Colonial Williamsburg

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Almost three centuries ago, the city of Williamsburg, the original capital of Jamestown was founded in 1699. The city was named in honor of the reigning monarch at the time, King William III. Prior to its founding, it was once a part of a Native American tribe known as the Powhatan Confederacy. The Powhatan Confederacy was most notably known as the tribe … Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg

Surviving College with a Learning Disability

Rachel Spinella Features Editor Navigating university life can be difficult for any student. Imagine entering this new level of higher learning with a learning disability on top of that. This is why it is often so important to be able to identify those disorders, and to know where to find help when it is needed. It’s safe to say that universities or colleges aren’t like … Continue reading Surviving College with a Learning Disability

‘Writers as Witness’ Series at Scuppernong Books

Megan Pociask Staff Writer Scuppernong Books continued their ‘Writers as Witness’ series last Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m. with their latest newsworthy topic: ‘Working aBroad Beat; Freelance and Regional Reporting’.  The event featured the ever-so-talented and renowned North Carolina-based journalists, Issac Bailey, Joe Killian and Barry Yeoman giving advice to future newswriters about the complexities of freelance journalism.  The series, cosponsored by Pen America, … Continue reading ‘Writers as Witness’ Series at Scuppernong Books

Why do we stereotype?

Hannah Larson Staff Writer Everyone stereotypes, whether they are doing so consciously or subconsciously. Our minds make quick judgements about others concerning race, gender and other attributes. When we think of stereotyping, we automatically assume the term is bad. However, stereotyping only becomes problematic when those fast impulses develop into an opinion that one believes is true, and affects how you interact with meeting other … Continue reading Why do we stereotype?

Weatherspoon Museum: Human Form as Art

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer  From March 9 through October 20, the Weatherspoon Museum will be holding an exhibition on the second floor in the Gregory D. Ivy Gallery and Weatherspoon Guild Gallery. The exhibit entitled ‘Here We Are: Painting and Sculpting the Human Form’ is a collection of pieces portraying the human body with a variety of artistic approaches.  Stepping into the exhibit, you immediately feel … Continue reading Weatherspoon Museum: Human Form as Art

Managing Chronic Illness

Megan Pociask Staff Writer While attending any university is meant to be both a challenging and rewarding experience, oftentimes students living with chronic illnesses find it to be an additional obstacle to their success.  According to WebMD, it is estimated that nearly 7 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 23 are living with a chronic condition. Unfortunately, that estimation continues to grow. … Continue reading Managing Chronic Illness

Ava’s Cupcakes Opens a Third Bakery

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Friday, September 27, Ava’s Cupcakes presented it’s grand opening of their third bakery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Ava’s Cupcakes, bakes and sells scratch-made desserts, though they are more specifically known for their cupcakes. The first bakery opened in New Jersey in 2011, and since then has gained fame for their delicious – yet complex – cupcake flavors.  Known for her pastry … Continue reading Ava’s Cupcakes Opens a Third Bakery

Is ‘Superbug’ Bacteria a Growing Epidemic?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor The first appearance of antibiotics was in the form of penicillin in 1928,  and was a massive breakthrough that led to the advancement in the medical world today, for treatments and cures of different bacterial diseases. The use of modern medicine all started with the discovery of synthetic antibiotics derived from dyes. Although antibiotics are used for treatment and prevention, they are … Continue reading Is ‘Superbug’ Bacteria a Growing Epidemic?

Fighting Stress

Hannah LarsonStaff Writer Stress is inescapable, especially in college. You’re on your own in a new environment. It’s overwhelming at times. However, it’s important to understand what effects are endured by the body and brain by learning the science behind it and ways to relieve it.  What is stress?  Stress is a naturally occurring response caused by change either physically, mentally or emotionally. This is also … Continue reading Fighting Stress

Poet Marly Youmans Presents at Scuppernong

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On the 17th of September, at 7pm readers eagerly awaited the arrival of talented poet, Marly Youmans. The crowd gathered round to hear Youmans present her latest collection of poems, The Book of The Red King, at Scuppernong Books, and with poems holding such depth and beauty, the audience was not to be disappointed.  Novelist and poet Marly Youmans, is a graduate … Continue reading Poet Marly Youmans Presents at Scuppernong