Anti-Defamation League Releases Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor On March 23, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released their annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. The ADL describes itself as “the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is ‘to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.’” The full annual audit is available online, including methodology and … Continue reading Anti-Defamation League Releases Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents

Choosing a College with Shared Values

Owen Prabel Finding the best college for me was a challenge. It took months of researching and exploring all of the possibilities until I finally settled on UNCG. There were a lot of aspects I was looking for in a college, and they were all related to my personal beliefs, views and wants. These included diversity, population, crowd (the type of people), political affiliation and … Continue reading Choosing a College with Shared Values

The Wonders of CrochetTok

Erin Yandell  Staff Writer The recent rumblings of the TikTok ban have had me thinking about how TikTok has changed lives, quite literally. Millions of people have discovered new ideas, picked up new hobbies, shared experiences and formed connections. People have been able to discover who they are and pick up better habits. It’s home to numerous communities of people searching for their purpose and … Continue reading The Wonders of CrochetTok

Why Were They Canceled?

A reflection on the shows that were gone too soon and have since become the pinnacles of pop culture and teen-angst. Veronica Glover Staff Writer In the show “Freaks and Geeks,” Lindsay Weir, played by Linda Cardellini, is a high school mathlete who begins to hang out with a group of “burnouts,” or misfits, while her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley), struggles to navigate … Continue reading Why Were They Canceled?

Netflix’s: Who is Your Perfect Match?

Warning: Spoilers Ahead Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment Most of us have been in search of love at one time or another, but some of us take unique routes when trying to find that love. Nick Lachey, who is by now no stranger to the reality TV dating world,  hosts one of Netflix’s most recent reality dating series, “Perfect Match.” As someone who loves … Continue reading Netflix’s: Who is Your Perfect Match?

Ohtani Versus Trout for the World Baseball Classic

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor  We couldn’t have asked for a better ending. The two best players in baseball, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, faced off with the World Baseball Classic Championship on the line. Ohtani and Trout both play for the Los Angeles Angels, so the odds of this matchup happening is slim unless one of them fights their way out of LA. Ohtani led … Continue reading Ohtani Versus Trout for the World Baseball Classic

The Twilight Obsession (and why I still kinda have it) 

Elizabeth “Eth” Hyman Staff Writer  Ahhhh yes. Kristen Stewart. Robert Pattinson. Taylor Lautner. The three most important figures in the life of any angsty teenager. When I was 15, I got the box set of “The Twilight Saga” on blu-ray, and that thing became my holy grail. Let me explain… I don’t know what it is, but something about these movies is more important to … Continue reading The Twilight Obsession (and why I still kinda have it) 

Living With Social Awkwardness 

Zavia Pittman  Staff Writer  Oh look it’s X! I should wave at them! *waves* …And they didn’t see me. Nice.  Everyone has had their fair share of awkward moments. You can probably think of one that happened today or last week that makes you cringe a little inside and out. Maybe the person you were talking to didn’t follow the script you made for them … Continue reading Living With Social Awkwardness