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I Unexpectedly Fell For the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

Alissa Humphrey Staff Writer The marvelous Netflix television series “GLOW,” or the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, is based on the true professional wrestling circuit of the late 1980s in Los Angeles, and a 2012 documentary highlighting the actresses and the production of their show. The series is the brainchild of Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch. I highly recommend watching the documentary or even the pilot … Continue reading I Unexpectedly Fell For the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

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The Art of Doing Nothing

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Meditation was first documented around 3,500 BCE in the Indian subcontinent. Travelling from India to Toaist China and Japan, meditation came to America only after having taken forms all over the world as a sacred practice of concentration and mindfulness- and did you know that you can meditate weekly in the bottom of the EUC? For free?  The Sky Club at UNCG … Continue reading The Art of Doing Nothing

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Ghosts: Horror’s Modern Fixation with a Haunting Past

Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer What is it about horror and fear that intrigues people? Is it the adrenaline rush, or is it something to keep viewers up at night when things go bump in the dark? Ghost stories have been around for longer than most people would expect, and yet their popularity is ongoing. The ghost stories of Japan and their origins are becoming seemingly hinted … Continue reading Ghosts: Horror’s Modern Fixation with a Haunting Past

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‘Eve’: A Lyrical Masterpiece

Roni MartinezStaff Writer A North Carolina native rapper, Rapsody, just dropped her latest album titled Eve. Clocking in at one hour and three minutes, Rapsody delivers a rhythmic and lyrically loaded project full of beautiful and familiar samples. Rapsody reinforces her love for Black culture not only through the lyrics she recites, but also through the titles in the album, ‘Eve’. Each one is named … Continue reading ‘Eve’: A Lyrical Masterpiece

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Boys Dance Too

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer The Prince of Cambridge takes ballet, and he enjoys it. When Good Morning America’s co-anchor Lara Spencer covered the Prince Geroge’s school curriculum in a pop news segment on August 23, she disclosed his ballet training. Immediately bursting into a fit of laughter, Spencer uttered, “we’ll see how long that lasts,” while encouraging her audience and colleagues to laugh with her.  Why … Continue reading Boys Dance Too

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Brockhampton: ‘GINGER’

Hannah Hall Staff Writer Without a doubt, Brockhampton is one of the most popular music groups among teenagers and young adults in 2019. Their unique ability to merge the popularity of rap music and the ‘boy band’ phenomenon of the 90s is undeniably the cause for their tremendous following. This coupled with their ability to create music that is of a genuine quality while still … Continue reading Brockhampton: ‘GINGER’

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‘Boy Bye’: New From Brockhampton

Ronaldo Martinez Staff Writer The third single from Brockhampton’s new album ‘Ginger’ dropped August 15, a little over a week before the album itself.  Much like the previously released singles, ‘Boy Bye’ harks back to the upbeat sound of the Saturation trilogy. Producers Romil, Jabari and Kiko excellently created an ominous vibe through the beat alone. The vocals were delivered by none other than Dom … Continue reading ‘Boy Bye’: New From Brockhampton

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“Soon You’ll Get Better”: Swift’s Latest Heartbreaker

Emily HicksArts & Entertainment Editor Most Taylor Swift songs typically do not leave listeners reaching for the closest box of tissues. Her newest release, “Soon You’ll Get Better” featuring the Dixie Chicks on her new album ‘Lover’ is not like most of Swift’s songs. Her heartbreaking new single delves into the emotional world of watching a parent suffer from cancer. Full of optimism, despair and … Continue reading “Soon You’ll Get Better”: Swift’s Latest Heartbreaker

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UNC Greensboro’s Annual Clothesline Project

Molly Lawler Staff Writer Sexual assault — two small words, which together harness the power to silence a room. On Thursday, August 22 during the annual UNCG Clothesline Project T-Shirt Making event, that silence is exactly what ensued. As a crowd of students and staff alike gathered to bring awareness to the ever-increasing issues of sexual assault and domestic violence, an abundance of love and … Continue reading UNC Greensboro’s Annual Clothesline Project

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