Let’s Talk About Sex
Quentin Merritt Staff Writer The sex talk. This talk is typically known as a dreaded conversation between parents and children that leads to a flustered explanation of intercourse on the part of the parents, and mortification on the part of the child. The taboo surrounding sex within American society is dangerous because it can often lead to misinformation or no information at all, which can … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sex
The Art Tales of the Brothers Grimm
Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Weatherspoon Art Museum held a gallery exhibit for the “Dread & Delight: Fairy Tales in an Anxious World.” The art pieces that were on display focused solely on the tales of the Brothers Grimm, recreated from the artist’s own interpretation. From Rapunzel and Cinderella to Hansel and Gretel as well as a few unknown tales, each … Continue reading The Art Tales of the Brothers Grimm
‘Thank U, Next’: An Ode to Exes and How They Shape Us
Emily Hicks Staff Writer Just months after the release of her last hit album, featuring iconic track, “God is a Woman,” Ariana Grande came back to impress fans again last weekend with the release of her new single, “Thank U, Next.” The new track is nothing out of character for Grande instrumentally, but the content shocks and amazes fans with its lessons of self love … Continue reading ‘Thank U, Next’: An Ode to Exes and How They Shape Us
Vince Staples- FM Review
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer Welcome back to Ramona Park. Following 2017’s Big Fish Theory, Vince Staples is back at it with a new offering, “FM.” Hailing from Long Beach, California, Vince came up frequently collaborating with Odd Future, Earl Sweatshirt and the late great Mac Miller. A true West Coast native, the subject matter of Staples’ music is often dark and based on his life … Continue reading Vince Staples- FM Review
Triad Stage Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Molly Lawler Staff Writer As the house lights dim, the warm, yellow light of the candelabra pierces through the darkness. The faces of King Oberon and Queen Hippolyta emerge from the background and are seated beneath the firelight where they are unexpectedly greeted by an angry father, Demetrius, whose daughter has fallen in love with the “wrong” man. Their words turn to screams and the … Continue reading Triad Stage Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Grinch Who Stole Your Laughter
Brittney Bailey Staff Writer To summarize, “The Grinch” movie is every bit of the phrase “just okay.” It’s fine for kids, and they will surely get a kick of out some of the jokes, but overall, it felt more and more like a cash grab with every second that went by. There’s nothing new here. If you’ve seen any of the previous Grinch iterations, you … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Your Laughter
Abuse Reports in Catholic Church Up in Unprecedented Numbers
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer The Catholic Church in the United States is facing an unprecedented scandal in the months since the Pennsylvania grand jury announced the names of hundreds of priests who have abused thousands of children. Currently, at least 15 states and the District of Columbia have publicly launched or are publicly declaring that they’re preparing to launch investigations to determine the full scale … Continue reading Abuse Reports in Catholic Church Up in Unprecedented Numbers
Eco-Focused Worldwide Research Project Set for 50 Year Anniversary of Earth Day
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer Once April 22, 2020 arrives, the celebration of Earth Day will reach its 50 year anniversary. In commemoration of this special day, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, is in the process of the kick-off for the “Earth Challenge 2020,” which will be the globe’s largest science campaign coordinated by citizens. The … Continue reading Eco-Focused Worldwide Research Project Set for 50 Year Anniversary of Earth Day
Migrant Caravan Seeking Asylum Sues Trump Administration
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer Honduran, Guatemalan and Salvadoran migrants traveling in a caravan to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border have filed a class-action civil suit in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., claiming that President Donald Trump “continues to abuse the law, including constitutional rights, to deter Central Americans from exercising their lawful right to seek asylum in the United States.” The lawsuit urges … Continue reading Migrant Caravan Seeking Asylum Sues Trump Administration
At Least 14 Suspicious Packages Mailed to Democratic Officials and Supporters
Hannah Astin Staff Writer Authorities have intercepted at least 14 suspected explosive packages sent to multiple prominent Democratic figures. All packages were intercepted before they were delivered to their targets, and none of the packages detonated. No one was injured. On Oct. 26, authorities arrested Cesar Sayoc, age 56, in Plantation, Florida, in connection with the packages. Sayoc was active on Facebook and Twitter, criticizing … Continue reading At Least 14 Suspicious Packages Mailed to Democratic Officials and Supporters
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