Is it Helpless Romantic or Hopeless Romantic? 

By Any Moreno  Undergraduate Student   I love watching romantic comedies, especially the ones that offer unrealistic expectations about love and life. Sometimes, fantasy is simply better than reality. If you are also feeling hopelessly romantic, here are my top 5 romantic movie recommendations:   5. The Proposal (2009)  The Proposal is one of many movies that use the fake marriage trope, one that is common to … Continue reading Is it Helpless Romantic or Hopeless Romantic? 

The Power of Handwritten Letters at UNCG: The Letter Project 

By Karis Hudgins  In an age of digital media where a large portion of communication occurs through online platforms, handwritten letters are a rare occurrence. The act of writing and delivering a letter may feel old fashioned and time consuming compared to the norm of social media, but the benefits are undeniable. A group of students at UNC Greensboro are dedicated to bringing letter writing … Continue reading The Power of Handwritten Letters at UNCG: The Letter Project 

The Making of Something Wicked: How Wicked Defied All Odds.  

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  (Image From, The Best Part of Wicked Shows the Problem With the Rest)  Since its premiere in November, Wicked has taken audiences on a magical journey through Oz. It is a retelling of The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch, adapted from the highly successful Broadway musical of the same name.   The Wicked movie has been in … Continue reading The Making of Something Wicked: How Wicked Defied All Odds.  

Ongoing Hurricane Recovery in Western North Carolina

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  Image from Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press As widely reported in Fall 2024, Hurricane Helene moved through the Carolinas on the night of Thursday and into Friday, Sept. 26-27, 2024. The storm caused extensive flood and wind damage, and many of the most devastated areas were in Western North Carolina (WNC) and Tennessee. While some areas are beginning to … Continue reading Ongoing Hurricane Recovery in Western North Carolina

Highs and Lows of UNCG Basketball This Week 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Four home games were on the schedule this week. We saw our UNCG Men’s Basketball take on East Tennessee State University and Wofford while the Women’s Basketball team was tasked with beating Mercer and Samford.   First up on the schedule was men’s basketball, taking on ETSU at Fleming Gym on Wednesday, Jan. 29. UNCG was able to narrowly win this game … Continue reading Highs and Lows of UNCG Basketball This Week 

The Case for Woke 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor  In the past week, President Donald Trump and his new administration began systematically dismantling federal policies and resources related to “DEI” through an executive order ending “radical” federal programs. This includes removing information from the CDC’s website about the AIDS epidemic changing the state department’s travel advisory for LGBTQI+ travelers to LGB travelers, and terminating federal positions dealing with environmental justice. … Continue reading The Case for Woke 

Breaking the Fourth Wall: The New Era of Reality Television and the Performance of the ‘Housewife’  

By Mackenzie N. Wofford  (Image From, ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Sets Cast and Season 5 Return Date)  The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is Bravo’s newest addition to the beloved Housewives franchise. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the series explores Mormonism, social control, and the performative nature of reality television. Since the series debuted in 2020, The Real Housewives of … Continue reading Breaking the Fourth Wall: The New Era of Reality Television and the Performance of the ‘Housewife’  

Fleming Fortress! Women’s Basketball Adds Two More Home Wins! 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Education Day Win!  Our UNCG Women’s Basketball team was in action two times this past week and was able to add two more wins to their preseason campaign. The team has made Fleming Gym into something of a fortress, not having lost a single game at home so far.  UNCG Women’s Basketball first faced UNC Asheville on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in … Continue reading Fleming Fortress! Women’s Basketball Adds Two More Home Wins! 

Why I Chose Vegetarianism, and Why You Should Too 

Karis Hudgins   My vegetarian journey began at the age of 13 with a pact to eliminate meat from my diet for one month. At the time, I did it to prove to myself that I could. Little did I know it would result in a vegetarian lifestyle for the following six years (and I don’t plan on going back anytime soon). Within a single month, … Continue reading Why I Chose Vegetarianism, and Why You Should Too