Why ‘Squid Game’ has Become so Popular in America

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer I was first introduced to this Korean drama one day while on TikTok, it was a video of the first game that was played: Red Light, Green Light. I watched as one person moved when “Red Light” was called and they were shot dead. Following that death, everyone frantically ran and screamed which caused many more deaths to come. Like … Continue reading Why ‘Squid Game’ has Become so Popular in America

 Culture Trouble in NFL

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer For over twenty years, Jon Gruden has been one of the most familiar faces attached to the Nation Football League. After being hired as the special offensive assistant and wide receiver coach for the Green Bay Packers, Gruden has escalated to the top of the football industry, conquering both coaching and broadcasting in the process. Gruden established himself as an … Continue reading  Culture Trouble in NFL

Super Bowl Bubble After Week 7

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer We are officially in the heart of the NFL season, and the actual Super Bowl contenders are starting to stand out. We are still in the first half of the season, but six teams have already put themselves in the Super Bowl conversation.  The Arizona Cardinals were the last undefeated team left in the league until Thursday and have proven … Continue reading Super Bowl Bubble After Week 7

Carolina CFB Recap Week 8 – NC State Falls Out of AP Poll, Wake Forest Breaks Records     

Ethan Engellau    Staff Writer NC State entered this weekend ranked No.18 in the AP Poll. Set up to face a deceptively unranked Miami team with a 2-4 record. The Hurricanes have been way more competitive than their record would suggest. Two of their losses came at the hands of powerhouses, No.3 Alabama and No.8 Michigan State and the other two by way of Virginia (30-28) … Continue reading Carolina CFB Recap Week 8 – NC State Falls Out of AP Poll, Wake Forest Breaks Records     

Fear-Mongering in Science: How Climate Change Activism Negatively Affects Gen Z’s Mental Health

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer On the morning of Oct 21st, 2021, the Director of National Intelligence released the first estimate on climate change. This document declares the National Intelligence Agency’s assessment of climate change as a threat to the U.S.  According to the New York Times, the document warns that “current policies and pledges are insufficient” to meet the standards of the Paris Accords.  … Continue reading Fear-Mongering in Science: How Climate Change Activism Negatively Affects Gen Z’s Mental Health

Movies to Watch This Halloween Season

Maggie Collins Staff Writer As we get closer to Halloween, you may be wanting to celebrate with some scary movies or something Halloween-themed. However, you may always run into the problems: “I don’t know what to watch” or “I want something new that I haven’t seen before”. This is where this article should come in handy. This spooky season there have been many movies released … Continue reading Movies to Watch This Halloween Season

The Importance of The Horror Genre

Corban Mills Staff Writer It is almost Halloween and many people around America are celebrating “Spooky Season”. This holiday is one where we enjoy going around to people’s doors asking for candy in costumes and sometimes making a fool of ourselves. We also watch horror films and tell ghost stories. How do these two things relate? How does a child dressing up in a costume … Continue reading The Importance of The Horror Genre

Greensboro Swarm Get Ready for 5th Anniversary Season

Jamario Williams Staff Writer The Greensboro Swarm are awaiting the start of their fifth anniversary season on Friday, Nov. 5 at the Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse. The Charlotte Hornets affiliate Swarm are looking to have a big season after many moves during the off-season. Hiring Jordan Surenkamp as the new head coach was the Hornet’s most notable move. The Swarm has also been involved in multiple … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Get Ready for 5th Anniversary Season

Carolina College Football Recap Week 7 – App State Spoils Coastal Carolina’s Perfect Season

 Ethan Engellau   Staff Writer This week, Appalachian gave us flashes of their 2007 miracle upset over Michigan. #14 Coastal Carolina has been one of the most dominant offenses in the FBS: having scored 50-plus points in all but two of their games this season (49 against Kansas & 28 against Buffalo). But on the Mountaineers side of the football, this is what viewers have … Continue reading Carolina College Football Recap Week 7 – App State Spoils Coastal Carolina’s Perfect Season

Inflation Has Hit the Dollar Tree

Maggie Collins Staff Writer Inflation is defined as an increase in the price of goods and services and it is something that has recently affected our country drastically. It has affected everything from toilet paper to getting your nails done or going to see a movie. The inflation rate is said to be the highest that it has been since August of 2008. In the … Continue reading Inflation Has Hit the Dollar Tree