A Netflix Movie Review: “The Adam Project”

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer The movie “The Adam Project,” starring Ryan Reynolds, was released earlier this month. It has not only been named one of the top 10 films on Netflix, but is also currently #1 in Movies Today on Netflix. The film encompasses comedy, the value of family, and love in a futuristic environment. You start off learning about Adam Reed, who just … Continue reading A Netflix Movie Review: “The Adam Project”

Living Simply in the Age of Hustle Culture

Molly Lawler Staff Writer Hard work is at the core of our social system here in the United States. For centuries, the lives of most American people have been rooted in industry and productivity. The very foundation of this country is built atop a people who valued industriousness over personal well-being and who defined success as domination rather than happiness. The American Dream itself is … Continue reading Living Simply in the Age of Hustle Culture

NBA Championship Contenders – What Teams are For Real?

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer With ten games remaining in the 2021-2022 NBA season, we are experiencing one of the most competitive leagues in history. As it stands in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat hold a one and a half game lead over the Bucks, 76ers, and Celtics who are gridlocked in a three-way tie for second place. There is also the potential for teams … Continue reading NBA Championship Contenders – What Teams are For Real?

Superhero Fans Go “Kapow! Bam! Smash!” For “The Boys” Season 3 Trailer

Kevin Six Staff Writer The new trailer for Season 3 of “The Boys” has been released and it is exciting for both superhero fans and cynics alike. The trailer, which dropped on March 12th, has given us a glimpse into what we will be seeing in the new season, and there is no doubt that not only will the show continue its beloved raunchiness and … Continue reading Superhero Fans Go “Kapow! Bam! Smash!” For “The Boys” Season 3 Trailer

The Empire Strikes Back In Concert: Oh Yes, It Gets Better

Corban Mills Staff Writer In 1980, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox released a sequel to the 1977 blockbuster hit “Star Wars,” calling it “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.” Before the release of this film, sequels were not expected to do well in the box office, with exceptions of course, such as “James Bond,” “The Godfather,” and “Godzilla,” but they were few … Continue reading The Empire Strikes Back In Concert: Oh Yes, It Gets Better

How “And Just Like That” Fell Flat

Kate McCrea Staff Writer The long awaited “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That” wrapped filming recently. With all the behind the scenes drama between actresses Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the rest of the cast, I couldn’t help but wonder: was it all worth it? For nostalgia alone, I’d say yes. For the actual storyline and character development, I’d say not … Continue reading How “And Just Like That” Fell Flat

Ignoring the Standard: Lorraine O’Grady at the Weatherspoon

Corban Mills Staff Writer I had the opportunity to go to the Weatherspoon Art Museum twice to see the current exhibition displaying Lorraine O’Grady’s work. The exhibition is titled “Both/And” which is commenting on the entire idea of what O’Grady is attempting to do with her work, where she challenges many avenues of philosophical, political, and societal belief by directly comparing two things, not to … Continue reading Ignoring the Standard: Lorraine O’Grady at the Weatherspoon

LGBT Wild West History Represented in New Award Winning Film “The Power of the Dog”

Kevin Six Staff Writer Oscar Season is in full swing with a number of exciting wins and more to come. One film standing out this season is Netflix’s “The Power of the Dog,” which has already triumphed in the film categories by winning awards for Best Film, Best Leading Actor for the incomparable Benedict Cumberbatch, and Best Supporting Actor for up and coming star Kodi … Continue reading LGBT Wild West History Represented in New Award Winning Film “The Power of the Dog”

UNCG Lifts Mandatory Mask Mandate

Brianna Martinez Editor, News Beginning March 1st 2022, UNCG sent out a message to all UNCG faculty and students about recent updates on COVID-19 protocols. The decline of COVID-19 cases on campus and within the Greensboro community led to the mask mandate being lifted on the University campus. With orders from the UNC system office, guidance from the Governor, CDC, and NC Department of health … Continue reading UNCG Lifts Mandatory Mask Mandate

LeBron, LeGM, LeGone

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer In the offseason leading up to this 2021-2022 season, we saw a major offseason pick-up by the Los Angeles Lakers when they traded Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, and the 22nd pick of the 2021 Draft to the Washington Wizards for Russell Westbrook. This move assembled a new Big Three in LA with Lebron, Anthony Davis, and Westbrook at the … Continue reading LeBron, LeGM, LeGone