My fantasy playlist

Little monsters of the world unite! I am a newbie to the newsroom, but already I have bonded with a few of my co-workers over one lady: Lady Gaga! Li, Nicole and I are going to “artRAVE” ball on May 4 at the BB&T center, and we couldn’t be more excited. We have already put […]

Are you really “not like most girls”?

Although society imposes an ideal image of femininity, movies and TV shows have inspired a movement for girls to rebel against these standards. These films feature female protagonists who are “not like most girls”. They reach their goals, often including catching the eyes of incredibly attractive male love interests, by the time the credits roll. […]

A well-deserved spring break

There are many things I look forward to when a new school year starts, including reconnecting with old friends, attending fun school events and spring break. Spring break has gained a bad reputation thanks to shows like MTV’s spring break specials. College students are usually depicted getting drunk, going crazy and throwing all morals out […]

Female Black athletes who made history

In the Feb. 18th issue of “The Current,” I discussed the role black athletes have had in the history of sports. The Black History Month celebration continues now with a look at some of the most famous black female athletes in sports history. These women have proudly represented not only their race but their gender, […]

Oh my, Oscar!

Best friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won their first Oscar for best original screenplay in 1997 for “Good Will Hunting.” This was the actors’ first screenplay. Although Damon, who was 27, and Affleck, who was 25, looked like they were wearing their father’s suits, the young talents gave an energetic speech, and seemed overjoyed […]

“Scandal” obsessed

Sweating, escalating heart beats, chest tightening and heavy breathing are not just signs of a looming heart attack; it’s the symptoms of watching an episode of ABC’s hit television series “Scandal,” which returns from a two-month break on Feb. 27 at 10 p.m. Be warned, juicy details and spoilers do follow. The show’s creator, Shonda […]

On the bench: Michael Sam

We’ve all now had some time to decide what to make of Michael Sam’s mid-February announcement that he is gay. The media and fans have brought up many questions about this: Was it the right time to make the announcement? Can an NFL locker room handle a gay player? How would this affect his draft […]

Paralympians aiming for gold

The Olympics may seem over. Charlie White and Meryl Davis have captured gold medals, Bob Costas’s eye has healed and maybe a few viewers now even understand what curling is. But for 692 fierce Paralympians around the world, including around 77 Americans, the Sochi-based competition has yet to begin. They each have physical disabilities — […]