Who’s to Blame for the Astroworld Tragedy Killing Eight People? 

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer On Friday, November 5th, Astroworld, a music festival in Houston, Texas, left eight people dead and countless others injured and hospitalized. There have been reports of over 50,000 people being at this one festival, which security already feared would be too many people to handle. However, instead of trying to do anything to take any precautions for safety, they continued … Continue reading Who’s to Blame for the Astroworld Tragedy Killing Eight People? 

“Claws” & Its Impact on the Patriarchy of Modern TV

Katherine McCrea  Staff Writer “Claws”, a show that on the surface looks like a fun girl boss, high energy show with lots of quirky characters, hits deeper and a lot tougher than you’d expect from the slick styles, the flashy cars, and gorgeous nails. “Claws” at its heart is a show about family and outsiders.  It takes people you’d probably never look at twice or … Continue reading “Claws” & Its Impact on the Patriarchy of Modern TV

WICKED: First Broadway Show at New Tanger Performing Arts Center

Hannah Hall Editor The arts are arguably one of the most important things in our current society. With the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the artistic world was at a standstill. The lack of concerts, live theater, and productions of arts left many people without jobs and so many others without a source of self expression and joy. In the last few months, … Continue reading WICKED: First Broadway Show at New Tanger Performing Arts Center

Refs “Hip-Check” the League

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer  The NFL’s taunting penalty is getting out of hand. In a highly competitive sport filled with emotion and passion, the NFL’s competition committee has made taunting a point of emphasis for the 2021-22 season.  The rules of football are established to ensure player safety and fairness throughout the duration of play. However, since NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was instated in … Continue reading Refs “Hip-Check” the League

Carolina College Football Recap Week 10 – UNC Ends Wake Forest’s Perfect Season 

Ethan Engellau  Staff Writer The battle of Sam v. Sam or Howell v. Hartman did not disappoint, giving us one of the best games of the year.  The highly anticipated game featured a high-scoring shootout throughout with UNC coming out on top with a score of 58-55. The first half had seven lead changes with each team exchanging touchdowns. The No.9 ranked Demon Deacons got … Continue reading Carolina College Football Recap Week 10 – UNC Ends Wake Forest’s Perfect Season 

Spartans Take Season Opener Against the Aggies

Jamario Williams Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s basketball team faced their crosstown opponents, the North Carolina A&T Aggies, on Tuesday, Nov 9. This game christened the Mike Jones era of coaching at UNCG, after his eleven-year stint with Radford. The Spartans are coming into the season after losing coach Wes Miller to the University of Cincinnati and star guard Isaiah Miller … Continue reading Spartans Take Season Opener Against the Aggies

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Jazz Johnson Senior Staff Writer It’s about that time again! Halloween is over, and Thanksgiving is usually skipped over, so let’s cut right to Christmas. Isn’t it just the most wonderful time of the year? Just picture it: a cold windy night, you’re at home all cozy and snuggled up by the fireplace. You are surrounded by loved ones, watching a classic Christmas movie with … Continue reading It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Scientific Miscommunication: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories and Distrust in Science 

Sydney Thompson  Senior Staff Writer According to the CDC, as of November 10, 2021, 53 percent of the population in North Carolina that is eligible for vaccination is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Experts at the CDC estimate that 70-90 percent of the eligible population need to be vaccinated in order to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19. Herd immunity is one of the most important steps … Continue reading Scientific Miscommunication: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories and Distrust in Science 

A Playlist for Those Who Need It

Corban Mills Staff Writer As the recent college semester draws to a close, many students are feeling burnt out from the work. There are many individual causes as to why, but mainly with COVID-19 beginning to make its way out, college is becoming more academically rigorous as people are adjusting back to life before the Pandemic. Thankfully, however, throughout these times of burnout and exhaustion … Continue reading A Playlist for Those Who Need It