Staging a protest to market a video game: “Just say Infer-NO!” 

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 June 2009, around 20 protesters gathered outside the Los … Continue reading Staging a protest to market a video game: “Just say Infer-NO!” 

Tender is the Flesh is…Fine 

Ezra-Oscar Franchi, Arts & Entertainment Editor  There’s no better genre than horror. I mean it, and no, I’m certainly not overhyping it. Horror is a woefully misunderstood genre, especially among avid readers of other genres who recognize lowbrow authors like Stephen King and James Patterson as the alphas of the literary pack. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve argued with other horror enthusiasts over the poor quality of their works—I mean, these … Continue reading Tender is the Flesh is…Fine 

Sorry, English Majors—Wuthering Heights (probably) Isn’t Going to be Good. 

Ezra-Oscar Franchi, Arts & Entertainment Editor  Charli XCX and John Cale’s song “House” was made for the upcoming Wuthering Heights soundtrack (you know, the one that goes, “I think I’m gonna die in this…house?”). This comes as a surprise to me, because despite being an avid participant in literary and cinematic social circles and online communities, I’ve only seen this song used in memes. In fact, I haven’t seen much marketing for (or talk about) Wuthering Heights at … Continue reading Sorry, English Majors—Wuthering Heights (probably) Isn’t Going to be Good. 

UNCG Basketball Grabs Back-to-Back Wins 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Men’s Basketball has roared back from a disappointing three-game losing streak last weekend to win two games on the bounce. The first match was at home against Western Carolina on Wednesday, February 4th, which UNCG won 81-78. The match highlighted the Spartans’ grit and determination, winning on a Justin Neely steal and WCU foul. The second match was a 67-64 road win against the Furman … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Grabs Back-to-Back Wins 

‘Not Political’ is NOT a Flex

Sophia Tascone Often in conversations with other students, I am met with phrases like “I’m not political” or “I don’t do politics,” and every time, I visibly cringe. Politics are not something we can choose to “not do.” They surround us in almost every aspect of our lives, whether we notice it or not. By disengaging with politics, you are also disengaging with social justice, human rights, the affordability of food and housing, and … Continue reading ‘Not Political’ is NOT a Flex

Valentine’s Week Events at UNC Greensboro 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  The spring semester is well underway at UNC Greensboro, but most of us have spent the last couple of weeks attending classes remotely and completing coursework online due to inclement weather. With the campus returning to regular in-person instruction just in time for Valentine’s Day later this week, there are many opportunities coming up to socialize and reconnect with on-campus events … Continue reading Valentine’s Week Events at UNC Greensboro 

“Death recorded”: a celebrity writer’s career upended on air 

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 1990, Naomi Wolf published The Beauty Myth: How Images of … Continue reading “Death recorded”: a celebrity writer’s career upended on air 

Campus Resources: The Communication Lab 

Talia Gray, Features Editor   Photo from Communication Lab Instagram.  This is the first installment of a Features series on the various campus resources available to students here at UNCG. Each installment will be based on an interview with a representative from the given office in an effort to demystify these integral parts of our campus community. In today’s installment, we will focus on the university’s Communication Lab.   The Communication Lab is a student support service located in MHRA 3211 (the … Continue reading Campus Resources: The Communication Lab 

Your Couch-Bound Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Nora Webb, Publishing Editor   Every four years, the Winter Olympics arrive with a humbling message: there are people on this planet who can do things with their bodies that would permanently injure the rest of us. For transparency’s sake, I am writing this with a slipped disc I earned by hanging curtains. The 2026 Winter Games, officially Milano Cortina 2026, will take place from … Continue reading Your Couch-Bound Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Greensboro Swarm Splits the Weekend 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   The Greensboro Swarm was in action at the weekend in a double-header against the Windy City Bulls. The first game took place on Friday, January 30th in front of a sellout crowd and saw the Bulls take down the hosts 115-110, with a monstrous 41-21 fourth quarter that vaporized the Swarm’s lead. The second game was supposed to take place the next day, … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Splits the Weekend