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The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

Uncut Gems movie poster

‘Uncut Gems’ takes us for a ride: Adam Sandler gets his win

Aaron Eisenberg, Opinion Editor April 7, 2020

When I mentioned that I wanted to see “Uncut Gems” to my friends, my interest was immediately met with hesitation and discouragement. “Oh god, Adam Sandler?” Yes, Adam Sandler.  “Uncut Gems”...

Sam Mendes, director of 1917.

Sam Mendes brings new war-movie spectacle

Francisco Montenegro, Staff Writer April 7, 2020

“1917” is the latest spectacle from director Sam Mendes, known for his work on “Skyfall.” Like Christopher Nolan’s WWII film “Dunkirk” from 2017, this film is a brilliant showcase of cinematography...

E-boys and furries: a beginner’s guide to TikTok

Lana Heltzel, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2020

In 2016, the video-sharing app TikTok was founded by ByteDance, a Beijing-based company. The format is relatively simple; users make videos (up to 15 seconds long), featuring music and audio clips...

A group of Iranian protestors burned the American flag in 2017 as part of a demonstration marking the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the American Embassy.

Tensions escalate between Iran and US

Kiran Soma, World and Nation Editor April 7, 2020

In the past few weeks, tensions have escalated significantly between Iran and the United States, beginning with the attack of an American embassy on Dec. 31.  However, souring relations between the...

Anti-government protests continue in Thailand

Ami Matsumoto, Staff Writer April 7, 2020

The political situation in Thailand has been unstable since the military coup in 2014. On Jan. 12, a large rally against present administrative power occurred at the State Railway Public Park in Bangkok. Colloquially...

Study Abroad Photo of the Week

Study Abroad Photo of the Week

Kiran Soma, World and Nation Editor April 7, 2020

Munich, Germany During the twelve-week session last semester, junior Kenzie Steele visited a Christmas market in Marienplatz, Munich. “I loved the atmosphere of the Christmas markets, even though...

News in Brief

Kiran Soma, World and Nation Editor April 7, 2020

United Kingdom Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently announced their intentions to step down from their royal duties and settle in North America. This rupture in the royal family is one of the most...

Comedian Ben Turin examines the Guatemalan Coup of 1954

Ramya Krishna, Web Editor April 7, 2020

On January 16, in the Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Auditorium, historical comedian Ben Turin presented “1954,” a comedic examination of whether the United States is living in a post-truth era. Turin began by...

Attentive audience members listen to Castañeda as she presents her findings about mixed families.

Author Heide Castañeda presents narrative on mixed families living along the border

Laura Quiceno, Staff Writer April 7, 2020

Guilford College is a campus with a wide range of students that come from different backgrounds and the diversity is very notorious. Many of the students are enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood...

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