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Why Words Win Cases: The Power of Communication in Law 

Mobosola Banjo  (Image from UNCG News) Imagine two lawyers standing in front of a jury. Both are equally prepared and understand the law. Both have strong evidence on their side. Only one wins. Why? Because law isn’t just about knowledge, it’s about communication. In courtrooms, boardrooms, and negotiation tables, the deciding factor is often not what is said but how it’s said.  Law is frequently … Continue reading Why Words Win Cases: The Power of Communication in Law 

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Aristasia, the early Internet’s forgotten religion 

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.    Although Aristasia began as … Continue reading Aristasia, the early Internet’s forgotten religion 

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8chan’s Ebola cult and the age of awareness ribbons 

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.   It’s easy to forget how … Continue reading 8chan’s Ebola cult and the age of awareness ribbons 

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UNCG’s English Club: Not Only for English Majors  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager     (Image courtesy of Karis Hudgins) UNCG’s English Club provides the perfect environment for students who share a passion for reading, writing, and exploring new topics to connect with like-minded peers. Professor Xhenet Aliu, the club’s advisor, shares that the mission is for members to have a space to engage in literature in various forms. From academic works we often … Continue reading UNCG’s English Club: Not Only for English Majors  

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The new transgender tipping point 

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.  According to an epochal … Continue reading The new transgender tipping point 

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Black Women’s Fight Against Stereotypes: Part 2 

Imani Tailly, Staff Writer  (Image courtesy of The Listening Post) As Women’s History Month ends, our second and final article focuses on how the stereotypes covered in the first article still impact how Black women are looked at today.  The mammy stereotype has been recreated in movies such as The Help, where actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer depict a visual of what the mammy … Continue reading Black Women’s Fight Against Stereotypes: Part 2 

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Raw milkmaids, #SundressGate, and the new right-wing raunch  

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.  America’s right wing has … Continue reading Raw milkmaids, #SundressGate, and the new right-wing raunch  

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Bonding Over Books in UNCG’s Book Club  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager    After discovering that UNCG didn’t have a book club, Frankie Kelly decided it was time to take action into her own hands. “My best friend and I would read together all the time, so the idea was to create an outlet with no rules or expectations for people to come together and express their shared interests,” Kelly explains. The … Continue reading Bonding Over Books in UNCG’s Book Club  

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The forgotten history of the vibe shift 

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight. In the days after … Continue reading The forgotten history of the vibe shift 

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Black Women’s Fight Against Stereotypes, Part I of II  

Imani Tailly, Staff Writer  Black women have a rich history of fighting back against multiple forces attempting to keep us down and we continue to show resilience and poise, holding our heads high. It’s especially important to look at the fight against stereotypes. For centuries, these harmful, derogatory remarks have been pushed onto Black women, and they negatively impact us as we fight for our … Continue reading Black Women’s Fight Against Stereotypes, Part I of II  

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