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NEWS How a room can change a university Cone room 336 improves campus life and unites a student body
Story and photos by Alexandria Sands Last year, Cieaf Abualdahab would visit Atkins Library multiple times a day. Not to study or do homework, but for a different reason. He’d knock on the door of an occupied study room and ask “Do you mind if I pray here?” As a muslim, Abualdahab prays five times a day and often, he’s on campus during those times. Some students in the study rooms would welcome the unexpected visit. Other times, he’d receive frustrated responses. On days when the Muslim Student Association (MSA) could reserve a study room for their members, Abualdahab would pray there instead. Two hundred other students would also use the room throughout the day. They’d sometimes come back to sign-ins mocking their religion. “Terrorist” or “Osama bin Laden” scribbled in pen. Today, Abualdahab prays in the Cone building, room 336. The room is hardwood floors with open windows allowing light to come through. Mats, pillows and rugs rest on the floor. As Abualdahab walks through the front door, he reads the two words he feels best describe the space, “Peace Haven.” Along with many other students, Abualdahab raised his voice to administration a year ago for this
purpose. He was a member of worked closely with the designer. the “Interfaith Niners.” Student The renovations completed a week organizations for before the new school Muslims, Christians year. Students came and other back to a room that religions came was beyond their together for this expectations. initiative, along “On paper, it with student looked okay. But government. then seeing it They all met in person, I was in front of Cato jumping up and Hall with signs down,” Al-Shaer. and petitions, The student pleading organization administration to YesPlus uses the create a space all space twice a students could week for group use for relaxation meditation. or religious President Jagir purposes. Pipalia says he uses Conversations it individually as about an well. Prior to the inclusive space for Peace Haven, he’d go YesPlus President students to pray to the library or the or meditate were Jagir Pipalia top floor of the Student happening for over Union to meditate, ten years, but this something he enjoys time the voices were doing daily to clear his united and they were mind. loud. “When I leave the university and Administration agreed to open the I think back, this is the place that I room with full funding that spring, will think about,” Pipalia said. but renovations were to be made. Treasurer Vamshi Dhar also uses President of MSA Abrar Al-Shaer, the space away from their group a leader of the Interfaith Niners, meetings. He says meditating in the
“When I leave the university and I think back, this is the place that I will think about.”
morning helps him stay energized throughout the day. “There is such serenity to it. It really feels peaceful, calm. I’m connected to that room,” Dhar said. The room has been beneficial to student’s mental health. So much so that administration and student leaders considered placing it in the Health and Wellness building, before deciding on Cone. Members of MSA have thought about having group discussions in the room about concerns on campus. The room also started a conversation about diversity at UNC Charlotte. Abualdahab said more people have been interested in learning about his religion since the Peace Haven opened. “They’ll learn more about whatever culture, whatever religion, whatever race is in that room,” he said. MSA members suggest that students attend lectures and events, such as Islamophobia panels, to become educated on people different than themselves. “That’s what university is all about,” Al-Shaer said. “You’re living in whatever environment you are in and now you’re being exposed to a lot of different perspectives and this is probably your one and only chance to take advantage of all those perspectives.” cont. pg 4
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Student organization YesPlus meets in the Peace Haven. Photo by Alexandria Sands
ROOM cont. Most North Carolina colleges have also created these spaces, including NC State University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University, Elon University, NN A&T State University and UNC Greensboro.
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The Interfaith Niners are spreading awareness that the room is accessible to everyone. They plan to have a grand opening as well as introduce the room to incoming students at SOAR orientation.
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UNC Charlotte students use the Peace Haven to pray and meditate. Photo by Greyson Nance
GOING GREEN PLANT-BASED DIETING AND ITS EFFECT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
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By Madison Dobrzenski Photo courtesy of Public Domain I have been a vegetarian for two years. I have cut meat out of my diet because I want to do any simple thing I can that benefits the environment and if that means cutting steak out of my diet, I’m okay with that. Eventually, I want to become vegan for the same reason. I understand not everyone has this goal in their lives. Not everyone wants to sacrifice their favorite food for the sake of their carbon footprint. However, I’m here to tell you it would be wise to consider it. I’m not going to tell you it’s healthier, because Oreos are vegan and I could eat a sleeve in less than a minute. What I am going to tell you is if more people, a lot more people, became vegetarian or vegan, we would be taking a major step towards slowing down climate change. Most of us are not living on a farm and eating meat from that farm, so we have little to no idea where the meat is coming from. The production of that meat involves a lot of release of greenhouse gas emissions, which contributes to climate change. Emissions from livestock, mostly from burping cows and sheep and their manure, currently make up almost 15% of global emissions. Think about how many times you eat meat in a day. Imagine how much meat is produced in the U.S. in a year. According to the North American Meat Institute, in 2013, American meat companies produced 25. 8 billion pounds of beef. That’s a lot of meat. A lot of that is excessively more than the daily recommendation for your diet. Most people have heard about climate change, but a lot of people are unaware of the effect their steak dinner each night has on it. In order to slow down climate change, we all need to begin to cut down on our meat intake. Most public “green” organizations are afraid to tell people to let go of their burgers, for fear of consumer backlash, but I am here to tell you: if you claim to have any concern for the environment, cut down your meat intake. There’s basically no reason not to. “I need meat to be healthy!” You really don’t. A plant-based diet can be just as healthy, if not more, than one including meat. Everyone thinks they won’t get enough protein, but you will. Especially in the UNCC dining facilities, there are always vegetarian options including tofu, beans or cheese, all of which have high protein. Iron is easier to get than people think. You can get iron through peanut butter, broccoli and most leafy greens. I know, steak is delicious and a good burger is an unmatchable meal. I was like that. Believe it or not, steak used to be my favorite food. Once in middle school, I tried being vegetarian for the stereotypical “I love animals” reason, and when my mom made steak later that week, I caved. I understand to some people, this would be a big alteration to their diet. I also understand the people who say: “If I do it, it won’t make a difference.” That may be true to you. I thought that was the case for a while. But then I realized I couldn’t continue to contribute to this industry when I have the resources to eat a more plant-based diet. For all the people I know who care about the environment and aren’t meat-conscious, if they all went vegetarian, it would be a lot less people demanding that large consumption of meat. If these companies produce so much meat and it isn’t eaten, eventually the production will go down because they are wasting their money. You can make a difference. I have more and more friends cutting meat out of their diets and all of them rave about how much better they feel, morally and health wise. One of my friends was so
excited to no longer be a hypocrite when it came to her passion for the environment, that’s how I feel and I hope you see it that way too. In my opinion, anyone with a concern for climate change should cut out the steak and burgers and transition into a more plant-based diet, because if you can make a difference merely with your food, why don’t you?
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IN THE BUSINESS By Ginger Duchi Photos by Pooja Pasupula
OF NOSTALGIA
I’ve always made a distinction between artists; there are singers, and there are performers. Like the whole “not every rectangle is a square” line, not every performer is a singer. Going into the Ovens Auditorium, I expected Paramore to be performers: give you a good show, a lot of jumping and screaming, but lacking vocally. I set the bar way too low. I assumed that Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams would jump around on stage, rock out a bit; maybe there would be a song or two from the old albums. I couldn’t imagine the synthesis of both new and old sound, especially after listening to the vast difference between “RIOT!” (2007) and “After Laughter” (2017). “RIOT!” was what came to mind when I thought of Paramore: big, loud and pop punk galore. “After Laughter” is on a completely different playing field; still big and loud, but now upbeat and new wave power punk. What I experienced was much better than anything I could have ever imagined. Williams was even more energetic and charismatic than what I could have thought. Paramore brought a perfect blend of their new and old music, honoring the fans that had been around for a few years while still giving “After Laughter” fans an unparalleled show, highlighting their new music with bright energetic video projections. As for energy, it was so apparent the band loved what they were doing and although it had been over a decade since the band’s formation it wasn’t reflected in Williams’ energy. She leaped, kicked and incorporated audience members without any falter in her voice. The audience was composed of fans who had followed the band from the beginning and were now bringing their own children to see the band that had altered their life. The older fans were surrounded by teenage versions of themselves that look up to William’s energetic compassion, teaching them to view the world through a radically different lens. There was a young fan seated
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in front of me, I’m assuming she was around 13 or 15, accompanied by her mother and father. She was blessed that the three surrounding seats next to her were open. She danced and sang along with every song, lifting her hands and giving her own performance. What was beautiful about her was you could visibly see how much Paramore meant to her, how the words in “Hate to See Your Heart Break” and “26” impacted her and tears streamed down her face. Standing next to her was her father. As the night progressed it was increasingly apparent to him why his daughter loved the band so much; slowly his hands went from being sternly crossed in front of him to dropping to his side and swaying to the music, all of which was captured by a grinning mother. The night started and ended with a message of compassion. Opening artist Best Coast’s lead singer Bethany Cosentino left the stage with a message, “Be kind and loving and not hateful.” This is a message that would later be mirrored by Williams, “Your choices matter. The way you treat people and empathy matters.” Williams brought a hopeful outlook to a country facing the aftermath of two hurricanes, which actually caused the bands to postpone a few of the Tour Two dates. Leaving the Ovens Auditorium I was buzzing, Paramore had completely proven me wrong; they were so much more than just a band, but genuine artists that cared about their fans and the city that they had resided in for the past four days. Williams thanked the city, giving shoutouts to the Trader Joe’s employee who recommended a drink to her, gushing about the beautiful city Charlotte was and showing care as she wished everyone a safe journey home. Including the fans in her closing statements to the tour members that were on stage, she left a message that “the individuals coming together to form something much more important” was what formed Paramore.
A MOCK OF THE MODERN WORLD
By Jerry Yan Photos by Jerry Yan
From Sept. 8 to Dec. 14, UNC Charlotte Center City Campus is exhibiting Bob Trotman’s collection, “Business as Usual.” At its opening ceremony, many attended not only to appreciate Trotman’s fine works, but to celebrate the 50 Anniversary of North Carolina Arts Council. Museums and institutes such as the Smithsonian, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Museum of Art of the Rhode Island School of Design and the Museum of Art and Design in New York have permanently kept his pieces. The collection presented at our Center City campus is composed of pieces coming from such places and Trotman himself. Born and raised in North Carolina, Trotman is known for his wooden sculptures. With a degree in philosophy, Trotman is more sensible to the society and has a deeper understanding of how it functions. Trotman illustrates the difference between the inside and the outside of people through three busts dressed in formal attire – Lisa, Stu and John. Lisa and John’s eyes are cut out as if they can be removed and changed. Lisa frowns, forming a disturbed and annoyed look, yet if you cover up the eyes, she is smiling. John’s lips are closed, eyes squinting at his left side. He looks serious and possibly slightly offended. Stu, on the other hand, has both his eyes and
lips cut in rectangles. Stu crinkles his mouth and eye lids as though he is going through pain. Again, however, if you cover up the cut off parts, Stu would be deadpan. Other pieces might be more intimidating as they come in forms of only parts of the human body: head, hand, head with no brain, tongue and the like. They also come in various materials and forms, such as clay and sketches. In fact, the collection may relate to what Trotman calls the “corporate purgatory:” people in large corporates and the business field are being tortured. The Mint Museum explains “Business As Usual” as “In each of these sections the figures are presented in disconcerting postures – some melting into the floor, others mysteriously covered by a shroud, while those in positions of power reside on pedestals.” Even though all the items have different sizes and textures, regardless of the hierarchy in the business world, not a real happy face can be found. After all, it is purgatory, not paradise. Some art tells stories as beautiful as fairy tales, while others reveal the truth of our world that most people do not dare to say. The sharp sarcasm pervading in the small gallery room makes me shiver and reckons my inner fear of the uncertainty of the future and career. However, only by knowing the truth and facing it with courage can we find the solution.
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SPORTS by Jazz Warren Photos by Chris Crews
THE MAKING OF A LEADER
After coming off a six goal season where he helped the 49ers claim a Conference USA title, 5’6 mid-fielder Daniel Bruce is ready to take his new leadership role in stride. Sporting the renowned number 10 on his jersey this season, Bruce knows what is expected of him. “With Luke and Brandt, both two massive players in the program, leaving it was a real time and moment for me to say to myself, well I’ve got to step up here. Both on and off the field, I’ve really got to start tightening up in areas and set the example,” Bruce said. Coming from a sports background, Bruce found his passion in soccer as a young boy growing up in Northwich, Cheshire, England. His father was a big rugby player back in his day and instilled within him, from a young age, the values athletics could bring. “No one really in my family played soccer, but I found when I was growing up I wasn’t necessarily as big as my dad, so I couldn’t really resort to rugby back then. So I thought it was going to have to be soccer,” Bruce said. As a youth, he spent much of his time watching Brazilian soccer,
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whether on television or online and over time realized it was the sport for him. “Just growing up and playing in the parks and playing on the school fields, I was never really with any big clubs necessarily in England, just playing around my mates. Having a love for the game in parks and areas of the like, that’s probably where I grew a real passion for it,” Bruce said. Coming in as an international player his freshman year, his expectations where not initially met.“When you come over from a different country and you come over from England, you feel like you’ve been brought over to play, and that that’s the main reason. Then I found when I came over, I wasn’t playing at all, any minutes. It was actually a tough road for me at the start,” Bruce said. Redshirting the whole of his freshman year, Bruce had to watch from the sidelines. Despite the frustration, he continued to invest in his relationships with head coach Kevin Langan and his teammates and they flourished because of it. This reaffirmed to Bruce that he was in the right place. It wouldn’t be until the spring of his redshirt freshman season that he would begin to form his current role. Entering his sophomore season, Bruce would go on to take 28 shots on goal with 6 of them connecting. “It was a good season for us last season, personally I’ve been wanting to hit the double digits for goals, especially starting on such a good team with such good players behind me. I want to be hitting that ten minimum,” Bruce said. As the season progressed, Bruce began to see his role evolve and embraced it. Racking up assist and winning penalties was a critical part of his role, which Daniel himself would describe as, “getting his hands dirty.” As the season progressed, a philosophy was developed of “if we win, we don’t get to high” and “if we lose, we don’t get to low, focus on the next game and spur each other on.” For Bruce, the 2016 season was time of leadership development and “staking his claim.” Now, five games into the season, Bruce has found his place, and wants to expand
his role as a leader even more. The current number 10 of the Forty-Niners has high hopes and expectations for his squad this year. “The number one goal really, for this squad as a whole at the moment is to come off every session and every game knowing 100 percent that we couldn’t have put more effort in,” Bruce said. “The results, goals and big moments will follow suit from that, but having a one tracked mindset to know that every time someone steps on the field whether 89 minutes or one minute, whether training session or championship final, they can say 100 percent they put their heart and mind into the game. We can have the most skillful players come into this program, if they’re not willing to put 100 percent in, then there’s no point in them being here, fortunately we don’t have any of those lads, everyone here puts 100 percent in. They’re such good lads and we grind together.”
GOLFING FOR GOLD
By Kathleen Cook Photo courtesy of Charlotte Athletics In November of 2015, Holly Clark arrived as the head coach of the new founded women’s golf team. Two years later, with her team assembled, the first tournament is upon them. Golf has always been a part of Clark’s life, beginning at a young age. “I grew up in a family full of golfers. My grandad really got me started, it started out where I would go out to the golf course with him at night and ride around in the golf cart. He would cut down clubs for me and let me play around with time to the point where I decided I would really take this sport seriously,” Clark said. She played junior golf competitively, then went to the University of Tennessee and played. Wanting to be a doctor, Clark got her undergrad in medicine. Instead of pursuing med school, an opportunity was presented for her to help start up the women’s golf program at Carson Newman as an assistant coach. “I thought ‘I’ll try this for a year and see if I like it,’” Clark said. “After a year I thought ‘well I want to do
this for another year,’ two years went by, three years went by and I said ‘school can wait because this opportunity might not come back.’” Though initially it wasn’t a priority, coaching became a passion of Clark’s. After spending three years with Carson Newman, Clark made the jump to a competitive Vanderbilt team. “When I went to Vanderbilt it was a whole different athlete. It was intense, I loved it. I loved the pressure, I loved the intensity. It was a whole different animal to deal with, but it was great. I was given a lot of responsibility, that’s how I best learn, it was awesome,” Clark said. Clark remained with the Commadores for six years. Then she was approached to take on the head coach position for the Charlotte 49ers. Though she had already worked for a start-up team, her experience at Carson Newman didn’t compare to what Clark faced in the Queen City. “Starting here, I can’t compare the two, there’s been so much that’s happened to me from 21 to 31. You grow a lot during that time, so I grew as a person. I think as I’ve grown as
a person, my thoughts and views as a coach have changed. How I approach golf and athletics and my team is so much different than I did then,” Clark said. For two years, Clark has been working to set up the inagural season of the women’s golf team. She has taken advantage of the time and set up the framework for a successful program. “I had time to think about it and figure out really what it is that we want to do. People keep saying ‘oh my goodness, you have this blank canvas, you can do whatever you want to do,’ I can, it’s wonderful, but I don’t want to mess it up,” Clark said. In addition to building the team, Clark has used this time to improve herself as a coach. “I’ve had more time to reflect on what’s important to me as a person, as a coach and how I’m going to incorporate that in our program. I’ve never had that time before and it’s been wonderful. It’s been great reflection time and it’s reminded me why I do what I do and why I love it,” Clark said. Recruiting for a startup was very different than recruiting for a team like Vanderbilt. The lack of history in the program caused convincing girls to come to Charlotte to become a difficult task. “It was harder than I thought it would be. I think it’s super exciting that there’s something new and something great and wonderful about being a part of something that hasn’t ever been here before,” Clark said. “I love the challenge, I love that opportunity. I’m learning that there are a lot of people that don’t. A lot of you strong, talented players want to be a part of history instead of creating their own history.” In November of 2016 the program received its first commit: Siarra Stout. Stout, a native of the Nashville area, had already been on
Clark’s recruiting radar from her time in Vanderbilt. “As soon as I got this job, I called her. I had to convince her that she should just come look at Charlotte,” Clark said. “She’s the type of person any coach would want on their team. She’s a great student, she’s a great player, she’s a great person, she’s a great teammate. She’s super coachable.” The key to team growth is, said Clark is “comradery” and her team had it before they even arrived on campus. Over the past year, the girls have taken trips to each other’s homes to spend time with each other, build a relationship and play golf. “This is a tight-knit group who was really close before they even got here. That’s really special and unique in itself. Team chemistry is so important in your success and I think it’s critical in the growth as they continue to develop and move forward. These girls are super coachable. They’re just good people, they’re wonderful to be around. As a coach, you’re around them more than you are your own family so you want to make sure you’re surrounded by good people,” Clark said. The 49ers women’s golf team had their first tournament the weekend of Sept. 15-17. After setting the foundation of the program, Clark is excited not only to get back on the course, but for her players to finally get the exposure of playing in a college tournament. “I’m excited because I’ve been waiting two years to get going. This is back home for me,” Clark said. More than anything I want them to just enjoy the process and learn from the experience and grow each day. There are going to be bumps in the road that they’re going to have to jump over. There are going to be set backs and there are going to be big leaps forward. There are going to be small victories and they’ll be able to hopefully learn from all of this.”
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LIFESTYLE By Brianna Sumpter
NEED TO UNWIND? TRAVEL TO LAZY 5
As the semester progresses, the amount of stress we have progresses as well. Sometimes it is necessary to take some time for yourself, put the textbook down and have some fun. Lazy 5 is the perfect place for that! Lazy 5 is an exotic animal ranch located in Mooresville, North Carolina. Mooresville is about 40 minutes from campus, right outside of Charlotte. Created by Henry Hampton in 1993, the ranch has been a popular attraction to so many people of all ages since it has opened. When visiting the ranch, you have the option to either drive your car through the ranch, or go through the ranch on a wagon ride. Everytime I go to the ranch, I drive my car through it, because I feel safer in my vehicle. The wagon rides are supervised by employees of the ranch and you are not in harm when getting in the wagon, however the car is just my personal preference. Also for the wagon rides, they are available by reservations. Regardless of which form of transportation you use, you are going through the same paths of the ranch and you see the same animals. When you are traveling through this ranch, you see animals such as zebras, pigs, deer, goats, giraffes, antelope, ducks, llamas and various forms of large cattle. These exotic animals are free roaming through the ranch and every animal I have come across is very friendly. When you first get to the ranch, you pay and you are given the option to buy buckets of food to feed the animals with as you go through the trails. I recommend that anyone who goes to this ranch buy at least one bucket of food, because if you stop to pet the animals they are going to be highly disappointed you do not have any food for them. I would also like to recommend you hold onto the bucket with a strong grip, because the large cattle like to try to take the buckets of food from you.
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Also, when you enter the ranch, one of the employees at the entrance will tell you specifically not to touch the zebras and not to feed the zebras. The rest of the animals are allowed to be fed, but you cannot feed the zebras. It is also prohibited to exit your vehicle or the wagon while on the trail. This is for your safety, although these animals are very nice they are also exotic, wild animals. You are also not allowed to bring any other animals in your car with you, due to safety purposes. As far as paying, it is $11 to enter the ranch for adults, and it is $8 for children as well as for seniors. If you decide you want to do the wagon ride, it is $16 for adults and $11 for children and seniors. Each bucket of food is $3 per bucket, and Lazy 5 Ranch only accepts cash. Monday through Saturday the ranch opens at 9 a.m. and closes an hour before sunset. On Sundays, they open at 1 p.m. Throughout the year they have birthday parties, school field trips and holiday activities, such as their Fall Festival. Starting Sept. 30, Lazy 5 is having a Fall Festival that lasts until Oct. 29, which includes pumpkin picking, interacting with the small animals and playing in the corn box. Personally, the Fall season is my favorite time to go because the weather is so nice and they have so many pumpkins. I would not recommend this ranch to anyone who is scared of animals, because these wild animals get very close and personal when you stop throughout the ranch. When you open your window to feed them, they will most likely stick their head in your window. I have been to this ranch seven times and I have never had anything happen to me, but as previously stated they are wild animals, so always be sure to take precaution. For further questions and concerns, please check out the Lazy 5 Ranch website at https://lazy5ranch.com/welcome.html.
Squiggly Eyebrows: Hot or Not? By Brianna Sumpter Trends change like the seasons and this season we have a game changer.. Squiggly eyebrows! This may sound ridiculous to many, but this new trend has made its mark on the internet and on the face of many. This new trend is causing an internet frenzy as it makes its way around Twitter and Instagram. According to the Huffington Post, this trend was started on Instagram. More specifically, it started on the instagram of Promise Tamang, a famous beauty blogger. The trend started as a joke, as the blogger said that she was just trying something new and doing it for fun. Before she knew it, her post went viral and inspired many to try the daring new trend. This eyebrow trend has been typically seen on women, but it does not discriminate. There have been some images of men on the internet trying out the bold trend also. Most of the people that have been online talking about it and sharing pictures have been people between the ages of 14 and 25. Just like every other fashion trend, people either love it or hate it. There have been mixed reviews online regarding the opinions of the Twitter and Instagram fans. Leslie Lott, a student at UNC Charlotte and an experienced beauty, cosmetics and skin care representative, is not the biggest fan of the squiggly eyebrow trend. According to Lott, the new eyebrow trend is ¨not the most amazing thing in the world.” However, she can appreciate and accept the beauty in all makeup, and believes that the face is the most important canvas that a makeup artist can use. Leslie was not surprised at all that this trend surfaced so quickly, because new trends transpire everyday.
Lott has her own business that she recently started, called ¨Touched By Troi¨, which involves makeovers and pointers on how to achieve the best possible skin care. With that being said, the UNC Charlotte student knows a thing or two about makeup and confirmed that she would indeed try the growing eyebrow trend, but simply for fun. It is always important that when regarding fashion trends, the trends constantly change. Earlier this year there was a brief trend on feather eyebrows, but it did not last long and the feedback was mainly negative. I am not surprised that this trend is trending because all it takes to trend online is one post and a bunch of views. According to the hollywoodlife.com, ¨Makeup trends are always changing. It’s all about ditching the old formulas and creating a new one.¨ To master this new look, it is very simple. All you actually need is either an eyebrow pencil or some powder to fill in your eyebrows. Once you have that, then the second thing you need is a steady hand and some creativity. If you have all of these things, then you are ready to start working some eyebrow magic. I recommend if anyone is interested in trying this trend, do some more research on it, and give it a try. Every successful and popular trend started somewhere, and if everyone in the world decided that they did not want to give it a try, no trend would ever be successful. Figure out what you like and what works for you and before you know it you will be following all of the hottest trends and who knows, you might actually start one!
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By Brianna Sumpter
¨My favorite thing about football season is being able to sit in the student section and cheer on our team. I am a freshman, so this is my first home game that I have attended at UNC Charlotte. Since I have started school, I have been spending a lot of time with my roommates and our neighbors across the hall. I am extremely excited about this football season and I hope that we are successful this year.¨
- Jordan Hoskins
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