Carolina College Football Recap Week 2 

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer After an intriguing week one of college football from Carolina’s colleges, the excitement was bubbling for week two to kick off, and here’s what went down. No.17 Coastal Carolina coming off their strong week one victory over The Citadel bested Kansas just as easily, defeating the Jayhawks 49-22. The Chanticleers defense took over in the first half. The Chanticleers and the … Continue reading Carolina College Football Recap Week 2 

Greensboro Swarm Making a Buzz During the Offseason 

Jamario Williams Staff Writer The Greensboro Swarm made a big move this offseason, hiring new head coach Jordan Surenkamp. Surenkamp, who is the third coach in the Swarm’s five years, was a member of the Hornets staff as a manager and video coordinator. After starting as the Assistant Video Coordinator for the Charlotte Hornets in 2018, he was promoted to the Head Video Coordinator for … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Making a Buzz During the Offseason 

How SB 8, Texas’ New Abortion Law, is Taking Away Women’s Freedom

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer On September 2nd the SB 8 law was put into effect in the state of Texas. SB 8 allows anyone to sue a person for $10,000 who has aided or supported someone in getting an abortion after about 6 weeks‒ when a heartbeat can be detected by an ultrasound; yet, many women don’t even know that they are pregnant until … Continue reading How SB 8, Texas’ New Abortion Law, is Taking Away Women’s Freedom

Halsey’s New Album Destroys Female Stereotypes

Kate McCrea Staff Writer Halsey’s latest album dropped recently and slams stereotypical archetypes of women from the first note.  She’s taking on everyone and I’m so here for it.  Her latest album “If I can’t Have Love, I Want Power” is a mix of female power, enlightenment, taking down the patriarchy, and even some matriarchal and problematic figureheads in this balls out, no holds barred … Continue reading Halsey’s New Album Destroys Female Stereotypes

The College Experience After COVID-19

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer COVID-19 has changed every facet of human life since the pandemic began in December of 2019 and lockdowns began in March 2020. The college experience is no exception to this.  The importance of having a good college experience along with a good education is emphasized in college recruitment materials. According to experts, it is important to find a campus that … Continue reading The College Experience After COVID-19

The Deeper Meaning Behind Kim Kardashian’s 2021 Met Gala Outfit

Avery Skipper Senior Staff Writer On Monday, September 13th, the Metropolitan Museum of Art held their annual Met Gala. This year’s theme was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Given American fashion’s rich history, there was much anticipation for the creative and artistic outfits that would be worn by the celebrity guests. However, the theme received a host of criticism for lacking its usual creativity … Continue reading The Deeper Meaning Behind Kim Kardashian’s 2021 Met Gala Outfit

Great Art in Difficult Times: Sheena Rose’s New Mural at UNCG

Corban Mills Staff Writer This year at the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNCG, a new mural has been put on display titled “Pause and Breathe, We Got This.” This piece was created by artist Sheena Rose of Sheena Rose Inc., an artist who graduated from UNCG in 2016 from the MFA Visual Arts program and won the 2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni Award for her work.  On … Continue reading Great Art in Difficult Times: Sheena Rose’s New Mural at UNCG

“Shang Chi” Review

Kate MCrea Staff Writer “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Marvel’s latest blockbuster and first movie to star an almost entirely Asian cast, delivers on all cylinders.  Shawn, or Shang Chi, (Simu Liu) thinks he left behind his past but is forced to confront it as the organization he thought was gone has come back to haunt his present. From the writing … Continue reading “Shang Chi” Review

“Worth”: A Netflix Movie Review

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer Recently, Netflix released a movie called “Worth,” which is a film based around the tragedies that occurred on 9/11/2001 and the ensuing pressure placed upon the US government to retaliate. This movie can be seen as a memorial since it was released only eight days before the anniversary of this day.  The movie begins by highlighting the ordinary lives of … Continue reading “Worth”: A Netflix Movie Review