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GOODBYE TO THE PARKING
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A student-developed app will direct students to available parking spaces
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By Jacob Baum News Intern
Parking on campus is often a challenge according to students like sophomore Eli Medford (‘21) who has to commute each day to class. Medford described parking on campus as “a hunt for a parking space.” The challenge to find parking persists after UNC Charlotte has spent millions of dollars in the past decade to correct the problem. The University most recently completed the expansion of the Student Union Parking Deck. This expansion project alone provided the University community with almost 700 additional parking spaces to make up for the loss of Parking Lot 19 after it was demolished to build the University Recreation Center. This project cost nearly $14.5 million dollars. Last spring a group of students sought to resolve the on-campus parking crisis. Computer science students Taylor Atkins, Dillon Brys, Kevin Huynh, Michael Long and John Sorensen designed a parking availability app for their class project. The project was intended to help students locate campus parking based on real-time data that Parking and Transportation Services already has access too. The project was completed and functional in May and the code was turned over to Parking and Transportation services in June to polish and launch. The University is now wrapping up final testing according to Doug Lape, the Director of Parking and Transportation Services, who is excited to launch the program. Lape commented “I’m really excited to get these features launched. These are things that our customers have been asking for and we’re happy to deliver.” Lape went on to add that Parking and Transportation Services hopes to launch this new program by the end of September. The mobile-friendly program will also allow customers to see the percentage of spaces available in all campus parking decks, gated and
ungated. Another phase of the project will be a pilot test program for parking availability in surface lots, starting with Lots 4A, 5 and 5A. This phase of the project still needs approval. This program aims to provide students with the real-time data the school already has access to and make parking more efficient for students, staff and visitors to campus. The app should solve problems like overcrowding in certain lots while other lots have available spots. Sophomore Eli Medford can’t wait for the new program to launch. Medford said, “I think it will be great for students who commute and need to park quickly near the academic buildings and get to class, rather than have to hunt for parking and be late for class.” Another Sophomore, James Hooven is also excited for the new program. Hooven said, “It’s going to be helpful and a time saver to avoid going to parking decks that are already full.” This fall semester more students are utilizing services offered by Parking and Transportation Services, like the on-campus bus system, but due to higher demand, buses are often over capacity during peak times. The light rail is also operating for the first full school year after opening last spring. These public transportation options and new regulations on parking decks (South Deck is now only available to students with a resident permit) have helped relieve demand for parking across campus. The Board of Trustees increased the cost of parking permits this past spring despite already being one of the most expensive in the UNC System. This studentdeveloped program will attempt to ensure that students get the parking they paid for.
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NEW CONFERENCE CENTER AND HOTEL UNC Charlotte Foundation funds new Marriott by Megan Bird News Editor
A long standing dream of UNC Charlotte’s leaders will finally be realized with the construction of a Marriott Hotel and conference center. On August 28, the Charlotte City Council voted unanimously to invest $8 million of tourism taxes towards the project as well as approve rezoning. The building is intended for research symposia and academic conferences. With 24,000 square feet, 226 rooms and a parking garage, it will accommodate up to 500 people. A conference center like this is typical of major research universities. The hotel will be established on the 4.7 acres on the corner of North Tryon and J.W. Clay Boulevard already owned by the UNC Charlotte Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the University. It is strategically located by the light rail so that conference attendees can easily access City Center. “This facility will serve as a new ‘front door’ to the University, providing a welcoming space for generations of 49ers and Charlotteans,” Niles Sorensen, president of the UNC Charlotte Foundation, told Inside UNC Charlotte. “We’ve been planning this for a long time and are eager for it to bring new opportunities for our faculty and alumni to connect to the larger community.” The $87 million project will mostly be funded by the UNC Charlotte Foundation. The hotel will be owned by the Foundation and operated by Sage Hospitality of Denver, CO. The city will also support the project with $8 million. The ambitious project is projected to be well worth the investment. It could generate $9 million from taxes in the first seven years while the net proceeds are expected to generate $7 million in the first five years. The hotel and conference center could also add roughly 210 jobs to the University City area, the second largest employment hub of Charlotte. Chancellor Dubois told Inside UNC Charlotte, “Not only do these facilities serve as important amenities for the alumni and friends of these universities, but they are integral to building and sustaining the strong academic reputations of these institutions.” The project is expected to begin January 2019 and reach completion by September 2020. Photo courtesy Inside UNC Charlotte
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CHANGE THE NAME Board of Trustees decides to keep Jerry Richardson’s name on football stadium By Nikolai Mather Assistant Opinion Editor
If we engraved our buildings with quotes of those they honor instead of their names, what would our campus look like? Popp-Martin Student Union might say, “I stand on the shoulders of giants.” The Cone Center might say “This too shall pass.” Jerry Richardson Stadium might say, “Show me how you wiggle to get those jeans up.” Largely regarded as a hometown hero, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson faced public outcry in December 2017 after Sports Illustrated reported that he exhibited “inappropriate workplace comments and conduct.” Four former employees described a workplace culture rife with sexual harassment, where women were propositioned, groped and leered at by Richardson. On “Casual Fridays,” when Panthers employees typically wore jeans to work, Richardson made a habit of walking through the office and making female employees stand so he could “admire their backsides.” He would offer back rubs, foot massages and to personally shave female employees’ legs. Richardson’s conduct, which was described by a former employee as “wackadoo,” created a hostile environment for women. As one employee put it, “It was a power culture. You did what [Richardson] said, when he said it.” In addition to these allegations, Richardson was also reported to display racist behavior. In 2016, Richardson “released”—fired— Toronto Argonauts safety Marcus Ball after Ball, a Black man, prayed and pointed a finger to the sky during the national anthem. Richardson is also said to have preferred Black football players not wear dreadlocks, and to have assumed Cam Newton went “crazy” and got tattooed after being drafted. And according to the NFL investigation, Richardson directed a racial slur at a Black scout for the Panthers. Richardson’s racism is especially unsettling in a city touted as a bastion of the New South; despite the Carolina Panthers’ statements on “diversity,” Richardson has evidently neglected these commitments. This misconduct was enough for Richardson to be fined a record-breaking $2.75 million by the NFL. But apparently, it wasn’t enough for UNC Charlotte. Recently, the Board of Trustees announced their decision to keep Richardson’s name on our stadium. Richardson’s contract with the Athletics Department demands his name be used as an identifier for the stadium “in perpetuity;” supporters often note no morals clause preventing this. Plus, this contract,
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worth $10 million, helps sustain the University and its athletic program. However, UNC Charlotte legal policy states that if an individual whose name is honored by UNC Charlotte is convicted of criminal behavior or “engages in conduct that, in the sole discretion of the University, is injurious to the reputation of the University,” the naming contract can be rescinded. Furthermore, any donations already made would be retained by UNC Charlotte. Richardson, whose donations come in annual $1 million increments, has already fulfilled $5 million of his contract with UNC Charlotte. But the dilemma is not whether UNC Charlotte can change our stadium’s name. It’s whether they should. I want to point out that this kind of issue— the moral quandary of honoring misogynistic, racist or otherwise discriminatory and predatory individuals in our universities—is not at all unique to UNC Charlotte. In 2014, Duke University’s Board of Trustees chose to rechristen a dorm named for a white supremacist after students petitioned for its removal. In 2016, student activists at Harvard scored a decisive victory when Harvard announced that it would retire its usage of the Royall family crest, in part due to its deep ties with slavery. And last month, activists in Chapel Hill finally pulled down Silent Sam, UNC’s most visible monument to the Confederacy. Students everywhere no longer buy the flimsy excuse of “honoring our history,” so long as it Photo by Nikolai Mather means honoring the architects of oppression and violence. The Board of Trustees watched these events unfold, some firsthand—yet it insisted upon keeping the name. Why would it cling to Richardson? He never went to school here. He was never employed here. And he clearly rejects UNC Charlotte’s values. You could argue that we need the contract’s funds, but what we lose in this transaction is incredibly disheartening. If we are willing to trade the comfort and sense of belonging of women, victims of sexual harassment and people of color for only $5 million, what does that say about our university? Why should marginalized people be burdened with his racist, misogynistic, and sexually exploitative reputation? We cannot claim to champion inclusion, diversity and accountability if we continue to honor Jerry Richardson. Until we remove his name from our stadium and properly address racism, misogyny and sexual harassment on campus, we are just paying lip service to the struggle of oppressed people. If we used quotes instead of names, Jerry Richardson Stadium wouldn’t need to display Richardson’s comments. It could just say “we don’t care about you.”
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STILL UNDERDOGS
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NINERS UNABLE TO STICK WITH MOUNTAINEERS
by Lucas Ewing Sports Intern
A record-setting 19,151 people showed up in Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8 to watch the Charlotte 49ers take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The attendance beat the Niners’ week one opening attendance in 2017 by 500 people. The 49ers held their ground in the first quarter, holding the Mountaineers to a field goal in the opening drive. Charlotte would punt on their ensuing possession, but would also hold App State to a three and out, forcing them to punt as well. It was just a 10-0 deficit after the first quarter and the Niners were still in it. In the second quarter, the Niners would bring the ball down to the App State seven-yard line, but quarterback Hasaan Klugh would be tackled four yards behind the line of scrimmage for a loss before the starting quarterback, Chris Reynolds, would be sacked on the App State 22-yard line. An intentional grounding penalty would also be enforced on the play, pushing the Niners’ offense back to the 32-yard line. The team would end up settling for a 46-yard field goal two plays later, and would score on two more field goals in the ensuing drives, while App scored two additional touchdowns to go into halftime 24-9. It was downhill from there and when it was all said and done, Charlotte’s MVP of the night, were one awarded, would likely go to kicker Jonathan Cruz. Cruz was three for three in field goals for the night, including a 54yard field goal which was the longest in the past two years, second longest in school history. With three field goals and the longest field goal by a freshman at Charlotte ever, Cruz was a shining light for the Niners.
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The offense racked up a total of 203 yards and two turnovers, a far cry from last week’s 488 total yards against Fordham, with Reynolds going 12 for 22 for 108-yards and a touchdown. Reynolds almost ended up with multiple interceptions against Appalachian State, however they were both called back, including one due to a penalty. On the ground, running backs Benny LeMay and Aaron McAllister would
The 49ers’ leading receiver of the night was Workpeh Kofa, who made two receptions for 35 yards. The majority of his yardage stemmed from a 28-yard reception. Redshirt freshman Victor Tucker would also make four receptions for 33 yards. On defense, the Niners would struggle to contain the Mountaineers. Opposing quarterback Zac Thomas would go an astounding 14 for 14 for 295 yards and three touchdowns, as well as an
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combine for 65 yards on 14 carries, a sizable 4.6 yards per carry. Secondary quarterback Hasaan Klugh would notably rush the ball 10 times for 23 yards and an additional five more players would rush the ball in the game 19 more times, with a combined seven yards total on just .36 yards per carry, bringing the grand total on the ground for the team to 2.2 yards per carry.
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additional rushing touchdown. App State averaged 4 yards per carry on 139 yards against the 49er defense, often running off the edge and at Charlotte defensive ends at ease. The 49ers would be able to get into the backfield six times to make a tackle for a loss, but would ultimately fail to hound the opposing quarterback, only sacking him once. On a positive note, safety Ben DeLuca would lead
the defense in tackles with 11, bringing his career total to 187 with the 49ers. During the game, he moved into second place in all-time tackles with the team and his fifth career fumble recovery tied the school record. Towards the end of the third quarter the home team began to look spent, and the Mountaineers would begin to take it away. After both teams punted their first possession of the second half, Charlotte would punt for a second time with 2:57 to go in the third. This time, punt returner Thomas Hennigan would find a hole up the middle and return it 59 yards for a touchdown. In the next possession, App would score another touchdown to make it 38-9, this time from 90-yards out on a catch and a run over the middle. On the next home possession, App State defensive back Desmond Franklin would intercept Reynolds and return it 46 yards to the Charlotte one-yard line where Reynolds would cause him to fumble. The ball would roll out of the side of the end zone and be called a touchback, giving the ball back to the Charlotte offense. The Mountaineers would score once more in their 45-9 routing of the 49ers. Altogether and despite the result, it was a good effort for a team that is still working, against a talented opponent. After App State took the No. 13 team in the nation, Penn State, into overtime last week, Charlotte was understandably the expected underdog. However, were the team able to keep up their first half momentum, it’s a plausible question to ask if the score should have at least been a little closer.
O R R S TA K E S H E R C L A I M E A R LY by Jazz Warren Staff Writer
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Junior defender Riley Orr has already made her mark for the Charlotte 49ers this season. After coming off of an extremely strong performance in a win over Longwood and against VCU, Orr had the honor of C-USA Defensive Player of the Week bestowed upon her, the first time since 2014 that a Charlotte 49er has received this title. In her first year at Niner Nation, Orr was selected for All-Conference USA third team and made the All-Conference USA Freshman team. She would go onto to be a key player in her team’s backfield during her sophomore campaign, starting in 13 of the 16 matches that she played. In the conference championship, Orr would put in a critical PK late game that would bring the 49ers close to a back to back championship run. When asked about her upbringing, and how exactly soccer and athletics came into the picture for her, this is what she had to say. “Well, I started playing soccer when I was about five years old. I took it up after my brother because I was always dragged to his sporting events, and he was big into soccer,” said Orr. “I just feel like I kind of followed in his footsteps.” Orr, a Mooresville native, played soccer at Lake Norman High where she helped lead her program to a 63-6-3 record during her time there. She also helped her team collect three conference titles during her high school career at Lake Norman, and was selected as her team’s defensive MVP. She was selected as an NCCA East-West All-Star and competed on the west team, while also receiving Honors from the NCSCAA as an All-State player. With the Charlotte 49ers, Orr’s energy and leadership have blossomed and grown not from her raw talent, which she has possessed since her days at Lake Norman, but from her experience on the collegiate level. Orr’s role, as well as the team’s role together has grown since she first stepped onto Transamerica Field. “Well freshman year, I feel like we really didn’t have any expectations coming in. We just kind of gave it our all throughout the season, and we managed to come out as C-USA champions. Now as we’re getting older and evolving, we’re just progressing as a team and getting better and better each day.” Along with the team goals and relationships, the leadership has developed quite a bit as well. “Off the field, I feel like I’ve become closer with teammates and I’ve done a lot more off the field with teammates than freshman year,” she said. “I don’t know how to explain it, we’ve just become closer as a team. Especially since my freshman year, I was kind of quiet.” The 2017 season ended in dramatic fashion, with the lady 49ers fighting their way to the top of Conference USA play once again. Head Coach John Cullen had the opportunity to do something with his girls that many other programs wouldn’t, the chance to be back to back champions. At the end of the night, penalty kicks would be the deciding factor, and the 49ers would end the match scoreless against the North Texas Mean Green. Coming off of a high-intensity championship game in that manner, Orr and teammates worked hard in the offseason. “My offseason, I just trained a lot with Megan and a few other teammates just running on the track and playing WPSL,” Orr said. Orr currently sits at one goal and one assist in the four games she has played this season. The Charlotte 49ers will take on the Rice Owls at home on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m.
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CATCHING STARS
Theatre Charlotte’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” is a fun adventure featuring Peter Pan, starstuff and pirates
by Elissa Miller Arts and Entertainment Editor
Photos courtesy of Theatre Charlotte and Pixabay
A crocodile that ticks. A pirate crew led by a captain with a hook for a hand. A boy that lives forever. The story of Peter Pan is a part of our cultural canon. Originally written by author J.M. Barrie and popularized by the 1953 Disney film, the tale has been examined and translated into an unlimited number of forms. Want to know what happens when Peter grows up? Watch Spielberg’s “Hook.” Live-action translation of the Disney film? The 2003 film “Peter Pan” fits the bill perfectly. Have a thing for literary web series? Youtube’s “The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy” has you covered. However, Theatre Charlotte’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a play based off of the 2004 novel “Peter and the Starcatchers,” offers something new. It seeks to explain how Peter, Neverland and the infamous Captain Hook came to be. Even better, it does so on stage. The play begins with a simple set-up. Two ships, The Neverland and The Wasp, are bound to Rundoon. The Wasp, a fast-moving British ship, will carry Lord Aster (Troy Feay) and an important trunk, property of Queen Victoria. The other, The Neverland, shall take a slower and less precarious route to Rundoon. It carries Lord Aster’s daughter, Molly (Ailey Finn), her nanny (Johnny Hohenstein), three orphan boys sold into slavery and a motley
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crew of seamen supposedly transporting an identical trunk full of sand. The key: the trunks were switched by the crew of The Neverland. And the one containing Queen Victoria’s treasure? It actually carries starstuff, a magical substance made of fallen stars that will transform the things it touches into “what they want to be.” Lord Aster and Molly are later revealed to be Starcatchers on a mission to destroy the starstuff before it can fall into the hands of those who would use it for evil. However, this description ignores two of the most central characters of the show. The first is an orphan boy with no name (Patrick Stepp). One of three orphans sold into slavery on the ship, The Boy is a quiet and angry force. While he desperately wants a home and family, he is also extremely (and understandably) distrustful of adults, who have done nothing but abandon and abuse him in the past. His growing friendship with Molly becomes a central focus of the play, in which he finds purpose in their mission to save the starstuff and learns the importance of friendship. It is this Boy that will transform into the iconic Peter Pan. The other side of the coin is Dave Blamy as Black Stache. A “ruthless” pirate who leads his crew in a takeover of The Wasp, Black Stache is a comedic force with a penchant for poetry and theatrics. Desperate for the trunk he believes to hold Queen Victoria’s treasure, he and his crew head straight for The Neverland. There, they duel as their ships collide in a tremendous storm before The Neverland sinks and its occupants are forced to flee to safety by swimming/floating to a nearby island. The cast here is incredible and really works to elevate the source material. Stepp and Finn play well off of each other as leads and their banter feels genuine. It can be hard to take on a role as iconic as Peter Pan, but Stepp really commits and makes it believable, even if this Peter is different than the one the audience knows from Disney. Jesse Pritchard as Prentiss and A.J. White as Ted complete the group of children and provide some solid comic relief. The head of comedy, however, is Black Stache and Smee (Jeff Powell). Blamy as Black Stache is simultaneously channeling Christian Borle incredibly hard while making the character his own. He is laugh-out-loud funny and only improved by Powell’s excellent comedic timing and support. It works, and it works well. Serious acknowledgment needs to go to the creative team behind “Peter” as well. The set simultaneously is fairly large and adds an immediate “pirate” feel to the stage, while providing the space for imaginative stagings and the
use of cast members as part of the set. The use of lighting to set scenes in various places (such as the jungle, in the bowels of ships, or underwater) and control the tone cannot be understated. Lightning flashes and eyes glow in the dark. Jill Bloede’s direction stands out especially in the staging of a scene in which Molly trails Alf (UNCC alumnus Bowen Abbey) deep into the ship. They crawl under gradually-lower strings to indicate deeper parts of the boat and she opens doors by turning cast members to face her, which immediately spring into action creating various scenes of pirate life (such as gambling and torture). A scene in which the characters collectively get separated and lost while running in the jungle is also especially memorable for its staging and execution.
However, the show is not without its flaws. It attempts to hit a middle ground, balancing comedy with an emotional story about friendship, family and growing up. “Peter” is far more successful at the former. The best part of the show is the two minute musical number that opens Act Two, featuring the cast as fish recently turned into mermaids. It is an excellent example of comedy in a musical number and hits every beat it needs to. Yet, “Peter’s” attempts at emotional resolution just don’t completely hit, as if they missed by a centimeter or two. This isn’t any fault of the actors. It is a writing issue, as the pace moves incredibly quickly in some places (the Peter and Molly friendship/relationship suffers from this) or much too slow (the first half of the first act). The dialogue around the more poignant topics also feels stuffy and like the play is trying too hard to hammer home its point. This is only more obvious when the lines are spoken by characters that are meant to be children. The problem is disappointing considering how great “Peter” handles comedy and lighthearted fun. Despite its flaws, “Peter and the Starcatcher” excels at comedy and provides a fun night at the theater. It can entertain children and adults alike through an imaginative and whimsical plot, a great technical team and the interactions of its cast. All of the actors are having fun here and it shows. Furthermore, it is a solid exploration into the origins of Peter Pan. It addresses most of the details, such as how Captain Hook lost his hand, why Peter never ages and how the crocodile started ticking like a clock. This is a solid start to Theatre Charlotte’s 91st season. I’m excited to see what the rest of it brings.
ACROSS 1 “We Create Music” org. 6 “You’re a riot” 10 Sportscaster Albert 14 Diner counter alternative 15 Hasn’t paid yet 16 Jai __ 17 Job 19 Govt. crash investigator 20 Weather-affecting current 21 Give up all expectations 23 __ Strauss, female touring guitarist for Alice Cooper 25 Greek “i” 26 BB-shaped legume 29 Switching from cable TV to streaming, say 34 Relaxing time in the chalet 36 Skin ink 37 Four-time ‘60s-’70s A.L. All-Star __ Powell 38 42-yr.-old skit show 40 Regarding
41 Not at all abundant 44 Totally loses it 47 Bedsheet buyer’s concern 49 Observe 50 Pop’s Lady __ 51 1982 Disney sci-fi film 53 Most ordinary 57 Hydrocodone, e.g. 61 Like un maníaco 62 Composition for violin, viola and cello ... and what the starts of 17-, 29- and 47-Across comprise 64 Color of raw silk 65 Sights from la mer 66 Longtime senator Specter 67 Vintage Jags 68 Not e’en once 69 Wall Street’s Standard & __ DOWN 1 Having the skills
2 Window box dirt 3 Hartford’s st. 4 Had food delivered 5 “Hooked on” language teaching method 6 In what way 7 GI on the run 8 Valiant 9 Invites to the prom, say 10 Borough across the Harlem River from the Bronx 11 Voice above tenor 12 Abrasive tool 13 Hard-to-explain feeling 18 Pics 22 Bluesy James 24 Boats like Noah’s 26 Brew brand with a blue-ribbon logo 27 Pleistocene period 28 Cheering and yelling, as a crowd 30 Down Under dog 31 “Who’s there?” response from a couple 32 Naples night 33 Golden-egg layer 35 Flagrant 39 Rude dude 42 Actor Scott or his dad James 43 Enters sneakily 45 2001 scandal company 46 Temporary solution 48 Structure protected by a moat 52 The “N” in “TNT” 53 Theater suffix 54 What a key opens 55 Farmland measure 56 One in a forest 58 Woody Guthrie’s son 59 Stadium section 60 Many millennia 63 Dead Sea country: Abbr.
“Peter and the Starcatcher” is currently playing at Theatre Charlotte. Dates are Sept. 12-16 and 19-22, while times vary. Tickets are $28.
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LIFESTYLE
THE SUN SIGNS
An introduction to everything you need to know about your zodiac
By Emily Hickey Copy Editor
Have you ever wondered how Zodiac signs actually pertain to who you are and how they affect the way you react to the happenings of life? Well, here’s a guide to how your sun sign, the most widely known sign of the Zodiacs, contributes to who you are in regards to your style and life purpose -- whether you choose to believe in it or not.
conversations, becoming bored easily if things begin to move slow. They are most compatible with Aries and Leos. A Geminis purpose is to bring people together in the same way Castor and Pollux were brought together, reflecting on their chameleon-like abilities. Famous Geminis include Kendrick Lamar, Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman.
Aries (March 21-April 19) The first sign of the Zodiac is the fiery, energetic Ram, most compatible with Sagittarians. Those who were born with the sun in Aries are independent, impatient and impulsive. They are generally competitive and passionate. Keeping up with an Aries may seem like a task in itself; it’s like keeping up with a baby, which is what Aries are in the astrology world. Don’t let this discourage you, they keep you on your toes in a charming and thrilling way. An Aries purpose is to learn more about itself and to become more courageous. Famous Aries include James Franco, Thomas Jefferson and Lady Gaga.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) The emotional Crab, Cancers are the sign to most likely start crying at any small inconvenience. This doesn’t mean they are weak, it shows they are very passionate and caring. They are sometimes thought to be too loyal to those they love, expecting the same in return and often being disappointed. However, this doesn’t discourage them, but rather teaches those around them to be as passionate as Cancers. They are also intuitive and intelligent, often needing creative outlets to unveil the inner workings of their imaginative thinking. A Gemini is most compatible with Taureans and Pisceans, and their purpose in life is to show everyone and everything that it is worthy of love. Famous Cancers include Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and Luke Bryan.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) The dependable and stubborn Bull, those born under the sun in Taurus are smart and trustworthy. Sometimes referred to as the “anchor of the signs,” Taureans love comfort, honesty and security, making them great partners and friends. They are very sensual and discover the world through their senses, whether it be through food, entertainment or sex. A Taurean’s purpose is to create strong relationships with those they meet in their life, especially with Cancers and Virgos, making this stabilizing factor the reason they are the Zodiac anchor. Famous Taureans include Adele, Cam Newton and Audrey Hepburn. Gemini (May 21-June 20) One of the more controversial signs, Geminis aren’t always the two-faced people they are perceived to be in social media. Symbolized by the Twins, Castor and Pollux, the reason those under this sign are more scrutinized is because of the Twins being known to have two different sides they display to the world. But this isn’t always negative! In fact, it refers more to their ability to adopt the moods of those that surround them. They are loyal and emotional, but will voice their opinions and sometimes are perceived of having a scattered and nervous energy. Geminis are restless and enjoy stimulating
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Leo (July 23-August 22) The prideful Leo Lion. Those with their sun in Leo are outgoing, bold and warm, the latter pertaining to the element of fire that Leo falls under, just like Aries. In contrast to Aries, Leos are able to make friendships along their ambitious pursuits while Aries accumulate admirers along theirs. A Leo’s ease in making friendships is stemmed from their grand gestures, attentiveness and friendliness to everyone they encounter. There is even a sense of regality when it comes to Leos. There is a reason a lion is the leader of the pact, and it’s the same reason the lion symbolizes Leos. They are most compatible with Libras, and their life purpose is to shine by being known. Famous Leos include Barack Obama, Jennifer Lawrence and Madonna. Virgo (August 23-September 22) It seems ironic that Virgos are called “virgins” when being made-fun of, but The Virgin happens to be the symbol for this graceful sign. Virgos tend to be sophisticated and kind people, making for excellent friends for life. They are intelligent and inspired by beauty, sometimes coming off as shy at first due to their need to be able to see the inner life of everyone they encounter,
even themselves. Virgos also tend to be nit-picky and clean freaks, but that just creates more beauty in the Virgo’s eye. They also have a sarcastic sense of humor and are very concerned with how they are perceived by others, vying for the respect from others that they effortlessly give. Virgos are most compatible with emotional Cancers, and famous Virgos include Beyoncé, Blake Lively and Prince Harry. A Virgo’s purpose in life is to make sure the world keeps keeping on. Libra (September 23-October 22) The Scales are the symbols for Libra and they are respectively accurate. Librans value harmony, which is easy to see in the contrast between their love for intelligence and their tendency to be perceived as spacey. Their daydreaming, however, is what makes them successful. Librans can take anything imagined and make it a reality. Librans are very peace-loving people and can connect with almost anyone. A Libran’s best quality could arguably be their ability to compare and think in relative terms rather than in absolute terms, referring back to The Scales. A Libran’s purpose in life is to teach others good communication, and they’re most compatible with Geminis. Famous Librans include Kim Kardashian, Bruno Mars and Will Smith. Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Scorpios are the first most controversial sign in astrology. The Scorpions of Zodiac, they are first seen as intense creatures who are motivated by power. Sometimes they can be seen as manipulative since their nature is to not go out and grab what they want, but rather sit back and observe until the time is right. This isn’t necessarily negative considering a Scorpio will never give up. They are unafraid and passionate, making them seem intimidating at first. To sum up this seductive sign, horoscope.com says: “A Scorpio will be your most loyal friend, most dedicated employee--and your worst enemy, if they want to be.” Scorpios are most compatible with Cancers and their purpose in life is to show everyone passion, whether it be towards people or just in the things you do. Famous Scorpios include Drake, Ryan Reynolds and Kris Jenner. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) The adventurous Archers are the Sagittarians in Zodiac. They love freedom, traveling and straying from the pact. They are open-hearted and generous, but most importantly truthful. They will tell you how it really is but with only good intentions. Sagittarians love to learn and travel alone to really immerse themselves in what the world can teach them. They know what they want and won’t jeopardize that just to preserve the other person’s feelings. Sagittarians are generally easy-going and dislike a routine. A Sagittarian’s purpose is to discover and to seek the “new” in all things, and they are most compatible
with Aries. Famous Sagittarians include Miley Cyrus, Chrissy Teigen, and Jay-Z. Capricorn (December 22-January 19) The Capricorn, symbolized by the Goat, is usually fully in control of their destiny. They always get what they set their mind to and thrive on strict rules. They are realistic and want to do something worthwhile with their life, even enjoying the nicer things in life to show off their accomplishments (like nice clothes and expensive cars). Capricorns are known for getting things done but also for mastering humor. Their dry-sense of humor is what makes Capricorns enjoyable, along with their get-it-done personalities that extend to benefit the people in their lives. They are most compatible with Virgos, and their purpose in life is to give a meaning to friendship. Famous Capricorns include John Legend, Michelle Obama, and Finn Wolfhard. Aquarius (January 20-February 18) The Water-Bearer Aquarius’ are clever, witty and intellectual people. They are open to change but are surprisingly stubborn and fixed in their opinions. They need space, freedom and individualism in order to strive. They have an intense love of helping others but require time alone to rejuvenate. Aquarians can come off as shy, but this is only time spent thinking about how to contribute to conversations and groups effectively. Aquarians are most compatible with Leos, and their purpose in life is to embrace the human in everyone and to show that the most important thing is to love one another. Famous Aquarians include Ellen Degeneres, Jeffrey Kopp and Ed Sheeran. Pisces (February 19-March 20) The final sign of the Zodiacs is Pisces. Pisceans, represented by The Fish, are considered the wisest of all the signs, being the oldest. They are gentle and adaptable, garnering the ability to relate to anyone yet always pining for understanding from others. They are usually sensitive to criticism and would rather spend time in their own world, wondering about life and the things it throws at Pisceans. Because of their sometimes woe-is-me attitude, Pisceans make for great poets or artists, driving off their angst and absent-mindedness. Expression is important to this sign, and their purpose in life is to show others the importance of emotional creativity. They are most compatible with Virgos, and famous Pisceans include Justin Bieber, George Washington and Kurt Cobain. If the description of your sign doesn’t particularly relate to how you feel you are, don’t be discouraged! There are many other levels to your sign that will be published in due time. Since your sun sign is your style and purpose of life, those traits might not be as noticeable to you as other signs you were born under, such as your emotional moon sign, and if you were born on a cusp (the days before or after two signs), which is also a factor.
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