Opinion Writing

     Biopics have always been a way for audiences to see into the personal lives of history’s most influential and notable people. From musicians, politicians, movie stars, athletes and normal people thrust into the spotlight, it can show what makes them who they are.       With this year’s Oscar nominations, biopics once again claimed many nominations. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer securing 13, Bradley Cooper’s Maestro taking seven, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon with two and Todd Haynes’ May December with only one.      All of these were lauded by critics upon release, but one of them did not resonate well with audiences. Maestro , about the composer Leonard Bernstein, had significant involvement from Bernstein’s three sons, and was panned by audiences.     This c ontinues a trend where involvement from the subject or their families dilutes the story and character of the biopic. It allows them to control how the public re...

  There are over 400 homeless people currently in Guilford County, according to WFMY News 2, and with nightly frigid temperatures the need for housing and shelter becomes even more critical. And that will hopefully be mitigated by Greensboro’s new affordable housing plan. Oakwood Park, an apartment complex of 16 units for families that earn at or below 30% to 50% of Guilford County’s average income. Ten are for those earning 30% or less, and six are for those earning 50%. These apartments are going to have rent prices adjusted to those income levels, and for the size of the apartment. The project has been funded by 1.7 million dollars from the city of Greensboro and 2.6 million dollars by an award from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. These apartments are going to help families in need in Greensboro, but is it going to be enough to make an impact? In Greensboro, the average rent price for a two bedroom apartment is 1,285 dollars, according to WFMY News 2. In Oakwood Pa...