Willy T. Ribbs became the first black man to race in the Indianapolis 500, one of the biggest auto races in the world, in 1993. This feat was so huge at the time, a documentary on Ribbs’ life and career was recently filmed as a Netflix Documentary. Uppity was released in February for Black History…

Joseph Lowery, a major key player in the American civil rights movement, died on March 27, 2020. Lowery was a prominent civil rights player, with his activism dating back to the early 1950s. He was also a close friend to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lowery continued to champion for equal rights for all until…

As many people are being confined to their homes, streaming services have a great opportunity to present new content. With new shows popping up across different platforms weekly, many took notice when Netflix presented The Circle. This show drives contestants to become the most popular player within their small group. Whoever is chosen to be…

UWG President Branden Kelly, appointed to his role shortly after the school’s closing, has been adamant with reaching out to students during this time of crisis. Most recently, Kelly issued a personally-typed letter to student emails announcing that all of the university’s summer courses will operate fully online. As reality settles in concerning the longevity…

University students from several generations used to be exposed to the narration that obtaining a college degree will drastically decrease chances of rejection with job searching. However, that narration has nearly become extinct, as young college graduates become more aware of the real-life struggles that come after earning a degree. If not all, most college…

The Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, officially introduced his fourth studio album After Hours on March 20. The album was formally released by The Weeknd’s very own Canadian record label XO alongside the American record label owned by Universal Music Group, Republic Records. After Hours holds the title as The Weeknd’s…

With the University West Georgia transitioning to online base classes for the rest of the spring semester, a lot of faculty and students are not used to these types of classes. One of the facilities on campus that are really taking a big hit from the COVID-19 virus is the Bursar’s office. The workload for…

Seeking counsel from a mental health professional can be a nerve-racking task for many college students. Even admitting the potential need for help could be difficult enough. Counseling may not be for everyone, but if a person is considering visiting a counselor, they should know that being nervous is natural and normal. “I would say…

Cam Maples — better known by his stage name, Quantum C, is a rapper aspiring to make it big in the music industry. Hailing from Peachtree City, GA, Quantum C has released three projects in under a year since commencing his rap journey. His first venture into the rap game came somewhat unexpectedly when Maples…

            Leading in the number one spot on Netflix’s top-rated shows in the United States is a limited series documentary called “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness.” This series follows the war that is being waged over the private ownership of large exotic cats in America. The sad reality that most breeds of big cats…