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Navigating Mental Health as a First Year College Student

Miya Dunn   Starting college has been one of the biggest transitions in my life. Everyone always talks about how exciting it is to meet new people, live on your own, and finally have freedom, but not enough people talk about how stressful and overwhelming it can actually be. As a first-year student, I’ve realized that taking care of my mental health is just as important as keeping up with my classes, as well as trying … Continue reading Navigating Mental Health as a First Year College Student

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Enter the Plumiverse, AI’s alternate America

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.  Today’s edition is a Halloween special.  In the Spring of 2025, … Continue reading Enter the Plumiverse, AI’s alternate America

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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? 

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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 

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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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Getting into the Holiday Spirit: A Student’s Guide to Greensboro over the Holidays 

Emma Archer  Greensboro is a city full of flavorful food, lively shops, and a welcoming community, making it the perfect city to explore as the holiday season approaches. Whether you are visiting for the day or are a student at UNC Greensboro looking to get into the holiday spirit, here is how I recommend spending the perfect day in the city.  My favorite thing to do in any new area, especially during the holidays, is to visit local cafes. … Continue reading Getting into the Holiday Spirit: A Student’s Guide to Greensboro over the Holidays 

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Staying on Track in the Final Act: Tips for Ending the Semester Strong 

Talia Gray, Features Editor   Believe it or not, we’re less than a month away from the last day of classes here at UNCG. That realization may give you a surge of relief or a sense of overwhelming pressure. Either way, the prospect of final exams, projects, holidays, and breaks means that things are about to get hectic for everyone in our campus community. With that … Continue reading Staying on Track in the Final Act: Tips for Ending the Semester Strong 

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A Conversation with Zac Hudson: The Texas Native Calling for Revival in Greensboro 

Sydney Lohr, Staff Writer Today, Zac Hudson leads college students at Definition Church, a non-denominational church in Greensboro, with purpose and humility, but his path to ministry began in an unexpected way. Growing up, Zac faced deep disappointment with the church. “I have grown up in church my entire life, but was severely hurt by the church when I was about 10, 11 years old. … Continue reading A Conversation with Zac Hudson: The Texas Native Calling for Revival in Greensboro 

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The creepy clown epidemic of 2016

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.  Today’s edition is a Halloween special.  This October, … Continue reading The creepy clown epidemic of 2016

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The scream queen fired for her stance on Gaza 

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.    After ascending to prominence among English-speaking audiences … Continue reading The scream queen fired for her stance on Gaza 

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