Governor Cooper Issues a Stay-At-Home Executive Order
Marisa SloanStaff Writer As the number of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina rises above 1,100—with 36 of those cases coming from Guilford County—Governor Roy Cooper has issued a ‘stay-at-home’ executive order. Executive Order No. 121 will take effect at 5 p.m. on March 30 and last at least 30 days. It will attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 by preventing people from leaving their … Continue reading Governor Cooper Issues a Stay-At-Home Executive Order
The Infuriating Slowness of Change
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Whether it be a new diet, exercise routine or study habit, I think most everyone has come to a point of utter frustration when one puts in work and doesn’t immediately get the results they want. This need for instant gratification and unrealistic change might put people off but it really shows us an important tool for self-growth and highlights a … Continue reading The Infuriating Slowness of Change
Stay Home: Let’s Flatten the Curve
Kayla BullockStaff Writer As you all may know, we are currently living through a pandemic. A disease is classified as a pandemic when it spreads across multiple continents or worldwide. As the COVID-19 virus spreads, the World Health Organization urges us to stay indoors and practice social distancing. Yet, people are continuing to travel, vacation and party nationwide. Due to this, the number of cases … Continue reading Stay Home: Let’s Flatten the Curve
The African-American Perspective of the Coronavirus
Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus, has continued to be the main concern of all news and media outlets. Many people have reacted to this situation in a variety of ways. Through social media we can evaluate the responses of individuals, the problems they are facing during this time and attitudes and beliefs are affected. In my own experiences, this time has … Continue reading The African-American Perspective of the Coronavirus
Greensboro Science Pub Hosts UNCG Physics Professor
Marisa Sloan Staff Writer On Feb. 26, 2020, Leveneleven Brewing filled with people young and old, all excited to hear UNCG physics professor Joel Shaw speak about special relativity. The event was hosted by Greensboro Science Pub, a donation-funded organization that aims to promote science conversation within the community—no science background necessary. “I’ve been to a lot of scientific talks, and I’ve even taken a … Continue reading Greensboro Science Pub Hosts UNCG Physics Professor
UNC System Schools Respond to COVID-19 Scare
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer As the hysteria surrounding the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, spreads around the globe, the UNC system has been closely monitoring the developing situation. On March 10, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) posted a notification to Canvas that all students, staff and faculty should pay close attention to coming announcements, and that the university administration would update the university community … Continue reading UNC System Schools Respond to COVID-19 Scare
Launch Greensboro Competition Draws Entrepreneurs from Across State
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer The Launch Greensboro Pitch Competition has completed another year as entrepreneurs competed in pitching their startup and concept ideas. The competitors and the ideas presented were strong and quick to the point. In less than two minutes, many entrepreneurs pitched their perfected ideas to ready investors. Competitors travelled from all across the state to spend the evening in Greensboro in hopes of … Continue reading Launch Greensboro Competition Draws Entrepreneurs from Across State
Coronavirus and Response
R.A BrockCopy Editor/ Staff Writer Over the spring break season, the coronavirus has continued to spread and immerse the world in fear and uncertainty. The current number of people that have been infected are just over 120,000, with over 4,000 deaths caused as a result, according to Johns Hopkins. While many are recovering from COVID-19, there still remains an increasing paranoia behind this disease. With … Continue reading Coronavirus and Response
Early Access Favorite: Rimworld Gets Surprise Update and DLC
Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Crashland on an alien planet, struggle to help your colonists survive, then accidentally die stumbling upon an ancient evil and do it all over again! These are the first steps of many in Rimworld. Based on another cult hit, Dwarf Fortress, Rimworld tasks the player with taking care of a group of colonists on a dangerous planet. No description could … Continue reading Early Access Favorite: Rimworld Gets Surprise Update and DLC
Machete: A Dinner Party Experience to Remember!
Austin HorneStaff Writer Machete, previously known as “Greensboro’s best kept secret dinner party” (Yes! Weekly), has opened its own brick and mortar physical restaurant downtown! If you’re familiar with our fantastic food scene you may recognize their new location at the corner of Battleground and Eugene as the old home of Crafted: Art of Street Food. Machete officially opens today, but they’ve been hosting a … Continue reading Machete: A Dinner Party Experience to Remember!
