Jazz Johnson Senior Staff Writer By now, I’m sure we’ve all heard about what happened at the Oscars. I don’t think anyone expected that altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock. If you are unaware of the situation, here’s a short recap: Chris Rock made a GI Jane joke about Jada Smith (who is balding from alopecia). After seeing his wife annoyed, Will goes up … Continue reading The Greatest Night in Television
Brayden Stamps Editor, Sports The Carolina Panthers are targeting former Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown in free agency according to ESPN’s David Newton. The Panthers continue to round out their roster following their failed pursuit of now Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Brown, who was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, has had an excellent pro … Continue reading Panthers Targeting X5 Pro Bowler Duane Brown in Free Agency
Ethan Engellau Staff Writer With the season coming to a close, many award races seem all but locked up with Nikola Jokic likely being crowned the MVP and Marcus Smart or Mikal Bridges taking home Defensive Player of the Year. The award that seems most controversial is the Most Improved Player Award. Frontrunners for the award include Ja Morant, Dejounte Murray, and Miles Bridges. Ja … Continue reading The Rise of Jordan Poole
Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer Dog Weekend This weekend at Piney Lake marks the start of “Dog Weekend.” On Saturday, April 9, people can bring dogs all day to Piney Lake as long as they are kept on a leash. Spring Dances On Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, Spring Dances will be held at the UNCG auditorium from 7:30-10:00 pm to display the … Continue reading This Week at UNCG
Kevin Six Staff Writer The jubilation of Oscar night was brought to a complete halt with a fiery on-stage confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock in a moment that will forever go down in pop culture history as yet another time an Oscar night went off the rails. Several weeks into Oscar season, on March 27th, Chris Rock was hosting a night set for … Continue reading Oscars History Made with Will Smith Slap
Kate McCrea Staff Writer In 1989, a little cult film was born. Starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schall, Rick Ducommon, Dana Olsen, Courtney Gaines, and Henry Gibson as the mysterious new neighbors, “The ‘Burbs” directed by Joe Dante, was a social commentary on how life in the “burbs wasn’t as peachy and warm apple pie as it seems.” In the … Continue reading The ‘Burbs’: How a Movie on Social Commentary Missed The Mark
Corban Mills Staff Writer On Saturday, March 26 I had the amazing opportunity to see two very talented MFA students in the School of Dance at UNCG present their final thesis projects. The first student to present their piece was Caitlyn Schrader, who is an MFA Candidate in Dance with a concentration in Choreography. Before coming to UNCG, she attended William Smith College in New … Continue reading The Dance of Freedom: The MFA Projects of Caitlyn Schrader and Allison Beaty
Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer The movie “The Adam Project,” starring Ryan Reynolds, was released earlier this month. It has not only been named one of the top 10 films on Netflix, but is also currently #1 in Movies Today on Netflix. The film encompasses comedy, the value of family, and love in a futuristic environment. You start off learning about Adam Reed, who just … Continue reading A Netflix Movie Review: “The Adam Project”
Molly Lawler Staff Writer Hard work is at the core of our social system here in the United States. For centuries, the lives of most American people have been rooted in industry and productivity. The very foundation of this country is built atop a people who valued industriousness over personal well-being and who defined success as domination rather than happiness. The American Dream itself is … Continue reading Living Simply in the Age of Hustle Culture
Ethan Engellau Staff Writer With ten games remaining in the 2021-2022 NBA season, we are experiencing one of the most competitive leagues in history. As it stands in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat hold a one and a half game lead over the Bucks, 76ers, and Celtics who are gridlocked in a three-way tie for second place. There is also the potential for teams … Continue reading NBA Championship Contenders – What Teams are For Real?
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