Spartan Community Service: Make it a Living, Lifelong Giving

Meagan Bess  Staff Writer  The purpose of a resume is not to just list work experience and relevant coursework, but it’s also about displaying to a prospective employer that a student had some commitment to serve whenever possible during their college career. What is community service? Many might have their own definition of this act due to personal experiences, but community service is unpaid work … Continue reading Spartan Community Service: Make it a Living, Lifelong Giving

Spartan Night Live: A Night of Laughs

Justin Foxx Staff Writer  There are few things as unifying as shared laughter and good times, both things that were found in abundance on Saturday, Nov. 10 during one of the regularly scheduled Spartan Night Live’s in the EUC Auditorium. The event was held by the UNCG’s Office of Campus Activities and Programs (CAP), which coordinates events and opportunities around campus, and ultimately serves to … Continue reading Spartan Night Live: A Night of Laughs

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