Trouble in Minnesota Paradise: Jimmy Butler Wants Out
Monique Williams Staff Writer “You (expletive) need me, Scott. You can’t win without me.” This is what Jimmy Butler yelled to Minnesota Timberwolves general manager, Scott Layden, in his return to practice last week. Emotions were high and toes were stepped on at that practice, and one thing remains clear: Jimmy wants out of Minnesota, but why? The outburst is not something that … Continue reading Trouble in Minnesota Paradise: Jimmy Butler Wants Out
A Worthy Adversary: UNCG and ETSU Battle to the Bitter End
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer It was a bittersweet homecoming night at UNCG Soccer Stadium as the Spartans and well-documented rival Buccaneers of ETSU played one another to a 1-1 stalemate. In the aftermath of the match, ETSU sits a 7-5-1 on the season and UNCG sits at 4-7-2. The summer heat which had been terrorizing the citizens of Greensboro seemingly departed alongside Hurricane Michael as … Continue reading A Worthy Adversary: UNCG and ETSU Battle to the Bitter End
America was founded on “Mob Rule”
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer While the voting for Brett Kavanaugh was being held, liberal protestors descended on the capitol building to give the senate a piece of their minds. The GOP is describing this as “mob rule” to discredit protests before they even begin. They argue that taking to the streets and “yelling in politicians’ faces,” is not a civil way to argue, and only … Continue reading America was founded on “Mob Rule”
UNCG Club Football Dominates Wright State on Homecoming
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Saturday’s Homecoming game was an exciting one. UNCG Club Football forced a shutout, running back Justice McLaurin tore up the defense all afternoon and the Spartans walked away with a 19-0 victory over Wright State. It was a big win for an up-and-coming team looking to establish itself as UNCG’s legitimate football program. In front of a lively crowd, they got … Continue reading UNCG Club Football Dominates Wright State on Homecoming
In-State College Football Recap: Week Seven
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer There was certainly a little more enthusiasm surrounding the football programs from the state of North Carolina a few weeks ago, but as we enter Week Seven, there are just a few teams with something left to play for. N.C. State began the season as the team with the most promise from our state, and have lived up to the billing. … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Seven
What All Did We Learn from the NBA Preseason?
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer Ostensibly, it seems that each and every reporter for ESPN gets paid every time the words “LeBron James” come out of their mouths. LeBron’s move to LA has not only drawn him more NBA attention, but Hollywood attention as well. James has spent plenty of time in the studio this offseason, but that’s what you can do when you’re the King. … Continue reading What All Did We Learn from the NBA Preseason?
McGregor vs Nurmagomedov Recap
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Two weekends ago, things were chaotic in the world of UFC. The ever-controversial Conor McGregor faced off against his Russian opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov. This particular fight arc was a whirlwind, from all the events leading up to it- from the actual fight to the skirmish that commenced soon after the actual fight had ended. One of the main comments that started … Continue reading McGregor vs Nurmagomedov Recap
Shakori Hills: A Celebration of the Weird and Wonderful
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief The first thing you notice when you walk through the gates of Shakori Hills are the smiles. Above the sounds of bluegrass from the Cabaret tent and the smell of sage wafting through the air, are the smiles being worn by festival-goers of all ages, races, and amounts of tie-dye. It is those enormous grins accompanied by a jovial, “Happy Shakori!” that … Continue reading Shakori Hills: A Celebration of the Weird and Wonderful
“STAR” Is Back for a Third Season!
Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor In September, FOX aired the third season of STAR, a show following a trio girl group based in Atlanta, and of course, we were all waiting to see the results of the many cliffhangers that ended season two. Last season, Lee Daniels had the audience asking who would be alive for the third season, as Alexandra Crane (played by … Continue reading “STAR” Is Back for a Third Season!
Venom is the Kind of Dumb Fun the World Needs Right Now
Brittney Bailey Staff Writer To put it simply, Venom is a hot mess, but I would recommend it to anyone. Though it’s messy and could do with some better writing, it is an incredibly fun movie which focuses on a villain instead of a superhero for once. The story follows an ex-reporter named Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy. In his attempt to bring down … Continue reading Venom is the Kind of Dumb Fun the World Needs Right Now
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