Cason Ragland Staff Writer Surveillance is a tricky subject. Or is it? I never thought Orwell’s “big brother” thing was very intimidating. Afterall, I’m an older brother and I was nothing but the kindest sibling. Sure, there were a few fights here and there, but I won every single one of them to maintain the balance in our relationship. No personal relationship, however, can compare … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Help Them, Help Us
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer For many Americans who have continued to deny or ignore the existence of racism in America, the Charlottesville protests were an eye-opener. Two weeks ago, on Aug. 15, UNCG’s Office of Intercultural Affairs scheduled a CommUNITY Dialogue to discuss the events at Charlottesville, however, the dialogue was dismissed at the last minute to hold a vigil for those who lost their … Continue reading Challenging White Supremacy: A Discussion
Jeannie Ake Staff Writer Every fifth Wednesday, The Drama Center’s Playwright Forum invites members of the community to view the staged reading of a play, free of charge. On Aug. 30, Patsy B. Dawkins’ “The Dragonflies’ Daughters” was presented for review. Following the performance, the cast, audience and playwright were encouraged to discuss any comments or concerns that may have come to light during the … Continue reading The Dragonflies’ Daughters
Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer On Thursday, Greensboro College held a production of Caryl Churchill’s “Far Away.” The play depicts a tale of a dystopian society, where all forces of nature are at war with one another. The degree of the dystopia ranged from not knowing “what side [of the war] the stream is on,” to terminating elephants, cats and children under the age of five. … Continue reading Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”
Rachel Funk Staff Writer Many people have had volunteer experience at some point in their lives. For some, it may have been a mandatory experience for a class or a club in high school. For others, it may have been for a church or an organization in their community that they wanted to support in their free time. However, in the college world, reaching out, … Continue reading UNCG Volunteer Fair
Cason Ragland Staff Writer A hundred years ago none of this would be possible. A man once described as a “short-fingered vulgarian” is regularly taking showers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He’s top dog, head honcho, or what’s sometimes referred to as the President of the United States. This man has inspired people to say things like “Well, at least comedians have material to work with.” … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Time to Freak Out and Panic
Catie Byrne Features Editor Taylor Swift has a new image, and wants everyone to know about it. Throughout her career, Swift has gone through a myriad of stylistic and musical changes, from cultivating the image of country music’s darling, to pop-superstar and now, Swift is coming out with an edgier image and sound for the release of her upcoming album, “Reputation,” on Nov. 10. With … Continue reading Taylor Swift: Culture Vulture
Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer “Take back the night” is a cathartic evening where members of the UNCG community speak out against sexual abuse and violence by sharing their personal experiences. This event is organized and supported by Alpha Chi Omega and the Wellness Center. TBTN is a part of “The Clothesline Project” which is a week long form of awareness where donated shirts are written … Continue reading Take Back The Night
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer For those who didn’t know, August is both National Sandwich Month and National Panini Month. But don’t get it twisted: there is a distinct difference between the two, and as a self-proclaimed connoisseur of bread-based-delicacies, I will be your guide for differentiating the two. A sandwich, generally speaking, is a term that can be used to describe any meal in which … Continue reading Fresh Melt
Rachel Funk Staff Writer How often do we think about domestic abuse? Incest? Rape? Maybe the thought passes when we hear a story about it on the news among the other terrible happenings in the world right now. Maybe we see it online as we browse the internet. How often do we think about the innocent people these acts of violence affect? Most people know … Continue reading Clothesline Project
