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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? 

Aerospace Start-Up JetZero to Begin Construction in Guilford County Next Year 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor   On June 12, 2025, the aerospace start-up JetZero and North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that the company “will invest more than $4.7 billion in Greensboro to build its first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport,” according to a post from the Governor’s Press Office. The facility is expected to create more than 14,000 jobs in Guilford County, making it “the largest … Continue reading Aerospace Start-Up JetZero to Begin Construction in Guilford County Next Year 

Talia’s Tastes: Pangea Bistro & Bar  

Talia’s Tastes is a food and lifestyle column to highlight the various experiences available in the Greensboro area.   In this issue of Talia’s Tastes, I will be reviewing Pangea Bistro and Bar, located in the heart of downtown Greensboro. Pangea claims to be a place “where cultures collide and flavors unite in a symphony of culinary excellence.” So, I had to give it a try.   Pangea is noticeable from the moment … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Pangea Bistro & Bar  

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Silas Carpenter’s The Big Idea: A Case Study in Marketing Music on TikTok  

Piper Summey  On September 5th, Silas Carpenter released one of my favorite albums of the year: a thirty-seven-minute record packed with thirteen witty yet profound lyrical explorations of love and heartbreak, dreams and nightmares, ego and insecurity, all set over instrumentals that range from moody and melancholic indie tunes to breezy-but-sometimes-gritty rock ‘n’ roll jams, pulling inspiration from pop prodigies like The Beatles and acclaimed songwriters like … Continue reading Silas Carpenter’s The Big Idea: A Case Study in Marketing Music on TikTok  

Rescuing the Hostages: A Rebuttal to Pumpkin Spice 

Christie Cary  *This article is written in response to a previously published article available here. *  Pumpkin spice season is upon us—and it is everywhere: lattes, cappuccinos, creamers, coffees, teas, beers, liqueurs, cocktails, pies, cakes, muffins, cookies, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, candy, ice cream, gelato…you get the picture. With the overabundance of this cinnamon-nutmeg-clove-allspice monstrosity pervading the nasal passages of the general population, I have to respectfully disagree with Brytani: pumpkin spice should be … Continue reading Rescuing the Hostages: A Rebuttal to Pumpkin Spice