Each year Americans across the country get the last Monday in May off. We are free of our school and work obligations; plus we are able to sleep in. But how often do we sit back and ponder on why we get this day off? Surely not as often as we should. The last Monday in May holds one of

We’ve reached the month of May, meaning AP Exam season is upon us. And believe me, I’m sure the last thing you want to do after finishing a rigorous, college level course is a strenuous test covering everything you learned. Unfortunately, we all have to take the exams if we took an AP class this year – it’s inevitable. But,

Each year as March 17th rolls around, friends and family gather together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Typically the words “St. Patrick’s Day” permeate our mind with images of clovers, parties, the Irish and Leprechauns. While most are familiar with the culture associated with St. Patrick’s Day, few are aware of the true history and origins that make this day

There’s no doubt that when students turn a certain age, they begin to express interest in working a part-time job. Whether at a grocery store or a fast food restaurant, there are countless places for students to begin their journey into the real, working world. It’s an invigorating experience that most look forward to, but only few truly take into

As the realities of quarantine set in, the loneliness and boredom becomes evident. We lounge around the house, slugging through each day stuck inside. One upside, however, is spending every day receiving affection and love from my dog and cat. Pets are often dreamt of by younger ones, and most parents are reluctant. However, pets make home life active and

   Most people are familiar and up-to-date on popular music today, especially millennials like you and me. We tend to keep a closed mind on our music preferences and strictly pick our playlists. But when we think about it, most of us are only traversing through a sliver of the music accessible to us. Sometimes it can be important to step out of our

It’s no doubt that North Carolina’s “bipolar” weather, particularly in the Triangle, has intrigued its residents. Frosty snow will cover the roofs of houses one day; warm and sunny weather will prompt outdoor activities the next. The unusual patterns seem to have sparked a question across the state: what’s up with NC’s weather? Well the answer to our puzzling forecast