Human Genome Sequences Being Used in Diagnosis

Marisa SloanStaff Writer A few years ago, it was difficult for pediatricians to anticipate which newborn babies would require emergency surgery. Now, the increased speed with which human genome sequences can be analyzed has led to life-saving diagnoses. Nathaly Sweeney, a neonatologist at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and a researcher at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine, spoke with NPR about how new … Continue reading Human Genome Sequences Being Used in Diagnosis

U.S. House Subcommittee Meets in Greensboro to Discuss Human Trafficking

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain labor or other sorts of acts. Throughout the United States, millions of people are trafficked and there is a wide range of misconceptions that make efforts to combat human trafficking more difficult. Combatting human trafficking was the focus of a meeting of the United States House Subcommittee on Intelligence & … Continue reading U.S. House Subcommittee Meets in Greensboro to Discuss Human Trafficking

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Held in Contempt of Court

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer A federal court ruled in favor of fining United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos $100,000 for being in contempt of court after she neglected to stop loan payment collections from former students of a now-obsolete group of for-profit colleges.  The decision arises from a 2017 class action lawsuit filed on behalf of former Corinthian Colleges students against the Department of Education.  … Continue reading Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Held in Contempt of Court

California Representative to Resign in Light of Ethics Investigation

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Rep. Katie Hill, who represents the state of California under the Democratic Party, has announced her resignation after the rise of an impending ethics investigation. The ongoing investigation appeared after allegations were made stating that Hill had an unprofessional sexual relationship with someone belonging to her congressional staff. “It is with a broken heart that today I announce my resignation from Congress,” … Continue reading California Representative to Resign in Light of Ethics Investigation

Former North Carolina US Senator Kay Hagan Dies at Age 66

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On Oct. 28, former North Carolina US Senator and first female Democratic Senator to represent the state, Kay Hagan, died in her Greensboro home. She was 66 years old.  Hagan died in her sleep after a three-year battle with encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain caused by the Powassan virus.  “We are heartbroken to share that Kay left us unexpectedly this morning,” … Continue reading Former North Carolina US Senator Kay Hagan Dies at Age 66

Guilford Judge Found After Accidental Overdose

Myra BariStaff Writer  The death of prominent community figurehead Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell shook the Greensboro community in August, and further findings concerning the case have recently come to light. Police had initially found a substance that was believed to be cocaine in Jarrell’s home. In a report released on Oct. 28 by the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the … Continue reading Guilford Judge Found After Accidental Overdose

Report from UNCG Finds Childcare Inequality Impacting Hispanic Families

Christopher BouzaneStaff Writer New research conducted by UNC Greensboro (UNCG) and the National Research Center for Hispanic Children and Families have determined that four in 10 low-income Hispanic households pay at least four times above the federal benchmark for child care costs.  The data sourced for this report comes from the 2012 National Survey of Early Care and Education (NSECE), a set of four nationally … Continue reading Report from UNCG Finds Childcare Inequality Impacting Hispanic Families

Happy Birthday, “Zeppelin IV”

Emily HicksStaff Writer What do you think of when you hear the name Led Zeppelin? For a lot of people, their iconic song “Stairway to Heaven” comes to mind first. Even for those who aren’t avid listeners of the iconic rock and roll band of the late 60s and 70s, “Stairway to Heaven” is a classic that has been heard on the radio time and … Continue reading Happy Birthday, “Zeppelin IV”

“Dolemite is My Name”

Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer “Dolemite is my name and fucking up motherfuckers is my game!” Is a line that reigns true as Eddie Murphy makes a triumphant return to comedy by portraying the legendary comedian, Rudy Ray Moore, in the 2019 Netflix film, “Dolemite Is My Name.” The film had its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7th of this year and … Continue reading “Dolemite is My Name”

“There Existed an Addiction to Blood”

Roni MartinezStaff Writer The eclectic rap group Clipping’s latest project is one that will leave listeners discombobulated and in deep thought. With themes of racism, gun violence, police brutality, and several instances of vivid and gory imagery, “There Existed an Addiction to Blood” is a buffet of ideas and experimentation. On top of all this, you also get fantastic and complex lyricism, worthy of looking … Continue reading “There Existed an Addiction to Blood”