Opinion Writing

  In 2023, 58% of democrats reported that they trusted the media fully followed by 29% of those who identified as independents and a mere 11% of republicans. Polling done by Gallup shows that American’s trust in the media has reached a historic low, with only 32% of the population as a whole saying they have “a fair amount” of confidence in media reports. This decline is particularly pronounced along partisan lines, showcasing a stark contrast in trust levels among Democrats, Independents, and Republicans. A fair portion of this distrust can be attributed to who the biggest networks put in front of their cameras and on our screens.  "One area of liberal phenomenon I support is female bi-sexuality -- this apparent increased willingness of girls to bring along a friend. That's a pretty good thing.” This is what conservative Tucker Carlson of Fox News said to Liz Smith in an interview for her New York Post Column.  While comments like these aren’t uncommon in today’s version...

  Oakwood Park: New Opportunities Pose New Challenges By: Lauren Rollins Nobody plans to fall on hard times, but life can quickly begin to change in ways that we don't expect—leading some people to become jobless, or even worse, homeless. The Affordable Housing Management in Greensboro is currently planning a two-story apartment complex with 16 affordable units for those homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Oakwood Park, the name of this complex, will include one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and will have “ a rent aimed towards households at or below 30% and 50% of Guilford County’s median income.”  Calculated rent costs of 10 units for those making at or below 30% of GC's median income (Calculated costs for 6 units for those making at or below 50% of GC's median income) David Levy, who is the assistant secretary for Affordable Housing Management says that the attractive new complex will be “near shopping, restaurants, services, major roads, and employment cent...