Arts & Entertainment
Books for Break
Mariah Ambrose, Contributing Writer
Jane Austen once said, “I declare after
all there is no enjoyment like reading! How
much sooner one tires of anything than of a
book!” For those of you who are lovers of books
and reading, like myself, finding the time dur
ing the semester to sit down and read one is
difficult. Luckily spring break is on its way, and
along with it some time to read. Below are three
novels with short descriptions that I personally
love. I hope you enjoy them just as much as I
did, and enjoy your Spring Break!
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The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Apocalyptic, Dystopia
The beings that only look human have already brought on the first four waves. Now the last wave
remains and Cassie Walker believes that she must stay alone to survive. That is, until she meets
Evan Walker. He may be her only chance to save her brother. Cassie must choose to trust or run
- to defy or surrender - to give up or get up.
Ripper by Stefan Petrucha
Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Thriller
Carver Young. This is the character that Ripper revolves around - a smart and curious orphan who
dreams of becoming a detective. Carver is given his opportunity after the world famous Detective
Hawking adopts him as an apprentice. However, Carver soon finds himself directly in the middle
of an investigation into a vicious serial killer who has put New York City into sheer panic. This
murder-mystery challenges what you thought you knew about the world’s most famous serial
killer in the most curious and non-stop way possible.
The Selection by Kiera Cass
Genres: Young Adult, Dystopia, Romance, Fiction
The most accurate short description of this book is to tell you to put together the novel The Hun
ger Games and the TV show The Bachelor. Based in the future under a monarchist United States,
now known as Illea, a caste system has been formed. Thirty-five girls have an opportunity to
escape their castes by entering the Selection. Glittering gowns, priceless jewels, and a chance to
compete for the heart of the Prince waits for those who are chosen. However, for America Singer
it means leaving her secret love Aspen, fighting for a crown she doesn’t want, and living in a palace
that is constantly threatened by rebel attacks.
Art in Bloom
Sarah Cullen, Staff Writer
While the snow falls and the cold winter winds blow in, it is hard
to imagine spring and its flowers are anywhere near us. While they may
be far from our front lawns, the North Carolina Museum of Art is bring
ing them into the museum. Starting Thursday, Mar. 19, the museum will
have its inaugural festival of art and flowers. With floral designers from
across North Carolina and throughout the world, the West building will
become a haven of springtime amidst all of the cold weather. The floral
masterpieces will be interpreting several masterworks from the perma
nent collection with 45 beautiful and bountiful flower displays.
The exhibition will last only four days, from Mar.19-22 and will
consist of not only the beautiful floral exhibits, but also public docent-
led tours throughout the flowers, receptions, and special talks with re
nowned florists such as Shane Connolly, the Royal Florist who was the
mastermind behind the beautiful Princess Kate’s wedding floral displays
at her wedding to Prince William in 2011. There will also be a walk in the
park guided tour that will lead visitors through the Museum Park and
pond if warmer weather permits.
During the four day special exhibition, the West building that
houses the permanent collection for the North Carolina Museum of Art
will be closed to the public without a ticket to the Art in Bloom exhibition
(the East building which houses the temporary and rotating collection
and the Museum Park will remain open). This amazing event is free for
children 6 and under, and only costs $15 for all other patrons ($10 if you
are a NCMA member) and the tickets can be bought through the phone
by calling (919) 839-NCMA. So, do not let these gloomy winter days keep
you blue, come out and remember the beauty of spring at this wonder
ful floral festival at the art museum dovra the street from our wonderful
Meredith College.
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Player Spotlight: Lacrosse Player Jessica Sampson
Shantel Jordan, Staff Writer
MCGs, meet this week’s Player
Spotlight: Jessica Sampson. She’s a freshman
attack on the Meredith College Lacrosse team.
I caught up with Jessica to take a look at her
lacrosse career and to get to know her a bit better.
She has been playing lacrosse since
her sophomore year at Heritage High School,
where she was a midfielder. Since beginning
her college lax career, she has changed up po
sitions and now plays attack for the Avenging
Angels. She first knew she wanted to play for
Meredith when she was in high school and the
coaches came to help out with one of her prac
tices.
Jessica contributes most of her
knowledge in lacrosse to her current coaches
because of all the hard work they put into the
team. Before games, she likes to listen to her
own music and get in the zone - reggae, R&B
and rap to be exact.
She says that her biggest fans this far
have been her father and her brother, who
have always been there and support her in life.
Lacrosse has been a great way for her to meet
new people and to learn the importance of dis
cipline. She says that her biggest strength is be
ing a versatile player and she likes to challenge
herself when she’s on the field.
Putting in nearly 12 honrs a week in
practice certainly teaches these young, ladies
how to work hard both on and off the field. It’s
all about time management and being able to
juggle schoolwork and athletics, but at Mer
edith College anything is possible. Lacrosse
season is in full swing from now until April,
so come out and support your fellow Angels as
they hope to make another run for the NCAA
Tournament. Meredith College Lacrosse - Go
ing Strong.