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Big Week for UNCG Soccer 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Women’s Soccer had an unbeaten weekend in Southern Conference play after securing a 1-0 win over the Furman Paladins at home and a scoreless draw against Wofford away from home. The results from the weekend improved the Spartans’ SoCon record to 2-1-2 and put them up to eight points in the SoCon standings. Meanwhile, men’s soccer was ranked in the … Continue reading Big Week for UNCG Soccer 

Tickle v. Giggle 

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.    For almost a year, discourse in the … Continue reading Tickle v. Giggle 

How an American man invented Syria’s most famous lesbian activist 

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.    In 2011, a Syrian blogger writing under … Continue reading How an American man invented Syria’s most famous lesbian activist 

UNCG’s Conference Clashes and National Ranking Push 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Several UNCG Division I programs were at home this week for Southern Conference clashes, including UNCG Volleyball, which kicked off conference play this weekend with matches against the Furman Paladins and the Samford Bulldogs. Meanwhile, No. 17 UNCG Men’s Soccer team hosted Davidson College in a match to climb national ranks.   UNCG Men’s Soccer Looking to Climb National Rankings  No. 17 … Continue reading UNCG’s Conference Clashes and National Ranking Push 

UNC Greensboro Record Enrollment Levels 

Kaylee Roberts, News Writer  This fall, UNC-Greensboro reached its highest enrollment in four years, with over 18,600 students now calling the university home, according to a UNC Greensboro publication on September 5, 2025. The surge reflects strong recruitment, academic programs, and a supportive environment that all continue to attract new and returning Spartans. Despite challenges, UNCG’s administration seems to have made it their goal to … Continue reading UNC Greensboro Record Enrollment Levels 

A Voter’s Guide to the Greensboro Mayoral Candidates 

Sophia Tascone  After 12 years as mayor, Nancy Vaughan is stepping down, meaning Greensboro has an important election on its hands this year. The four people who will be appearing on next Tuesday’s October 7th primary ballot are Marikay Abuzuaiter, Mark Cummings, Robbie Perkins, and Akir Khan. Early voting is going on now through this Saturday, October 4 at 3 p.m., and Greensboro and Jamestown … Continue reading A Voter’s Guide to the Greensboro Mayoral Candidates 

Talia’s Tastes: Mr. Tokyo 

Talia Gray, Senior Staff Writer   In this edition of Talia’s Tastes, we will discuss Mr. Tokyo: Japanese Restaurant. Mr. Tokyo is a small chain of Japanese restaurants located throughout North Carolina. In addition to the Greensboro location, they’re also located in Pineville, Matthews, Prosperity Village (Charlotte area), Chapel Hill, and Monroe. I recently visited the Greensboro location for the first time for a friend’s birthday, … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Mr. Tokyo 

From Campus to Canvas: Part One 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor  Image courtesy of Tyrone Hall This is part one of a two-part series  During the pandemic, UNC Greensboro graduate Tyrone Hall craved what most home-bound individuals desired the most: social interaction. “Like many, I found myself with an abundance of time and a craving for connection,” says Hall. That’s when he came up with the idea to create Musssee.com, a website … Continue reading From Campus to Canvas: Part One 

“Even the Dogs Know Not to Drink Salt Water” 

Nora Webb, Publisher  Salt water sits at the center of “Good Boy,” the latest single from Paris Paloma (you might know her as the artist behind the TikTok-viral “Labour,” with its furious catalog of women’s labor and domestic inequities). Since “Labour,” Paloma has emerged as one of the most prominent new voices turning feminist critique into anthems; her songs travel quickly across social platforms because … Continue reading “Even the Dogs Know Not to Drink Salt Water” 

Finding Your Path as a Transfer Student 

Kaylee Roberts  Transferring to a new university can bring a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. At UNC Greensboro, transfer students are not only welcomed, but integral to the Spartan community. According to the UNC Greensboro website, nearly 40% of UNCG’s student body in 2024 were transfer students, and each year, over 2,000 transfer students come to UNCG. These transfers come from community colleges, four-year institutions, … Continue reading Finding Your Path as a Transfer Student