How to Lose Your Job in 30 Seconds: Roseanne Barr

Bruce Case Staff Writer The  revival of the 90’s hit sitcom “Roseanne” came to an abrupt halt last week. The reboot of “Roseanne,” in which she played an avid Trump supporter, was a major win for conservatives all over the country who felt represented on the show. Over 25 million tuned in for the first episode in March. She was even congratulated by President Trump … Continue reading How to Lose Your Job in 30 Seconds: Roseanne Barr

Why No One is Stopping the Gaza Border Shootings

Quashon Avent Staff Writer  Recently,  the conflict between Israel and Palestine has heated up again. Protests at the Gaza border began March 30 in objection to Israeli occupation, specifically the military blockade against the Gaza strip and the U.S. Embassy’s move to Tel Aviv. 121 people have been killed and 3,700 wounded, including a paramedic and two journalists. The international outrage for Israel’s government has … Continue reading Why No One is Stopping the Gaza Border Shootings

The Subjectivity of Normality

Ron de Varona Staff Writer  I want to start off by saying that, personally, I think that the word ‘normal’ should have never come to fruition because there is really no such thing. We don’t have a word for when Pluto and the Earth collide because it just doesn’t happen (Hopefully.) However, even with how much I loathe the word, it exists and I have … Continue reading The Subjectivity of Normality

A Millennial Craze Growing Like Weeds

Elliot Voorhees Staff Writer For all of the complaints against millennials, there is one thing the infamous generation might be doing right: environmentalism. Whether it’s the political atmosphere, or blatant and pressing environmental threats, millennials are proving themselves to be a fairly environmentally conscious group. Overall, millennials are making lifestyle choices that are more environmentally conscious. Some are based on personal views or economic reasons … Continue reading A Millennial Craze Growing Like Weeds

David S. Buckel: A Martyr for the Environmental Movement

Quashon Avent Staff Writer On April 14, the charred remains of a human body were found in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. The body was pronounced dead around 6:30 a.m. A note was placed inside of a shopping cart that read somewhat like a manifesto; it was integral in the identification of the victim. Through this note, the police were able to gather the victim’s name and … Continue reading David S. Buckel: A Martyr for the Environmental Movement

Pro-Life Doesn’t Have to Be Scary

Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer The Genocide Awareness Project, an anti-abortion organization, set up their displays on Wednesday in front of Jackson Library as day one of their three day installment. Students heading to class on College Avenue had no choice but to walk past huge, blown-up pictures of abortions, lynched slaves and piles of bodies at concentration camps. Free speech should be celebrated but … Continue reading Pro-Life Doesn’t Have to Be Scary

Making Accommodations: Subtitles and Audio Description

Bruce Case Staff Writer Imagine yourself as a person who is blind or deaf. Now imagine that you are also a huge Marvel comic book fan. The new Avengers movie comes out next week and you are extremely excited about it. That excitement, however, is immediately dampened by the fact that you may not be able to have the accommodations to help you enjoy the … Continue reading Making Accommodations: Subtitles and Audio Description

Which Game of Thrones Character is your Favorite Pizza Place?

Co-Written By Patrick O’Connell and Gordon Cathcart Staff Writers When one thinks of Greensboro, they think of pizza. That’s why Tate Street has five pizza restaurants on the same block. Our lack of culinary diversity has given us little choice of what to eat on Tate Street. With that there is also a great deal of competition. That’s why it’s important we define which of … Continue reading Which Game of Thrones Character is your Favorite Pizza Place?

Tiny Homes for the Homeless

Ron DeVarona Staff Writer In August, an amazing, experimental initiative was passed in Los Angeles County to tackle the soaring homeless population. The LA Community Development Commission has greenlighted a $550,000 program that aims to provide low cost housing for the homeless by incentivising homeowners to build essentially “tiny” homes in their backyards. The rewards are quite attractive: loans of up to $75,000 to build … Continue reading Tiny Homes for the Homeless

Sinclair Broadcasting is Another Biased Source

Omar A. Obreggon Cuebas Staff Writer  Sinclair Broadcast Group is in hot water for mandating news anchors across its stations to repeat a tirade against “fake news.” A video released by Deadspin showcased hundreds of different stations repeating lines such as: “Some members of the media use their platforms to push their own personal bias,” and “This is extremely dangerous to our democracy.” It seems … Continue reading Sinclair Broadcasting is Another Biased Source