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Burlap Circus’s Album ‘Avenue’ Succeeds Where Many Indie Contemporaries Fail 

Piper Summey  Some would say the indie music scene becomes less “indie” with every passing day. As many artists from this genre break into the mainstream, each one sends their own wave of copycats through the underground who—in attempt to reach the heights of the artist they admire—end up reducing themselves to mere tribute bands due to their over-devotion to their idol’s signature sounds, immortalized only in the form of “Mitski type beat” playlists. However, at a time when it’s so easy to fall into the over-saturated sphere of bands attempting recreate the … Continue reading Burlap Circus’s Album ‘Avenue’ Succeeds Where Many Indie Contemporaries Fail 

Black Women: America’s Disadvantaged Workers 

Imani Tailly  College is a blessing for many people. It’s a sign of perseverance, strength, determination, and resilience to make it to the graduation stage and walk across to get your diploma. However, college is just a part of life, and the bigger part of joining the workforce is about to begin. A lot of things can make the transition from college to the job market easier. These include internships, help from mentors, good references and … Continue reading Black Women: America’s Disadvantaged Workers 

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The Brief Rise and Sudden Fall of the Original Girlboss 

Headline image features Sophia Amoruso with her bestseller (source)  Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer   Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.  “Girlboss,” … Continue reading The Brief Rise and Sudden Fall of the Original Girlboss 

UNCG Soccer Defeated by No. 15 NC State 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Men’s Soccer reached the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship for just the fifth time in program history. Two rounds against tough opponents in Elon and Virginia saw the Spartans advance to face No. 15 seeded NC State in Raleigh on November 30th. UNCG’s season would come to a heartbreaking end following a 2–0 loss to the Wolfpack. Meanwhile, … Continue reading UNCG Soccer Defeated by No. 15 NC State 

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Living in A House of Dynamite 

Lindsay Webb  A House of Dynamite drops us into a world where one mistake in a global system can change everything in minutes. No villains, no easy answers, no reliable rescue; just the uncomfortable reminder that nuclear risks aren’t history. They’re now.  The Nuclear Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia  The New START Treaty is the last nuclear arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia, and it expires on … Continue reading Living in A House of Dynamite 

Finals Week and Last Day of Class Events at UNC Greensboro 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  The end of the Fall 2025 semester is coming soon to UNC Greensboro. Wednesday, December 3rd is the last day of regular classes, and Thursday, December 4th is Reading Day. Exams will be held between December 5th and 11th.  As usual, during the last few days of the fall semester and during final exams, several campus offices and organizations hold … Continue reading Finals Week and Last Day of Class Events at UNC Greensboro 

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The Allure of Loyalty Tests 

Jenay Moncrieffe  Over the past couple of years, loyalty tests have become a popular genre on YouTube. These loyalty tests involve testing whether one’s partner is cheating. Many people enjoy the content for the elaborate scenarios that tempt one’s partner to cheat, without realizing it is all a test. These elaborate scenarios provide viewers with an easy way to unwind after a long day.   One of the … Continue reading The Allure of Loyalty Tests 

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What Is Attainability, If Not Affordability? 

Ezra Franchi This Tuesday, December 2nd, the newly elected city council members and mayor will be sworn in—this is Greensboro’s first majority-Black council, making this a historic win, as described by Carolinian editor, Nora Webb.  Voters from Greensboro say that “property taxes, affordable housing and bringing business to Greensboro” are most important to them. People are in desperate need of a change, and they’ve turned to the Mayor Pro Tempore, … Continue reading What Is Attainability, If Not Affordability? 

Volleyball Sweeps and Basketball Grabs Win! 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Volleyball was in action Saturday night for its last home game of the season against the Wofford Terriers. The team also celebrated Senior Day – recognizing departing players McKenna Timmerman, Elenoa Sing, Megan Carron, Robin Rosser, and Student Manager Braylan Crouch. The Spartans sent off the seniors with a win over the Terriers as UNCG shifts focus towards the SoCon Volleyball Championship. … Continue reading Volleyball Sweeps and Basketball Grabs Win! 

When Does AI Stop Being a Tool and Start Being the Author? 

Sydney Lohr, Staff Writer  Last month, a video of Jake Paul giving a makeup tutorial went viral across social media. At first glance, you might think Paul was dabbling in a new career path.   How could you not? Everything looked real—the voice, the gestures, the editing—but it wasn’t him. It was a deepfake, generated by artificial intelligence.   With over 10.4 million views on TikTok, the video didn’t just entertain; it sparked concern. One user wrote, “Not gonna lie, this is … Continue reading When Does AI Stop Being a Tool and Start Being the Author?