“Don’t Call Me Angel”: An Anthem

Emily HicksStaff Writer What do you get when three of the most influential female pop stars release a track together? More often than not, the result is an iconic anthem. “Don’t Call Me Angel” by Lana Del Rey, Ariana Grande, and Miley Cyrus is just that. For fans of all genres, this catchy song with a unique beat could become a fall favorite. The track … Continue reading “Don’t Call Me Angel”: An Anthem

‘Is He Real?’

Roni MartinezStaff Writer When discussing the radar for Septembers newest rap albums, it would be immoral not to bring up IDK’s newest album ‘Is He Real?’. ‘Is He Real’ is the Maryland-based rapper’s first studio album following the releases of several mixtapes and EPs dating back to 2014. IDK presents himself as a seasoned and experienced rapper and singer. This is true through his seamless … Continue reading ‘Is He Real?’

Lana Del Rey Finds Artistic Maturity in ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’

Emily HicksStaff Writer As an artist, it is undeniable that Lana Del Rey is aging like a fine wine. From her early releases on ‘Lana Del Rey’ and ‘Born to Die’, Del Rey has grown as a woman tremendously and it truly shows in the evolution of her work. Gone are the days of needing a man to care for Lana, a starry-eyed damsel. ‘Norman … Continue reading Lana Del Rey Finds Artistic Maturity in ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’

‘Tall Girl’: Netflix’s Newest Teen Rom-Com

Hannah HallStaff Writer Netflix has become notorious for their original movies, most of which are geared toward tween to teen audiences. The list of original young adult films Netflix has under their belt includes adaptations of novels such as ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ and ‘The Kissing Booth’, as well as a few originals such as ‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’ and ‘The … Continue reading ‘Tall Girl’: Netflix’s Newest Teen Rom-Com

Spain Takes Home the FIBA Basketball World Cup

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer As we all witness over the summer, the USWNT soccer team had a stellar performance in the 2019 FIBA Women’s World Cup in France. Their dominance sparked attention for the National Women’s Soccer League in the United States. It also ignited legal actions in the United States by pushing for equal pay amongst the Mens’ and Womens’ national soccer teams, since … Continue reading Spain Takes Home the FIBA Basketball World Cup

Wake Forest Tops UNC, Duke Takes Down Middle Tennessee

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Week Three of college football action has come and gone. It was a very entertaining week filled with important matchups. Let’s take a look at our in-state games that happened last weekend. The first match was on Friday, September 13. Wake Forest took on UNC Chapel Hill in Winston-Salem. A close game, Wake ended up taking down the Tar Heels by a … Continue reading Wake Forest Tops UNC, Duke Takes Down Middle Tennessee

UNCG Women’s Soccer Falls 3-0 to Davidson

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer The UNCG women’s soccer team faced off against Davidson last Thursday at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The fans came out to support the two teams, with the attendance recorded at over 1,300. Despite all the Spartan support, UNCG was unable to walk away with a win. The Spartans fell 3-0 to Davidson in a tough, physical game.  The Spartans entered this game … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Falls 3-0 to Davidson

The Stadiums of North Carolina: BB&T Field at Groves Stadium

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor I had been to BB&T Field at Groves Stadium, home to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and commonly shortened to BB&T Field, once before. That was for states in 2013—my high school, Northern Guilford, was going for the three-peat. The Nighthawks won handily thanks to eight (!!!) touchdowns by current Tampa Bay Buccaneer T.J. Logan, but I remembered the biting December … Continue reading The Stadiums of North Carolina: BB&T Field at Groves Stadium

Effects of Screen Time on Kids

MaryKent WolffNews Editor In a time in which technology is deeply ingrained into daily life, it can be difficult to remember to set boundaries. For most people with access to modern-day technology, significant portions of each day are spent on phones, tablets or computers, or watching television. There are always emails to check, Snapchats to respond to, tweets and Instagrams posts to like, new series … Continue reading Effects of Screen Time on Kids

Photojournalist Martin Tucker Comes Back to Greensboro

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On Thursday, September 12 at 7 pm, Scuppernong Books hosted photojournalist, Martin Tucker, to speak about his latest publication, ‘Vietnam Photographs from North Carolina Veterans.’  After an introduction of Martin Tucker as an, “award winning, Los Angeles Times photojournalist, with over 20 years of experience [during which] his photos have appeared in major publications, including The LA Times, The Washington Post, ‘US … Continue reading Photojournalist Martin Tucker Comes Back to Greensboro