Megan Pociask Staff Writer On the 17th of September, at 7pm readers eagerly awaited the arrival of talented poet, Marly Youmans. The crowd gathered round to hear Youmans present her latest collection of poems, The Book of The Red King, at Scuppernong Books, and with poems holding such depth and beauty, the audience was not to be disappointed. Novelist and poet Marly Youmans, is a graduate … Continue reading Poet Marly Youmans Presents at Scuppernong
Hannah LarsonStaff Writer Stress is inescapable, especially in college. You’re on your own in a new environment. It’s overwhelming at times. However, it’s important to understand what effects are endured by the body and brain by learning the science behind it and ways to relieve it. What is stress? Stress is a naturally occurring response caused by change either physically, mentally or emotionally. This is also … Continue reading Fighting Stress
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor The first appearance of antibiotics was in the form of penicillin in 1928, and was a massive breakthrough that led to the advancement in the medical world today, for treatments and cures of different bacterial diseases. The use of modern medicine all started with the discovery of synthetic antibiotics derived from dyes. Although antibiotics are used for treatment and prevention, they are … Continue reading Is ‘Superbug’ Bacteria a Growing Epidemic?
Brayden StampsStaff Writer North Carolina! Come on and raise up! This one’s for you! It is, in fact, time to break out Petey Pablo’s iconic anthem because football in the Tar Heel State is back. Not only that, it’s better than ever. 2018 was a dark time; almost every team fell short of expectations or just plain struggled while our neighbors to the south cemented … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Four
Andrew SalmonSports Editor It was a disappointing week for UNCG Volleyball (6-8), which lost all four of its matches, including a showdown vs crosstown against rival High Point that saw a near-record crowd in Fleming Gym. Coming off a hard-fought victory at Iona College on Sep 14, the Spartans looked to continue their success against High Point (8-7). The fans came out in full-force, packing … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball: Spartans Go 0-4 on the Week
Group ArticleSports Staff Writers Andrew (Greensboro, NC): TJ Logan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He sat next to me in creative writing class in high school. Though he was the big man on campus, he was kind and respectful to everyone in school. Logan was a three-time state champion in high school, an All-ACC selection at UNC and a fifth round draft pick in 2017. … Continue reading Who’s your favorite athlete from your hometown?
Monique Williams Staff Writer With less than three minutes remaining, UNCG midfielder Gabi Santora converted an unassisted, game-winning goal in the 88th minute to give the Spartans a 4-3 victory over Elon and their first home win of the season on Thursday night. However, the UNCG win was not an easy one; this was a hard-fought game on both sides. The first period started slowly. … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Outs Elon in 4-3 Thriller
Emily HicksStaff Writer What do you get when three of the most influential female pop stars release a track together? More often than not, the result is an iconic anthem. “Don’t Call Me Angel” by Lana Del Rey, Ariana Grande, and Miley Cyrus is just that. For fans of all genres, this catchy song with a unique beat could become a fall favorite. The track … Continue reading “Don’t Call Me Angel”: An Anthem
Roni MartinezStaff Writer When discussing the radar for Septembers newest rap albums, it would be immoral not to bring up IDK’s newest album ‘Is He Real?’. ‘Is He Real’ is the Maryland-based rapper’s first studio album following the releases of several mixtapes and EPs dating back to 2014. IDK presents himself as a seasoned and experienced rapper and singer. This is true through his seamless … Continue reading ‘Is He Real?’
Emily HicksStaff Writer As an artist, it is undeniable that Lana Del Rey is aging like a fine wine. From her early releases on ‘Lana Del Rey’ and ‘Born to Die’, Del Rey has grown as a woman tremendously and it truly shows in the evolution of her work. Gone are the days of needing a man to care for Lana, a starry-eyed damsel. ‘Norman … Continue reading Lana Del Rey Finds Artistic Maturity in ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’
