Hinge: Is it really the dating app designed to be deleted?
Noelle Walker, Miscellany Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2020
Ever been on a dating app and it feels like you’re endlessly swiping for a potential match? Ever wish you could see everyone who liked you up front without paying for a subscription? Ever wish there was a magic button that showed a guy/girl with similar interests? If you answered yes to any--or ...
Fall Animes To Look Out For!
Tatiana Joseph-Saunders, Culture Reporter
September 14, 2020
If you have been on Tik Tok or Twitter during the summer, even during the initial quarantine in March, you may have noticed one genre of media getting a resurgence in the mainstream- Anime. Since March, I have noticed an increase in the amount of people talking about it and watching it. I am sure the...
Disney Movies That Didn’t Age Well
Alexis Hampton, Managing Editor
September 10, 2020
Disney has been around for a really long time and they’ve made many successful movies. Knowing how to make a successful movie starts with knowing what would sell at the time of the movie’s release and Disney is a master of making movies for the times. Unfortunately, some of their movies didn’t a...
Powered by Plants First Meetup
Devon Williams, Events and Engagement Editor
September 3, 2020
Georgia Southern University’s vegan and vegetarian Club, Powered By Plants, held its first meeting virtually on Thursday evening. The members discussed raising money for, and volunteering, at the Statesboro Food Bank because there are few options available for people who would prefer to eat a m...
Why and How Did Tik Tok Absolutely Take Over Quarantine?
Tatiana Joseph-Saunders, Culture Reporter
September 2, 2020
Ask anyone on campus, in your family, or even look at the news- Tik Tok is everywhere. The app is easily considered viral and commonly regarded as the trendiest social platform at the moment. I thought that it would be interesting to break down why I think Tik Tok and the recent quaran...
Be Your Own Barista
Alexis Hampton, Managing Editor
September 1, 2020
If you’ve fallen prey to Starbucks as many people have, then quarantine was probably a nightmare for you. When Starbucks closed due to COVID, so many of us were deprived of our sweet caffeine fix and went through withdrawals. No? Just me? Anyway… Even after quarantine has ended and outside ...
The Blue Mile Musts: You need to visit these local businesses before graduating
Noelle Walker, Miscellany Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2020
“The ‘Blue Mile’ is the struggling one mile stretch of US Highway 301 South (South Main Street) bridging historic downtown Statesboro to the thriving campus of Georgia Southern University,” according to Statesboro Blue Mile. Located on the Blue Mile are iconic and local Statesboro b...
Misconceptions About College Majors
August 28, 2020
Entering a new school year can be intimidating. When that school is a college, that’s a whole other level. Whether it’s the campus adjustment, the idea of making new friends or just taking higher-level classes, there is a lot to think about when you first start here at Georgia Southern University....
Student Resources on Campus
August 27, 2020
Georgia Southern University offers many helpful resources to students throughout their time here. The following is a list of free resources offered on campus and how to go about taking advantage of them. Writing Center At the Writing Center, there are other students who are there to help you with any kind of p...
Letter from the Editor: Looking Forward
Jenna Wiley, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2020
Welcome back, Eagle Nation! It’s been a long time since anyone has been on campus, and it feels great to be back. During these unprecedented times, Reflector Magazine will continue to provide the community with news, feature stories and everything in between. I am proud to an...
Album Review: Taylor Swift’s “folklore”
Noelle Walker, Miscellany Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2020
On July 24, 2020, Taylor Swift surprised fans everywhere with the release of her brand new album titled “folklore.” She released the news on an Instagram post, saying “Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned ...
Tips for Adjusting to College
August 24, 2020
The shift from high school to college is monumental for a lot of students. More often than not, students find themselves in over their head in the vast differences that college has to offer. Finding a comfortable balance doesn’t have to be difficult, and with the right tools, it can come faster than ...
