Catie Byrne Features Editor Generally, I don’t like exercise, excessive perspiration or unnecessary movement, but as fall leaves crinkled with each step into the woods of my neighborhood, I was struck with the compulsion to keep walking. These woods were haunted by a decade of my footsteps, but for the first time in many years, I walked this familiar trail alone. I was walking through … Continue reading Slice of life: woods of the past
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Oh, what a great time to be in college! Halloween, the creepiest day of the year, is officially upon us, which means that every type of student will have a chance to showcase his or her individuality by pretending to be someone else. That’s right, the creeps will be even creepier, the sorority girls will dress provocatively, the frat guys will … Continue reading Your P.C. Guide to Halloween Costumes
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer On this year’s Halloween eve, both literary lovers and music fans will have a cozy and convenient place in downtown Greensboro. Scuppernong Books on Elm Street will host their second annual Undead Authors Halloween Party along with local band Joy on Fire beginning at 7:00 p.m. The independent bookstore, which opened its doors on Dec. 21, 2013, functions as … Continue reading Undead Authors
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 Everyone wants to get to the top of the mountain first and shout,“Look at me! Look at me!” But the truth is, all your happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing, not while you’re sitting at the top Taurus April 20 -May 20 You’ll miss them with no warning. I’m sorry. Remember, it wasn’t meant … Continue reading Horoscopes
Kenny Mann Staff Writer Sport fans uploading videos of highlights to social media sites has become a popular trend, and the National Football League (NFL) does not like it. Two weeks ago, Twitter temporarily deactivated the Twitter accounts for Deadspin and SB Nation after complaints from the NFL, which does not like to see outside influences uploading its content without league authorization. With social media … Continue reading Students share thoughts of NFL’s policy on Twitter
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer The UNC-Greensboro campus successfully switched over to a new wireless network last week with few problems, according to University Identity Architect Rob Gorrell. “We achieved just over 50 percent adoption rate going into Oct. 21 based on a strong marketing campaign, and I attribute the smooth transition to a well informed and prepared campus,” Gorrell said. October 21 was the … Continue reading eduRoam
Alison McKane Staff Writer For Jennifer Bonner, UNC-Greensboro alumna, making rope out of donated clothing began as a necessity. At first, she attempted using sheets, but it left something to be desired aesthetically. After having already made one teepee-like structure, Bonner was asked if she would be interested in gearing her project towards this year’s capstone common reading, “Where am I Wearing?” by Kelsey … Continue reading Wear
Warning: This column is about nothing Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief No one reads this column — except for my Mom; and my Dad when she forwards it to his inbox. Essentially, this is the most uncensored my writing will be for the entirety of my writing career. I’m the editor-in-chief, so I defer to myself. There’s something exhilarating about that, and terrifying as well. I’ve purposefully … Continue reading Caught in the Middle
Why Cats rule and Dogs drool (Excessively) Matthew Johnson Sports Editor I really did not grow up with pets. My parents and older sister tell me we had a fish in our first apartment, but I certainly don’t remember it. In the days following “The Little Mermaid,” I guess my parents thought my sister would love a fish, but she never really warmed … Continue reading Millennial Moment
Jackson Cooper Staff Writer The worst movie in the world is a funny way to flirt with someone. “What’s the worst movie you’ve ever seen?” People’s eyes light up and they become joyous. Mine? “Transformers 2,” the most horrendous piece of trash I’ve ever seen next to GTCC’s production of the musical “9 to 5.” That is, until I watched “Manos: The … Continue reading “Manos: The Hands of Fate” review
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