Opinion Writing

How would you like to experience something like March Madness? With the Big South Basketball Championship coming to High Point University, you'll be able to. Once the regular season ends, and before the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins, each conference holds an internal tournament to crown a conference champion. And this year, the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships will be hosted at High Point University from March 6 to 10. This will be the first time HPU hosts this combined tournament, which will be held in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena on campus. According to Big South Sports , HPU was chosen based on the amenities, popularity and technological capabilities the new arena boasts. This will be a great opportunity for the arena, as it gives HPU a chance to show off its skills and expertise in hosting larger-scale games.  The Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena opened its doors in 2021, and since then has held two games that have been broa...

How would you like to experience something like March Madness? With the Big South Basketball Championship coming to High Point University you’ll be able to. Once the regular season ends, and before the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins, each conference holds an internal tournament to crown a conference champion. And this year, the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships will be hosted at High Point University from March 6 to 10. This will be the first time HPU hosts this combined tournament, which will be held in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena on campus. According to Big South Sports , HPU was chosen based on the amenities, popularity and technological capabilities the new arena boasts. This will be a great opportunity for the arena, as it gives HPU a chance to show off their potential and expertise in hosting larger-scale games.  The Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena opened its doors in 2021, and since then has held two games that have been ...

  a) American folklore is something that we all can look back on with a sort of awe, especially when it comes to the American West, but there are some that can take that appreciation to another level. Jesse James was one of the most infamous figures of the wild west, known for robbing banks, stagecoaches and trains. He and his gang were able to gather sympathy then and still to this day. Another man by the name of Jesse James, the great-great nephew of the outlaw was caught trying to finish what his ancestor started, robbing First Fidelity Bank, this time for $20,000. But just like his great-great uncle, he too was caught in his attempt.  b)  Imagine waking up in late winter expecting to brave the late winter temperatures. To your surprise, you find temperatures similar to summer rather than winter.  Here in Chicago, residents experienced just that as record-breaking temperatures soared to 88 degrees. People were taking drives with the convertible tops down or ...