staff Writer Is there a set moment in time your life is supposed to begin? Soul is an animated Pixar drama-comedy that debuted in 2020. Directed by Pete Docter, the story follows Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), our first African American Pixar protagonist, who is a band teacher at a middle school, with a passion for Jazz. Wanting a chance, a former student gives him … Continue reading Movie Review: Soul
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