Article by Alannah Anderson, Graphic by Marlowe Henderson Being an astronaut is already an out of this world idea, but eating like one truly is in another solar system entirely. Sometimes, space trips and rocket ships seem so far-fetched yet in reality, most of what astronauts do isn’t that different from everyday life except for…

Article by Emma Pena, Graphic by Chloe Schmitz Humanity, in its quest to discover the great unknown, has managed to step foot on the moon, shoot defenseless animals into the stars in the name of science and perhaps the most human of them all, pollute space.  Space trash people, it’s real—real nasty.  While our alien…

Graphic by Autumn Tate Article by Sophia Cederburg What is your biggest fear? The dark? Heights? Failure? Tiny holes? Those are some popular answers that might come to mind, but what about the fear of space? ​Astrophobia, or the fear of outer space, stems from the unease surrounding celestial objects and the cosmos. There are…

Article by Ethan Mercer, Graphic by Marlowe Henderson The Emergence of Speculative and Science Fiction: For as long as humans have been painting, writing and performing, creative minds have demonstrated a remarkable predilection for the realms of speculative fiction. Uninhibited by the laws and rationality of realism, imagination can exist in its most unvarnished form…

Photo of Centaurus A galaxy taken using remote-operated Prompt telescope. Article by Alannah Anderson, Photo contributed by Lily McCabe Do you ever look up into the night sky and wish you knew what you were looking at? Wonder what makes the world go round? Or possibly seeking to satisfy one of those GEP requirements with…

Article by Em Peña, Graphic by Lauren Hodgson I was born and raised in the sweltering summer heat of Miami, Florida, surrounded by fellow Hispanics and never more than a mile away from a panaderia. Since moving to North Carolina, I can’t say I haven’t missed the easy access to my favorite Hispanic treats. It’s…

Article by Justin Iriarte, Graphic by Kendra Heiser Good morning, afternoon, evening and whatever other time-based pleasantries exist out there. I, Justin Iriarte, am finally back with another recipe after some culinary and academic reflection from the past few months. For this dish, I was looking to cook something I could really dig my hands…

By Amanda Bell As K-pop groups continue to grow in popularity across the world, more opportunities are opening for artists to embark on bigger and grander world tours. Groups that could hardly manage to book small venues in the United States five years ago are now selling out arenas and stadiums. While this does mean…

By Katherine Wan For many college students, landing a highly-coveted internship may feel like the be-all and end-all of a college career. Internships can provide a unique professional experience that standard college courses simply don’t offer and can connect students with full-time jobs after graduation. For students who are still hoping for an internship, it…

By Jocelyn Lozano As the weather gets warmer and the sun stays out longer, I can’t help but feel motivated to adventure out into nature! With a student’s busy schedule, sometimes you forget to check out what is right in your backyard. I find that checking out trails near campus and seeing all the plants…