Opinion Writing

 The Big South Hits High Point by: Lauren Rollins      High Point University is preparing for a major sports spectacle as it is set to host the Big South Tournament. Moreso than just the excitement of basketball, this event is a huge opportunity to showcase our campus and, extend its positive impact to the larger High Point community. Here, we will dive into how the Big South Tournament is almost guaranteed to bring about positive change, not only for HPU but for the entire local community.      Again, hosting the Big South Tournament is not only about basketball; it's about putting our campus on the map. the tournament unfolding on our court will provide a platform for HPU to shine nationally. The heightened visibility provides us with a chance to show off not only our athletic ability but the culture that defines our university. Prospective students, families, and visitors will be able to see the thriving campus community that HPU has created for its...

  People suck.  Okay, maybe that came off a little wrong. But I work in retail, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. All I do all day is talk to people. And most of them do in fact, suck. I won't name exactly where I work but it's a small store where you can find a little bit of everything, kind of like Dollar General, a lot of what you want, none of what you need. Luckily, none of the grief I get comes from my co-workers, whom I love.  It all comes down to, you, the customers.  While many people come in and don't need assistance for their browsing, pick-ups, and quick drop-ins, some particularly difficult people come in. At least once per shift, I am yelled at, disrespected, and threatened with a call to corporate, which isn't really a threat by the way, I do not care about keeping this job at all and I certainly don't get paid enough to put up with the tantrums of full-grown adults. Like the time an older woman had finished her shopping, walked up to the self-checkout li...

HPU's Shift From University To Resort By: Lauren Rollins      During my lengthy college search, I wanted to find a campus that felt like a home away from home. Ultimately, I chose High Point University because of its proximity to my family and how they seemed to care for students here. But, beneath the surface of its luxurious amenities, there is a mounting concern — is HPU functioning more as s resort? or a community-centered university?      In places like my hometown of Chapel, Hill NC businesses make most of their money during the school year, when students come to the UNC campus and venture out into town for shopping, activities, and good food. It creates a relationship between community businesses and the university, This is exactly what High Point University lacks.       Here at HPU, students are provided with almost every amenity they could want or need, heavily discouraging them from going out into the city of High Point to expl...

  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...