Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor When it comes to going out to eat, here in America we tend to think of a nice juicy burger with many different toppings on it, and a nice large order of crispy fries to go with it. This is partly due to our taste, and partly due to our culture. In the U.S. our servings or quantity of food is much … Continue reading Portion Sizes in American versus Other Countries
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Everyone wants to live life comfortably, and for Generation Z materialism seems of the utmost importance, right? Wrong. Yes, it’s true that America is seen as a materialistic society, and many have argued that generation Z has bad money habits, which can be detrimental for the future lifestyles they wish to live. The financial management of each generation has been monitored, … Continue reading Financial Security vs. A Materialistic Society
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Ever since the creation of the internet, it has allowed people to access news and infinite information. One massive creator of information is social media. Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are just a few social platforms that people use as a source of local and international news. With this, not only can people also post status/tweets or images … Continue reading Are Social Bots Invading the Media?
Megan Pociask Staff Writer Recently NSO, the creator of an Israeli spyware meant to target terrorism, has been gaining international attention. After facing accusations of turning a blind eye and essentially aiding in foreign government oppression, the company has been forced to provide answers. NSO states that each client is subject to a multitude of vetting processes, including one by the Israeli Defense Ministry. Afterwards, the … Continue reading Controversy Surrounding International Spyware
Emily HicksArts & Entertainment Editor Most Taylor Swift songs typically do not leave listeners reaching for the closest box of tissues. Her newest release, “Soon You’ll Get Better” featuring the Dixie Chicks on her new album ‘Lover’ is not like most of Swift’s songs. Her heartbreaking new single delves into the emotional world of watching a parent suffer from cancer. Full of optimism, despair and … Continue reading “Soon You’ll Get Better”: Swift’s Latest Heartbreaker
Ronaldo Martinez Staff Writer The third single from Brockhampton’s new album ‘Ginger’ dropped August 15, a little over a week before the album itself. Much like the previously released singles, ‘Boy Bye’ harks back to the upbeat sound of the Saturation trilogy. Producers Romil, Jabari and Kiko excellently created an ominous vibe through the beat alone. The vocals were delivered by none other than Dom … Continue reading ‘Boy Bye’: New From Brockhampton
Hannah Hall Staff Writer If you have never heard a Bon Iver song, you have at least heard the name floating around over the past few years. The indie folk band, founded in 2006 by lead vocalist Justin Vernon, is most well known for their song ‘Skinny Love’. The song, brought to popularity in the days of tumblr grunge, was just the tip of the … Continue reading Bon Iver: i,i
Molly Lawler Staff Writer Sexual assault — two small words, which together harness the power to silence a room. On Thursday, August 22 during the annual UNCG Clothesline Project T-Shirt Making event, that silence is exactly what ensued. As a crowd of students and staff alike gathered to bring awareness to the ever-increasing issues of sexual assault and domestic violence, an abundance of love and … Continue reading UNC Greensboro’s Annual Clothesline Project
Chelsea McBaySports Writer Last Tuesday, UNCG faced off against the #10 ranked Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at the UNCG Softball Stadium. The score of that game was 6-2, with Louisiana snagging the victory. The following Saturday, the Spartans participated in a doubleheader at the #15 ranked University of South Carolina Gamecocks, dropping both games, with the scores being 6-3 and 9-4. The Ragin’ Cajuns started out … Continue reading UNCG Softball: Spartans go 0-3 over the Weekend
Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer The MVP trophy for the WNBA is up for grabs as the champion is unable to compete for her title. Breanna Stewart will not be playing in the 2019 WNBA season, as she announced that she ruptured her Achilles in the EuroLeague title game. She is in the primetime of her career, as she notched several accolades within the past year: WNBA … Continue reading WNBA MVP sits for the 2019 Season
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