Increased streaming of Podcasts

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Have you ever wondered what the person next to you is listening to in their earbuds? Maybe it is their favorite artists, a phone call with a friend, or even a podcast. Recently, podcasts have become increasingly popular and are expected to grow exponentially in the next few years, but why the sudden obsession?  We live in a technology-driven society with many … Continue reading Increased streaming of Podcasts

The Ghouls of UNCG

Megan PociaskStaff Writer As Halloween is just around the corner, it’s only natural to revisit legends of the hauntings that supposedly occur here at UNCG. The infamous Mary Foust Residence Hall is probably the most notably haunted residence hall on campus. It’s alleged that Mary Foust, who died during childbirth in 1925 and was the daughter of the university’s second president, walks throughout the second … Continue reading The Ghouls of UNCG

Misconceptions of Introversion

McKenzie CampbellStaff Writer Even for the most open-minded person, stereotypes about certain groups of people can be unknowingly entrenched in our minds from a very young age. Society already tells us what to think even if we have no prior knowledge of the subject. In a world where extroverts are praised for their preconceived outgoing and enthusiastic personalities, being an introvert can be difficult. Introversion … Continue reading Misconceptions of Introversion

Chiptole’s Debt Free Degree Program

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor As of October 15, Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced their program for eligible employees and crew known as the Chipotle Cultivate Education benefits program. Since its founding in 1993, Chipotle has become a popular American fast food chain, known for specializing in tacos and burritos. It’s name comes from the Nahuati name for a smoked and dried jalapeno chilli pepper. The Newsroom.Chipotle.com … Continue reading Chiptole’s Debt Free Degree Program

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’

Roni MartinezStaff Writer Yes, it did take ten years for the ‘Zombieland’  sequel to come out, but some may like to think of this wait as merely aging the film like a fine wine. ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ has just recently been released, with the entire original cast reprising their roles for one more ride. Just as it has been ten years in our world, ten … Continue reading ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’

Classic Horror in Introspection: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer With Spooky Season soon ending, it only seems right to breakdown one of the most revered slasher films in cinema history. ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” was the beginning of a new wave in the horror genre during the 1970s of iconic villainous figures that would later bring Michael Meyers, Freddy Kruger, Pinhead, Jason Voorhees, etc. Practically all the big guys we love … Continue reading Classic Horror in Introspection: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Carolina Ballet Debuts ‘Frankenstein’

Eden LangroverStaff Writer This Halloween season, Carolina Ballet presented the world premier of ‘Frankenstein’, an all new ballet created by the company’s Artistic Director, Zalman Raffael. Debuting brand new choreography, costumes and set design, as well as new music from J. Mark Scearce, Frankenstein certainly stands up to the company’s sensational Halloween predecessors- ‘Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘Dracula’. Complete madness meets impeccable classicality as Frankenstein’s monster … Continue reading Carolina Ballet Debuts ‘Frankenstein’

‘The Addams Family’: The Reanimation of America’s Favorite Scary Family

Hannah HallStaff Writer It is no secret that we are living in the era of remakes. Every few months there are previews for new and improved versions of movies we all know and love on our screens. From live action versions of Disney classics such as, ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Lion King’, to modern revamps of films such as, ‘A Star is Born’, remakes are on … Continue reading ‘The Addams Family’: The Reanimation of America’s Favorite Scary Family

‘Dracula’ At the Triad Stage

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Get your garlic, crucifixes and wooden stakes ready for Triad Stage’s production of ‘Dracula’, but you might also want to bring your thinking cap. The adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic story is elaborately executed and brilliantly visually constructed, but the casting gives the audience many a hoop to jump through.  It is obvious that the production crew heavily valued the aesthetic aspects … Continue reading ‘Dracula’ At the Triad Stage

RWBY Vol. 7 to Premier with Two More Volumes in the Future

Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer ‘RWBY’ is an American web-series created by the late Mounty Oum, and produced by Rooster Teeth productions; the same studio also known for the popular web-series ‘Red vs. Blue’.  RWBY has been running since 2013, and has spanned six volumes, with volume seven premiering soon. The show follows Ruby Rose as she attends Beacon Academy, an elite school for training Huntsmen and … Continue reading RWBY Vol. 7 to Premier with Two More Volumes in the Future