Matt Harris Features Editor My roommate owns a 7-inch record by a band called Styrofoam Ceiling: two songs on transparent, surf green vinyl, packaged in a clear plastic sleeve with a small card inside that gives the name of the band, the names of the songs, a serial number and absolutely nothing else. And though this may not seem like much, all the information that … Continue reading So long, college: a reflection before graduation
Matt Harris Staff Writer One afternoon last week, there was a moment after class where I was walking down the middle of College Avenue, completely mesmerized by the blue skies and blossoming trees that still seemed alien to me, after months of cold weather. There was a light breeze, there were birds chirping, and it all seemed completely perfect — if there is truly … Continue reading Spring is a beautiful season and I hate it
Matt Harris Staff Writer I’ve always been a little skeptical of all the fuss over my generation. Supposedly, we’re remarkably self-absorbed, endlessly distracted, unwilling to challenge our deeply-held beliefs, unable to make that scary plunge into adulthood, yada yada. I’m not really convinced. Millennials are easy to pick on – we’re trying to navigate this increasingly complex and bizarre world while straddling ridiculous student debt … Continue reading “Scrolling away”
Matt Harris Staff Writer I spent nearly three months preparing for a trip to Guanajuato, Mexico, to see my girlfriend, who is currently studying abroad there. I started planning, in fact, before she even left. At first the planning was mental – I made checklists of things I would need or things I wanted to do while there and read about all the things the … Continue reading Going away: Things I learned in Mexico’s most beautiful city
Matt Harris Staff Writer There are few things more universally terrifying than the possibility of an out-of-control force affecting one’s well-being. Many people tend to take their relative comfort for granted when it comes to basic living necessities like water, food and housing. Considering all the worrisome things that threaten the world at seemingly every corner, many feel that they should just be able to … Continue reading Terror in the Tap: water contamination fears continue
Matt Harris Staff Writer If you’re like me, you may have visited the UNCG rec center plenty of times without paying much attention to the looming rock wall tucked into the corner behind the treadmills and ellipticals. I’ve always regarded the wall with intrigue, while also assuming I had nowhere near the strength or coordination to hoist my body to the top of it. On … Continue reading Rock on, Climb on
Matt Harris Staff Writer I almost felt nervous walking into the Pavilion at the Greensboro Coliseum. Greensboro Roller Derby was about to treat me and several hundred others to an evening of Hunger Games-themed roller derby, and I knew very little about either the Hunger Games or roller derby. All I knew about The Hunger Games was what I had peripherally gathered over the past … Continue reading The Hunger Games on wheels: An evening of themed roller derby
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