Dylan Hull StaffWriter A man stands five meters below what once was the surface of a city. Dwarfed by the surrounding rubble, the man points upward, as if to show where the ground once separated the streets from his shelter beneath the earth. The sun beats down on the man’s shoulders, exposing him to the munitions of friend and foe. The city is Aleppo, … Continue reading Keep Borders Open for International Refugees
Dylan Hull Staff Writer This is an article I did not want to write. Like many Americans, I once felt that third party candidates deserve more attention in media and on the campaign trail. In this reality TV show of an election, third party voices in debates could highlight issues that neither major party candidate has touched on and find a wider audience. However … Continue reading The Way of Things: Why the Third Party Vote is a Sad Illusion
Dylan Hull Staff Writer Whether it was to stay informed or enjoy a circus, most people tuned in to the first presidential debate last week. While the “building the middle class v. tax cuts for corporations” argument gained the most focus, a grand total of 82 seconds were used for environmental platforming, according to a ‘Grist’ article. This issue, historically, has gotten the … Continue reading Science before politics is sink or swim
Dylan Hull Staff Writer In the post 9/11 world, American and Middle Eastern governments do not share brotherly relations. Entitled, ignorant, ill-mannered and narcissistic are words of choice when describing the Americans. Meanwhile many Americans consider the Middle East backward, fundamentalist, anti-Zionist, and anti-American. Both frames depict a narrative of animosity and ignorance that continues to simmer rather than cool. These perceptions are rooted … Continue reading Narcissism rampant in the American international persona
Dylan Hull Staff Writer When coming to UNCG for the first time, students experience the right mix of euphoric pride and crushing ignorance. There’s a lot to be learned at SOAR, from staff, and from fellow students, but none of them can teach everything. Being a fresh-faced freshmen or transfer student, there will always be something to confuse you. However, something that should be … Continue reading Campus-Centered Conservation
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