School of Education Holds Virtual Career Fair
Victoria Cox Staff Writer The School of Education at UNCG held a Career Fair Thursday, March 17. The Career Fair was held virtually but still went off without too many errors. Many school districts from across the state and country were in attendance. Schools from all around North Carolina paid to scout UNCG’s talent for new teachers and faculty, as well as a few institutions … Continue reading School of Education Holds Virtual Career Fair
The Ethics of Posthumous Publishing
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor Many revered authors gained infamy after death, including William Blake, Henry David Thoreau and John Keats. Oftentimes authors are not appreciated during their lifetime and later become staples in academia and pop culture. Some are even published posthumously. This begs the question: is it ethical to publically share the works of someone that cannot consent to its publication? It’s hard … Continue reading The Ethics of Posthumous Publishing
Moxie: Netflix’s Ode to Smashing the Patriarchy
Hannah Hall Arts and Entertainment Editor Netflix is constantly fulfilling the desire for new media with a fresh rotation of original shows and movies every few weeks. From cheesy romantic comedies to more intense documentaries, there is an option for everyone in the platform’s catalog of creations. One of the newest Netflix original movies is dedicated to the passionate teen girls who pop up in … Continue reading Moxie: Netflix’s Ode to Smashing the Patriarchy
Review of The Mauritanian
Naima Said Staff Writer The words for forgiveness and freedom are the same in Arabic. The Mauritanian, released February 21st, 2021, is based on the harrowing true events of Mohamedou O Slahi, according to his 2015 memoir, Guantanamo Diary, where Slahi recounts his life right before his imprisonment and his physical and mental torture as a detainee inside Guantanamo Bay. Although held by the United … Continue reading Review of The Mauritanian
Students Ask Professors to Reconsider Anti-Cheat Software
Austin Horne News Editor Camera on, room scanned, screen captured and keyboard recorded — students across the country prepared for their first distanced exams last semester. This semester at UNCG, students are hoping these digital exams will be their last. Many students are dreading any time they have to interact with UNCG’s anti-cheat system of choice, Respondus LockDown Browser (RLB). RLB has been lampooned on … Continue reading Students Ask Professors to Reconsider Anti-Cheat Software
The Inauguration Day: A Call For Unity
Hannah Larson Staff Writer Nearly two months ago, a new era of hope was reinstated during the 46th presidential inauguration bridging the divide between people of the nation. Throughout the entirety of the ceremony, there were several moments of empowerment that transpired across the country. As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn into office, they put on the map many notable historic firsts that … Continue reading The Inauguration Day: A Call For Unity
Rise of Homelessness During Covid-19
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Many people within North Carolina have been receiving stimulus checks and getting vaccinated for Covid-19. However, 14 percent of the state’s population are homeless and it is a wonder to think of the types of health coverage and opportunities being provided to them through shelters and other facilities. Linda Lingle, who was the sixth governor of Hawaii once said, “We have … Continue reading Rise of Homelessness During Covid-19
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
