UNCG Clarifies Misconceptions About the Academic Integrity Policy
Sydney Thompson Staff Writer UNCG is clearing up widespread Wildfire rumors that websites like Chegg, which provides tutoring and homework solutions, are immediate Academic Integrity Policy violations. Wildfire is a social media app designated for students at UNCG to communicate locally. Its primary purpose is to share information quickly in emergencies and to give warnings about shady situations that could get college students into trouble. … Continue reading UNCG Clarifies Misconceptions About the Academic Integrity Policy
Will “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” Address The Colorism?
Marlas Whitley Staff Writer The Proud Family was the first Disney Channel original animated series, airing between September 2001 and August 2005. The show was created by Bruce W. Smith, a black animator most notable for his film Bebe’s Kids (1992)–a ground-breaking animated film for featuring a predominantly black cast–and his work on the Disney film Home on the Range (2004). He approached Disney with … Continue reading Will “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” Address The Colorism?
Ira Sadoff Gives Poetry Reading: MFA Creative Writing Writer’s Series
Victoria Cox Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 10th, professor, poet, and writer Ida Sadoff gave a reading from his newest collection of poetry Country Living (2021). The long-time professor of Creative Writing at Antioch College, The University of Iowa’s Writers Workshop, and Warren Wilson College read his poems on nature, humanity, and emotional experience with great enthusiasm. Stuart Dischell, Professor of Poetry at UNC-Greensboro’s MFA Program gave … Continue reading Ira Sadoff Gives Poetry Reading: MFA Creative Writing Writer’s Series
How Does Shonda Rhimes Maintain Hollywood and Motherhood?
Alexis Boone Staff Writer Shonda Rhimes has been a significant power in TV for more than 10 years. Her first show for ABC, “Grey’s Anatomy,” aired in March 2005 as a mid-season substitution. It became one of the most-watched shows on TV and has recently started its seventeenth season. Rhimes proceeded to make a plethora of hits such as “Private Practice,” “Scandal,” and “How to … Continue reading How Does Shonda Rhimes Maintain Hollywood and Motherhood?
Kensington, Philadelphia
Kayla Bullock Staff Writer Kensington is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is going through an opioid crisis that no government official seems to care to fix. Kensington is the largest open-air narcotics market for heroin on the East Coast. Some addicts come from all over, while some may never leave “zombie land.” Kensington, Philadelphia, also known as “zombie land,” is currently going through the … Continue reading Kensington, Philadelphia
You’re Not Alone, Find A Mentor
McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer Newsflash: college is hard. There’s no point in sugarcoating this fact. It’s an investment that helps people across the globe figure out their passion and the future they wish to pursue. Naturally, for some, college could end up being difficult to navigate, especially for first-year and transfer students. For instance, I was once a transfer student, roaming the halls and expansive … Continue reading You’re Not Alone, Find A Mentor
Students Struggle with Boundaries in Online Learning
Sydney Thompson Staff Writer As the spring 2021 semester continues, students are starting to become burdened with more school work and responsibilities in their private lives. While students struggle with this balance every semester, the 24/7 availability of online learning has made this more difficult for students than in previous semesters. According to UNCG’s Covid Dashboard, 45 percent of courses are online and 20 percent … Continue reading Students Struggle with Boundaries in Online Learning
The History of the Greensboro Police Department
Naima Said Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C — Marcus Deon Smith, a 38-year-old African American man, was a victim of police misconduct that ultimately led to his death. He was hogtied by eight Greensboro Police Department officers in 2018 at the Greensboro Folk Festival. Thousands of protesters took to the streets criticizing the City of Greensboro’s response to the ruled homicide after the Department of Justice gave warning … Continue reading The History of the Greensboro Police Department
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
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