“Bury Your Gays” Trope Faces Resistance and Yet Still Persists in Film and Television

Kevin Six Staff Writer We are seeing a tug of war of sorts in the film and TV industry with the handling of queer characters. The sudden death of the series character Lexa, immediately following her proclamation of love for the female protagonist and love interest, Clark, in the apocalyptic CW show, “The 100,” ignited outrage online. Fans launched petitions to end the all-too-familiar trope … Continue reading “Bury Your Gays” Trope Faces Resistance and Yet Still Persists in Film and Television

Peter and the Starcatcher: Ecstasy on the Brink of Despair

Corban Mills Staff Writer The UNCG School of Theatre put on their production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” this past weekend. The play tells the story of Peter Pan before Wendy. In other words, it is a prequel to the famous “Peter Pan” story that most folks are familiar with.  The play itself was wonderfully written. At the start of the show, the audience is … Continue reading Peter and the Starcatcher: Ecstasy on the Brink of Despair

2022 Carolina Panthers Three Round Mock Draft

Brayden Kameron Stamps Editor, Sports The 2022 NFL season has reached its climax, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI and we now sit just a month away from the beginning of the new league year on March 16. With the new league year comes new promises of hope for those 30 desolate fanbases watching the euphoria of the Super … Continue reading 2022 Carolina Panthers Three Round Mock Draft

NBA All Star Weekend Recap- The Worst Dunk Contest Ever     

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer After much anticipation, the NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone. The 2022 festivities took place at the Rocket Mortgage Field House, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This year we found ourselves in the presence of notorious legends with the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team in attendance. This, in addition to the new formats of the Skills Challenge and Rising Stars … Continue reading NBA All Star Weekend Recap- The Worst Dunk Contest Ever     

Spring has Nearly Sprung

Jazz Johnson Senior Staff Writer Can you believe it? Spring is almost here. I personally don’t enjoy the warmer months because I hate bugs, but I do enjoy seeing students playing football and having picnics in front of the EUC. The campus looks beautiful with flowers and springtime colors. Here are some suggestions to make the most of the spring season! First, let’s state the … Continue reading Spring has Nearly Sprung

Who Actually Cares About The Academy Awards?

Corban Mills Staff Writer 94 years ago, the first Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, were held at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. At this first ceremony, the winners already knew they had won and the ceremony was more of a get-together for the Hollywood elite. Fast forward almost a century and we have the upcoming 94th Academy Awards on March 27. Now, … Continue reading Who Actually Cares About The Academy Awards?

NBA Trade Deadline – The Aftermath

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer Last week we saw multiple NBA superstars and other key players find new homes. This week we got a taste of how these players mesh with their new surrounding casts.  Three of the biggest names of the deadline have yet to debut with their new teams. Ben Simmons being the first has not yet suited up for the Brooklyn Nets as … Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline – The Aftermath

Is Love Blind? A Netflix Series 

Maggie Collins Staff Writer Last year, a series called “Love is Blind” was released on Netflix and became a big hit almost immediately. This reality show features a love experiment attempting to answer the question: Is love truly blind or do we let physical appearance determine who we love? In the show, thirty men and women have ten days to talk to one another in … Continue reading Is Love Blind? A Netflix Series 

Ring Chasing in Super Bowl LVI

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer The Los Angeles Rams became only the second team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl in their home stadium. Super Bowl LVI carried a load of emotion for many of the Rams veteran players looking to solidify their mark on the game of football. In the end, it was a 79-yard game-winning drive led by Quarterback Mathew Stafford … Continue reading Ring Chasing in Super Bowl LVI

Spartans Win Big Against The Citadel

Jamario Williams Staff Writer On Thursday, February 10, the Spartans of UNCG took on The Citadel Bulldogs in a men’s basketball conference battle. The Spartans, coming off a nail-biter win versus Wofford and the double-digit defeat of the Western Carolina Catamounts in their most recent contests, were looking to score a third consecutive victory. UNCG hopes to even up the season series after taking a … Continue reading Spartans Win Big Against The Citadel