Finding Internship Openings in the Time of COVID
McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer Internships are integral to success after college. They allow for students to experience work environments that coincide with their desired career fields. And as if finding a meaningful internship isn’t already difficult enough, it may seem like the current pandemic has made searching for these openings even more trying. To decrease the effects of COVID-19, face-to-face opportunities were cancelled this past … Continue reading Finding Internship Openings in the Time of COVID
Cottagecore: Youth Embrace Agricultural Aesthetic in Modern Age
Sydney Thompson Staff Writer As the length of quarantine and social distancing extends indefinitely into the future, teenagers and young adults on TikTok and Instagram increase postings of themselves with dreamy filters and DIY hobbies that require them to use their hands. They may also be wearing clothes that remind one of eras past, with a few modern touches and bright colors. These social media … Continue reading Cottagecore: Youth Embrace Agricultural Aesthetic in Modern Age
SKY Meditation
Gabby Lowery Staff Writer We can all agree things have been a bit overwhelming lately. The stress of the pandemic has wreaked havoc on our lives, causing us to change the way we view the world. Life seems so fragile and many of us are still adjusting to the new normal but what if we could finally settle, allowing all the thoughts and anxiousness to … Continue reading SKY Meditation
The Power of Memes: Ted Cruz Deserves To Be Shamed
Sarah Grace Goolden Editor As the state of Texas was ravaged by a historic winter storm which resulted in property damage, injury and even death, Senator Ted Cruz fled the disaster for an impromptu vacation to Cancun, Mexico. He returned the next day, calling the trip “a mistake” and claiming it was in hopes of being a “good dad.” The internet was, as usual, quick … Continue reading The Power of Memes: Ted Cruz Deserves To Be Shamed
Lockdown browser causes concern among students
Sydney ThompsonStaff Writer A scroll down Wildfire, UNCG’s safety alert and campus social media app, reveals students with business propositions, memes, the occasional actual safety concern and complaints about classes and school. A more recent theme among these complaints, however, is a fear of the Respondus Lockdown computer software. “Why do professors [make us download] [L]ockdown browser when it messes up my computer?” asked one … Continue reading Lockdown browser causes concern among students
Are Social Justice Memes Helpful or Hurtful?
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor On March 13, Louisville police officers entered Breonna Taylor’s apartment using a battering ram without identifying themselves. They had been attempting to raid a home where two men were allegedly selling drugs but that home was far from Taylor’s apartment. Taylor and her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, had been sleeping and justly assumed their house was being broken into. Walker fired … Continue reading Are Social Justice Memes Helpful or Hurtful?
Issues with Voting: Dismissing Stereotypes in Voting
Ma’Kayla Hunter Staff Writer Since the early years of America, the importance of voting has been embedded through our civic duties. This act has become critical because of its opportunity of participation from individuals to enact democracy. Though voting is always highlighted as necessary, some individuals fail to see the importance or understand the influence that this action can have. Debunking some of these theories … Continue reading Issues with Voting: Dismissing Stereotypes in Voting
Pronoun Usage in Academic Spaces: Helpful or Harmful?
Axel Battista Staff Writer What do you say when you introduce yourself? What information do you give someone you just met? Mostly likely you’ll just give them your name, right? But what about your pronouns? Why might these be so important to include when we introduce ourselves to someone we just met? We use the third person pronoun on a daily basis whether we realize … Continue reading Pronoun Usage in Academic Spaces: Helpful or Harmful?
The Infamous Troll Tekashi 6ix9ine
Kayla Bullock Staff Writer If you use social media, you’ve probably heard about Tekashi 6ix9ine. Born Daniel Hernandez, 6ix9ine is an American rapper, songwriter and convicted felon. He is the infamous internet troll that has started beef with almost every rapper in the industry. From Nicki Minaj to the now-deceased rapper, Pop Smoke, no one’s excluded. 6ix9ine is a topic that will never stop trending … Continue reading The Infamous Troll Tekashi 6ix9ine
Diversity Hiring is Not Enough
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor It’s common knowledge that the hiring process is racist and transphobic. Tactics like judging someone based on their name have been routine and normalized. Minorities statistically have a harder time getting their foot in the door. Although this practice has come to light and been under attack, it still exists to this day. It might seem like squeezing through the … Continue reading Diversity Hiring is Not Enough
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