McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer Newsflash: college is hard. There’s no point in sugarcoating this fact. It’s an investment that helps people across the globe figure out their passion and the future they wish to pursue. Naturally, for some, college could end up being difficult to navigate, especially for first-year and transfer students. For instance, I was once a transfer student, roaming the halls and expansive … Continue reading You’re Not Alone, Find A Mentor
Hannah Larson Staff Writer Given that Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed last September and Democrats just introduced legislation to build a monument on the Capitol in her honor, it is high time to pay homage and shed some light on her career. She was a fighter for all women pushing for equality in every aspect of life. While she was not appointed to the Supreme Court … Continue reading Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Warrior For Women
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Many people are familiar with the term cryptocurrency, especially with the rave around bitcoin in the last few years. Recently, trading cards and the art market has had a hand in the digital marketplace. Digital trading cards and art are being sold at strikingly high prices in the form of non-fungible tokens. Non-fungible tokens simply mean that they are unique and … Continue reading Craze around Non-Fungible Tokens
McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer Internships are integral to success after college. They allow for students to experience work environments that coincide with their desired career fields. And as if finding a meaningful internship isn’t already difficult enough, it may seem like the current pandemic has made searching for these openings even more trying. To decrease the effects of COVID-19, face-to-face opportunities were cancelled this past … Continue reading Finding Internship Openings in the Time of COVID
Gabby Lowery Staff Writer We can all agree things have been a bit overwhelming lately. The stress of the pandemic has wreaked havoc on our lives, causing us to change the way we view the world. Life seems so fragile and many of us are still adjusting to the new normal but what if we could finally settle, allowing all the thoughts and anxiousness to … Continue reading SKY Meditation
Sydney Thompson Staff Writer As the length of quarantine and social distancing extends indefinitely into the future, teenagers and young adults on TikTok and Instagram increase postings of themselves with dreamy filters and DIY hobbies that require them to use their hands. They may also be wearing clothes that remind one of eras past, with a few modern touches and bright colors. These social media … Continue reading Cottagecore: Youth Embrace Agricultural Aesthetic in Modern Age
Sydney ThompsonStaff Writer A scroll down Wildfire, UNCG’s safety alert and campus social media app, reveals students with business propositions, memes, the occasional actual safety concern and complaints about classes and school. A more recent theme among these complaints, however, is a fear of the Respondus Lockdown computer software. “Why do professors [make us download] [L]ockdown browser when it messes up my computer?” asked one … Continue reading Lockdown browser causes concern among students
Sydney ThompsonStaff Writer In the Maple Room of the Elliot University Center, students abound dressed in cloaks, crowns and plastic swords. In the room, a narrator recounts the classic fairytales of the Brothers’ Grimm as students eat, take pictures at a photo booth, and customize notebooks. On Wednesday, February 26, the campus activities group known as ACE hosted these activities for a Grimm’s Fairytales-themed event. … Continue reading Campus activities hosts magical afternoon
Kathleen EstradaStaff Writer The month of march is associated with a lot of fun, right? It’s the first sign of spring, warmer weather, Saint Patrick’s Day, and most importantly spring break. A week of relaxation and fun without the pressures of school and or work. Ideally, that’s the perfect situation. Spring break started as a swim event in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 1938. By the … Continue reading Spring Break Should be Fun, Right?
Sydney ThompsonStaff Writer On Monday, February 24, a luncheon inside the Faculty Building was hosted for students and staff. Accompanying the luncheon was the presentation by Maria Harkin on human trafficking and what college students should watch out for. Harkin is an expert of over a decade on human trafficking and is involved in a task force to help victims in the Piedmont area. “College … Continue reading Expert warns students about human trafficking
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