Analyzing the USA Today Sports Preseason Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer With a new season comes a new set of preseason polls. Alexis Pitchford breaks down the Top Ten. Kansas With a 2017-18 record of 31-8 and a defeat to Villanova in the Final Four by 16, the Jayhawks somehow find themselves back at the top again. Maybe it’s the love that the polls have for Bill Self. There are several games … Continue reading Analyzing the USA Today Sports Preseason Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll

A City of Resilience. A City of Champions.

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Editor’s Note: This was written on Sunday afternoon with the Boston Red Sox up 3-1 against the L.A. Dodgers in the 2018 World Series. I’ve spent the past couple weeks in Boston doing some soul searching. Basically, I’m trying to figure out the intricacies of my 22-year-old life. I have a plan and I’ll catch up with classes, but for now, … Continue reading A City of Resilience. A City of Champions.

Another Day, Another Royal Wedding

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer 2018 has been quite a busy year for the British royal family. This was the first year in history to hold two royal weddings in one 12 month span. The closest previous time gap to this was a five-year span. Following the wedding of her cousin Prince Harry to Meghan Markle, Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank on October 12 at Windsor … Continue reading Another Day, Another Royal Wedding

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Split

Kaetlyn Boeckel Staff Writer   From the beginning of their relationship, singer Ariana Grande and SNL comedian Pete Davidson have moved quickly past the “normal” speed of most young relationships. The couple publicized their relationship in late May, and a mere three weeks later, they were engaged. Young love catches a bad rap in Hollywood, as the couples are often exposed by the media and … Continue reading Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Split

The 2019 Met Gala: Everything You Should Know

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer This year, the world fell in love once again with the Met Gala, as millions sat at home oohing and aahing at the insane and utterly absurd fashion of the night. Hollywood’s brightest stars bedazzled the streets of New York in million dollar gowns, all of which encapsulated the night’s Catholicism theme that would make any priest blush. Famed star, Rihanna, … Continue reading The 2019 Met Gala: Everything You Should Know

Halloween(2018) Review

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer The Shape has returned to theaters to stalk our nightmares just in time for the spookiest day of the year. Ignoring every previous sequel that has come out since the original, Halloween takes place 40 years after the original. With that much of a gap between films, many fans were wondering; is this any good? Or is it just another shameless … Continue reading Halloween(2018) Review

A Description of the New Amendments for the North Carolina Constitution

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief With early voting already beginning in the state of North Carolina, voting has already begun on the six new amendments being proposed this year by the state government. Below is a list of which amendments you will be voting on this November, and the criticism that those amendments have faced thus far.   Hunting and fishing amendment: This amendment states that it … Continue reading A Description of the New Amendments for the North Carolina Constitution

Spartan Madness: A Key Start to the 2019 Basketball Season

Monique Williams Staff Writer Spartan Madness 2018 was in full effect on Thursday. Hundreds, nearly thousands, of UNCG students, athletes, supporters, alumni, and parents gathered at Fleming Gym to witness the excitement. To kick off the night, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were introduced and participated in 10-12 minute scrimmages. After the scrimmages, players from both teams faced off in a three-point shooting contest. … Continue reading Spartan Madness: A Key Start to the 2019 Basketball Season

The Objectification of Women Today

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer In Hollywood and in media today, women are often times hypersexualized. In 2018, women like Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and countless others have all been objectified by the media. These women are well known in the U.S. today and their objectification can have a powerful influence on young girls and women in society. The objectification … Continue reading The Objectification of Women Today