Toll of academia: Pre-break angst

Catie Byrne Features Editor Several papers and books remain untouched on the desk in my dorm, 73 emails remain unread and — due to an unfortunate turn of events on Friday night — a hand-sized, bright purple bruise on the side of my thigh remains aching. In other words, I’m tired. As I have so many unfinished things to do, one may assume that these … Continue reading Toll of academia: Pre-break angst

“To Kill a People:” John Cox speaks on Holocaust and genocide

Aden Hizkias     Staff Writer This past Saturday, February 20, Professor John Cox led a discussion about genocide at Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro. Cox is the Director of the Center for Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies. “I grew up in Greensboro and I grew up very aware of the sit-ins which occurred only a couple of years before I was born. And … Continue reading “To Kill a People:” John Cox speaks on Holocaust and genocide

Panelists discuss the ethics of war and terrorism

Jamie Howell  Staff Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 16, a panel of experts met at UNC-Greensboro to discuss terrorism and violence as it relates to faith and ideology. The panel was called “War? Terrorism? It is bloody good business!” and the main focus was on Islam in France and the broader meaning of terrorism around the world. On the panel was Edip Yuksel, J.D., professor of … Continue reading Panelists discuss the ethics of war and terrorism

The Hunger Games on wheels: An evening of themed roller derby

Matt Harris  Staff Writer I almost felt nervous walking into the Pavilion at the Greensboro Coliseum. Greensboro Roller Derby was about to treat me and several hundred others to an evening of Hunger Games-themed roller derby, and I knew very little about either the Hunger Games or roller derby. All I knew about The Hunger Games was what I had peripherally gathered over the past … Continue reading The Hunger Games on wheels: An evening of themed roller derby

Queer: Not a competition or a club

Catie Byrne Features Editor A little more than two year ago, upon entering the whirlwind of culture and confusion that comes along with understanding oneself as gay, I self-identified as queer. The word “queer,” as I saw it, was an umbrella term for the LGBT community, and I would refer to LGBT people that I knew as queer. The word was a buzz in the … Continue reading Queer: Not a competition or a club

It’s All In the Hue

Jayda Brunson     Staff Writer “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see,” said artist, Edgar Degas. This can be perfectly correlated to the ongoing art exhibit, “It’s All About the Hue,” featured at Green Hill for the next few weeks. “It’s All About the Hue,” consists of four artists who bring their work to life through pigments, layers, linen, … Continue reading It’s All In the Hue

UNCG shares faith

Alison McKane     Staff Writer On Friday, Feb. 19, Hillel, the Jewish organization on college campuses, and the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted an Interfaith Shabbat Dinner. On the flyer promoting the event, it read, “A promotion of peace and friendship. Come join for prayers of each faith followed by dinner and discussion.” Cori Hampton, the staff member in charge of Hillel at UNCG … Continue reading UNCG shares faith

“Over the Edge or You Done Me Wrong”

Victoria Starbuck        Staff Writer “Over the Edge or You Done Me Wrong,” performed by the Touring Theatre of North Carolina, utilizes southern voices to explore the depths of the human psyche. While the “Over the Edge” actors displayed emotions that are generally considered inappropriate for public consumption, their audience provided the space to explore this. The black box setting and the sparseness … Continue reading “Over the Edge or You Done Me Wrong”

Winter wonderland: The other story

Shaquille Blackstock           Staff Writer The winter time, for those who are fortunate, is a time of brisk joy. Hot chocolate, warm fuzzy coats and hats, snow days and choppy winds usually come to mind. When it snows, people react with an almost frenzied joy, rushing to Walmart to buy all the bread and milk for whatever strange reason. For those … Continue reading Winter wonderland: The other story

Raleigh celebrates new city arts plan

Jamie Howell     Staff Writer On Feb. 2, the Raleigh City Council passed the Raleigh Arts Plan after years of work to develop the project. According to the city of Raleigh website, work on the project began in July 2014, and the plan is meant to promote the arts and culture in the Raleigh community. According to the City of Raleigh website, in the … Continue reading Raleigh celebrates new city arts plan