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
The Arts Are Coming Back: Their Slow Return from COVID-19
Corbin Mills Staff Writer During the COVID-19 Pandemic, all aspects of life were affected, and these changes impacted how people lived, collaborated, and even thought. The arts, particularly, took a hit that is unlike most other of these aspects of life, as arts are specific to self-expression and sharing energy with others. This includes all forms of art, from dance to painting. Some college students … Continue reading The Arts Are Coming Back: Their Slow Return from COVID-19
September 11th: The Forgotten Flight
Hannah Larson Features Editor When someone thinks about September 11th, what comes to mind? The Twin Towers? The Pentagon? Or maybe United Flight 93? All of these events contribute to a day that will forever live in infamy. Perhaps they might inspire hope from heroic actions and brave people. Gabby Cucci, a UNCG student, was a year old when the events of 9/11 occurred: “…my … Continue reading September 11th: The Forgotten Flight
Carolina College Football Kickoff!
Ethan Engellau Staff Writer College Football is here! The 2021 football season is sure to have fans in the Carolinas glued to their TV screens with two ranked teams, and others with Top 25 potential. Week One began on a high note for No. 22 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers as they demolished The Citadel 52-14. Thanks to the hot start from the Chanticleers, who came out … Continue reading Carolina College Football Kickoff!
What NCAA Reforms Mean for Student Athlete Compensation
Avery Skipper Senior Staff Writer As of June 30th, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) made the groundbreaking decision to waive their controversial policy which prohibited student athletes from making money from their name, image, and likeness (often referred to as NIL). Student athletes are now able to sell autographs, accept endorsement deals, monetize their YouTube accounts, and profit off of their social media accounts. … Continue reading What NCAA Reforms Mean for Student Athlete Compensation
Part Three of Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series
Austin Horne News Editor PRIDE! Of the Community is a collection housed digitally with the UNCG library system that has been working to create a history of the Triad’s LGBTQ+ community for the past five years. According to TriadHistory, “it is the first large-scale initiative” of its kind. This month, the creators of the project, David Gwynn and Stacey Krim, have brought an exhibit on … Continue reading Part Three of Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series
