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

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

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?

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

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

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

Finding Internship Openings in the Time of COVID

McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer Internships are integral to success after college. They allow for students to experience work environments that coincide with their desired career fields. And as if finding a meaningful internship isn’t already difficult enough, it may seem like the current pandemic has made searching for these openings even more trying. To decrease the effects of COVID-19, face-to-face opportunities were cancelled this past … Continue reading Finding Internship Openings in the Time of COVID

Campus activities hosts magical afternoon

Sydney ThompsonStaff Writer In the Maple Room of the Elliot University Center, students abound dressed in cloaks, crowns and plastic swords. In the room, a narrator recounts the classic fairytales of the Brothers’ Grimm as students eat, take pictures at a photo booth, and customize notebooks. On Wednesday, February 26, the campus activities group known as ACE hosted these activities for a Grimm’s Fairytales-themed event. … Continue reading Campus activities hosts magical afternoon

Spring Break Should be Fun, Right?

Kathleen EstradaStaff Writer The month of march is associated with a lot of fun, right? It’s the first sign of spring, warmer weather, Saint Patrick’s Day, and most importantly spring break. A week of relaxation and fun without the pressures of school and or work. Ideally, that’s the perfect situation. Spring break started as a swim event in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 1938. By the … Continue reading Spring Break Should be Fun, Right?

Nursing Graduate Program at UNCG #1 in NC Median Salary

Kathleen EstradaStaff Writer NursingProcess.org published a list of the 10 best accredited nursing schools in North Carolina for this year. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro placed number 4 on that list. While the website uses their own ranking method, they offer interesting facts about the university. The facts they mentioned state that, “at present, nursing instruction takes place in four buildings scattered across … Continue reading Nursing Graduate Program at UNCG #1 in NC Median Salary