Movie Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Spoilers Ahead) 

Maggie Collins  Arts and Entertainment Editor  Photo credit: Amazon.com  The Hunger Games series dominated the movie industry as I was growing up, but I never had the desire to watch the movies and join in the fandom. I saw bits and pieces of the movies on TV, but I never watched one all the way through in one sitting. My refusal to watch them possibly … Continue reading Movie Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Spoilers Ahead) 

The New Zinester’s Guide to Zine Making  

Brian Hornfeldt  Arts and Entertainment Writer, Social Media Manager    Image credit: The Obscenely Loud  If you’ve never heard the term “zinester,” you may be wondering what exactly it is. It certainly isn’t a common word, but chances are you’ve probably encountered zines before!   First, what is a zine? It’s short for fanzine, which is a small run of an independently published work. Zines can … Continue reading The New Zinester’s Guide to Zine Making  

Ode to Dr. King: Reflecting on MLK Day in 2024 

Elizabeth Hyman, Staff Writer   Image credit: AFP via Getty Images  As we sit here in a new year, an election year, we are more divided than ever. We face a world that knows not the horror it brings to its youth. MLK Day was just over a week ago, but now, more than ever, we need to be reminded of his message. Dr. Martin Luther … Continue reading Ode to Dr. King: Reflecting on MLK Day in 2024 

New Project Aims to Help Unhoused Population in Greensboro 

Sophia Sousa, News Writer  Redhill Pointe Community. Image Credit: AHM, Inc.  As inflation continues to rise, the unhoused population in Greensboro has increased. According to 2023 Guilford County data, 452 people in the county are experiencing what the government classifies as homelessness, both sheltered and unsheltered. The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency approved more than $43 million in December 2023 to develop additional housing, with … Continue reading New Project Aims to Help Unhoused Population in Greensboro 

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture 

Yawa Eklou Image credit: WCCB Charlotte  We’ve all heard, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But have you ever experienced it? The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture enchants all visitors with its exhibitions. The Gantt Center honors the contributions of African Americans to our society while also functioning as an impressive resource for dance, film, education, community outreach, and harmony. … Continue reading The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture 

Going Down Memoir Lane With Britney and Jada

Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer With a handful of new releases filled with juicy secrets and charismatic insights, 2023 appears to be the year of celebrity memoirs. Some noteworthy releases include Prince Harry’s controversial Spare, Pamela Anderson’s heart-wrenching Love, Pamela, and the remarkable Pageboy by Elliot Page. With so many advancements in technology and social trends, celebrities have been far more accessible compared to previous … Continue reading Going Down Memoir Lane With Britney and Jada

Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The end of the Fall 2023 semester is coming soon to UNC Greensboro. The university is open, and classes take place on Tuesday, Nov. 21, but Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Classes resume after break on Monday, Nov. 27, but Wednesday, Nov. 29, is the last day of classes. Thursday, Nov. 30, is Reading Day, and exams will … Continue reading Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG

Engaging in Wellness with a Skeptical Mind

Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer I have a complicated relationship with wellness. As a concept, it can be an excellent tool for people to finally start caring for themselves and focusing more on their overall health. As an industry, however, it is full of money-grubbing grifters who make people obsess about their health and feel bad about themselves. And it’s very easy for you to be … Continue reading Engaging in Wellness with a Skeptical Mind