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by Emma Nani, staff writer December 13, 2019

Busy Times for Varsity Cheer

The cheer team will be at the Championship Game along with continuing to cheer for basketball. (Photo used by permission of Amy Sellers) After cheering for an undefeated football team

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by Lyric Chassin, staff writer December 12, 2019

Reducing environmental impact–how musicians are changing the world

Upon the release of a new album, it isn’t uncommon for an artist or band to go on tour. This can increase profits, gain attention, and support fans of the

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by Lyric Chassin, staff writer December 12, 2019

Why Thrifting is Important: Combatting Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact

The word thrift is the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. Thrift stores are places where people can donate previously owned items to be repurchased

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The Life and Death of Juice WRLD

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The Science of MAD and Why it Should Scare You

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by Emma Nani, staff writer December 11, 2019

Into the unknown with Frozen 2

Critics know Disney to have disappointing sequels, but Frozen 2 has been a success. With a U.S box office debut of $127 million, it surpassed forecasted amounts and the original’s

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 2, 2019

Billie Eilish’s new single “everything i wanted”

On November 13, Billie Eilish released her new song “everything i wanted.” Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, it fails to communicate any genuine emotions to the audience about her regrets about her

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 2, 2019

Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! Review

On November 1, Netflix released a slew of new content including Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! In this emotional new season, the Fab 5 take their talents and cross cultural

by Francis Fleming, staff writer November 21, 2019

A reflection on the discography of Donald Glover

Donald Glover is a well-known actor and music extraordinaire. He has played some huge roles in movies like “Solo” and “The Martian,” and has also released some fantastic albums like

by Francis Fleming, staff writer November 21, 2019

Top 5 Albums of 2019 So Far (Pt. 1)

2019 so far has been an excellent year for music, with releases from Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Tyler the Creator, and pending arrivals from artists like Kanye West, Danny

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer November 13, 2019

The Heroes of Midway: Midway (2019) Movie Review

Midway 2019 movie poster at Cinemark Raleigh Grande. Midway released on November 8, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) Seventy-seven years ago, in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean,

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor November 6, 2019

Zombieland 2 Stays True

If you’re looking for wacky action, hilariously ridiculous set pieces, and some surprisingly good spirited characters considering the apocalypse, Zombieland 2: Double Tap is the movie for you. All four

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer November 5, 2019

The Inhuman Science of Red Dead Redemption 2

When I was young, I used to play around with toy cap guns. One of these happened to be an old timey Uberti 1873 Cattleman revolver, much like the one

by Francis Fleming, staff writer November 4, 2019

Top 5 Albums of the Year So Far (Part 1)

2019 so far has been an excellent year for music, with releases from Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Tyler the Creator, and pending arrivals from artists like Kanye West, Danny

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 29, 2019

Two perspectives on the NC State Fair

NC State fair by Marie Cox & Keeli Johnson on Exposure

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 25, 2019

Workin’ Moms Review

I’m going to be completely honest here. I love The Office, I love Scandal, and I love Orange Is the New Black. My favorite genres of TV range from comedy

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer October 1, 2019

Drama at Downton: Behind the Big Picture

The hit PBS television series, Downton Abbey, has now hit the big screen! On Friday, September 20, the movie released in the US. Over the first weekend, it raked in

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 26, 2019

“Don’t Call Me Angel” is a disappointment

When I first heard that Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey all performed on a song together, I was filled with anticipation for whatever it would be. Although

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Cycling class: is it worth the money?

Recently, I decided to try out one of the new popular trends among teenagers; cycling. Cycling classes gained a following from social media stars who go to SoulCycle, a trendy

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 16, 2019

It: Chapter Two Review

Two years ago, killer clowns will all the rage. At a time when there were stories of clowns menacing people, It, based off of the Steven King book by the

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 12, 2019

Lover: Song-by-Song Analysis And Review

Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore By: Natalie Gore Two days after the release, Lover became the top-selling album of 2019. Swift’s music is enjoyed around the globe by millions every

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 3, 2019

Taylor Swift’s Lover review

On Friday, August 23, Taylor Swift finally released her long-awaited album Lover. The album contains eighteen tracks including three songs she released previously this year. One of the reasons I

by Cierra Short June 4, 2019

Prom Consignment

Every girl’s dream resides in picking out the perfect prom dress. Whether the dress be a big princess ball gown or a form-fitting sequined gown, there’s a dress unique to

by Cierra Short June 4, 2019

Last UNCG live review

In the past several months as a Newspaper staff writer, I’ve written three articles about the school I will be attending in the fall. I chose to review the live

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor June 3, 2019

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Trolled Us All

Ryan Reynolds can never take himself too seriously — the star of the Deadpool franchise (and was regrettably the star of the 2011 The Green Lantern movie) has always interacted

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer June 3, 2019

Lana Del Rey’s cover of “Doin’ Time”

On Friday, May 17, Lana Del Rey released her cover of Sublime’s 1996 song “Doin’ Time.” Fans have been anticipating her cover since she hinted that it was coming soon

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer June 3, 2019

Detective Pikachu is an adorable experience

Ever since the late ‘90s, Pokémon has been a cultural phenomenon. After the original Pokémon Red and Blue game, many games, movies, television series, books, and even a theme park

by Cierra Short May 17, 2019

Beychella

On April 14 and 21, American R&B singer Beyonce Knowles headlined the 2018 Coachella Festival performance located in Indio, California. Her performance, themed “Homecoming,” shed light on the historical black

by Marie Cox, junior editor May 13, 2019

Men in Black Returns

Seven years after the last Men in Black movie, Men in Black 3, Sony Pictures is putting forth another MIB film. More than 20 years after the first Men in

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor May 10, 2019

The Perfect Date is far from the perfect movie

Netflix Original movies are either hit-or-miss and when it comes to their rom-coms, and it’s usually miss– The Perfect Date is no exception. The Perfect Date stars America’s most recent

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer May 7, 2019

Dorian Gray is very, very good

I recently finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, and I surprisingly enjoyed it. Why did I decide to read this book? Well, it was on sale

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer May 7, 2019

My thoughts on Animal Kingdom

A friend of mine first introduced me to Cavetown. She had been pressuring me for a few days to listen to this song called “Lemon Boy” and after finally sitting

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer May 2, 2019

Les Miserables is one of the best books you’ll read in high school

For years students have whined about every classic book they’re forced to read in English: To Kill a Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet, Fahrenheit 451, etc. They see the old-timey language

by Cierra Short April 29, 2019

Morgan Street Food Hall

Looking for a new and improved spot to eat at? Well keep reading and I will inform you on the hookup. Monday, April 22, was a day off for traditional

by Cierra Short April 26, 2019

Dreamville

On April 6 at noon, the gates for the very first Dreamville fest opened with thousands of hip hop fans awaiting. The Dreamville fest kicked off at Dorothea Dix Park,

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 11, 2019

Tarson goes out with a bang

Pop! Six! Squish! Uh uh! Cicero! Lipschitz! Leesville Road High School presents Chicago the Musical: High School Edition. Being the final show of her career at Leesville, Katrina Tarson, Leesville

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor April 5, 2019

‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’: Track by Track Breakdown

After months of anticipation, Billie Eilish’s debut album ‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’ was finally released on Friday, March 29. The fourteen track album was gaining

by Cierra Short April 3, 2019

UNCG meeting

Wednesday, March 13, I had the opportunity to actually sit, discuss, and have casual conversation with a University of North Carolina at Greensboro Assistant Director of Admissions. With the opportunity

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor April 3, 2019

Madea: Review

I browsed through the list of movies available in my area and A Madea Family Funeral immediately caught my eye. The Madea movies are something that I grew up with,

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer April 3, 2019

Hozier’s Wasteland, Baby! Album Review

I was excited to hear that Hozier was releasing Wasteland, Baby! because it is his first album since his Hozier album in 2014 (though he’s released a few EPs in

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 1, 2019

Queer Eye Season Three Review

On March 15, Netflix released season three of their original series–Queer Eye. The spin off of the early 2000s show–Queer Eye for the Straight Guy–features five gay men who work

by Cierra Short March 21, 2019

My Take On Hamlet

Throughout high school, students in every grade level must read an abundance of books for the standard English curriculum. Many times the books are not selections we students are prone

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer March 13, 2019

King of Scars Review

King of Scars is part of Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha-verse, the world in which her Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone. It is the first part of a duology about

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer March 13, 2019

Track by Track Review of Dodie’s Human EP

Human is the new album released by YouTuber, author, and talented singer-songwriter, Dorothy Clark, known as Dodie to her fans. The album released January 18, and she already has music

by Cierra Short March 11, 2019

Review of UNCG’s Second Live Broadcast

Previously, I composed a review of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s social media live broadcasting that occured on January 23. . The live broadcasting also hosted another Q&A

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor March 4, 2019

How To Train Your Dragon Three: A Cinematic Masterpiece

How To Train Your Dragon Three released on Thursday, February 22, and is already making quite the splash—a $56 million opening weekend splash– to be exact. Being the third and

by Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief February 20, 2019

“Everything is awesome” about The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part

I have to admit, I felt a bit skeptical when I walked into the movie theater to view The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, the sequel to the widely

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor February 19, 2019

‘bury a friend’ — New Music from Billie Eilish

After the electric release of her first EP ‘Don’t Smile at Me’ in 2017, Billie Eilish announced her new album ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ will

by Natalie Gore, social media editor January 30, 2019

Bird Box: Is it Worth the Hype?

SPOILER ALERT I picked up the remote and turned Netflix on. My phone had just sent me a notification that a recommended movie called Bird Box was available.

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer January 30, 2019

Glass: Make or Break?

The American filmmaker and actor M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film, Glass, hit theaters last Thursday. The film is a combined sequel to two of his previous movies- Unbreakable(2000) and Split(2016).

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 15, 2019

Aquaman: Saving The DCEU

DC Comics was founded in 1934 and has seen incredible success throughout its 85 years in existence so far. Spawning some of the world’s most memorable and influential super heroes

by Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief January 11, 2019

Aquaman plagued by excessive length, subplots

I looked down at my watch as I sat in the dark movie theater—an hour had passed. Later I glanced at the time again—another hour passed. And then finally, after

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor January 4, 2019

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and into our hearts

The past 18 years have seen an influx of superhero movies, leaving audiences to wonder if Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse would simply be an afterthought in a movie industry run

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 20, 2018

My Adventure at Publix

On Wednesday, November 28, a new Publix Super Market opened at the intersection of Leesville and Strickland Road. Right across the way from an already standing Harris Teeter, Publix is

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 19, 2018

Instant Family an instant hit with families

I’ve lost faith in feel-good family comedy movies. They’re often extraordinarily not-funny in their desperate attempt to be funny, disgustingly cheesy for the sake of being heartwarming. They don’t

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