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From the Archives: Nelda French on Elections and Ideology, 1970 

Nelda French (‘72), former staff writer, with Virginia Weaver, senior staff writer  Microwaved Beef is, usually, a column by Virginia Weaver that reexamines forgotten incidents in our fast-paced culture wars. However, for this edition, we’ve chosen to republish a classic piece from the archives. Nelda French (‘72) published a column for The Carolinian from 1970 to 1972. Enjoy this edition of French’s column, Taming of the Shrew, from October 27, 1970.  After … Continue reading From the Archives: Nelda French on Elections and Ideology, 1970 

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This is Fine: A Grad Student’s Guide to Academic Firefighting 

Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor  At the halfway point of the semester, we can all see the small, but present, light at the end of the so-called academic year. I consider myself to be a ProfessionalStudent™. All things considered I’m in the 20th grade and still counting on a few more years before I hang my student hat up and replace it with the prestigious (and a little silly) tam of doctoral glory. My point is, … Continue reading This is Fine: A Grad Student’s Guide to Academic Firefighting 

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Undoing Inclusion: How Recent Policy Changes Affect AANHPI Communities 

Jenay Moncrieffe  The White House and, specifically, Donald Trump’s policy changes have been loud in the media in the past 12 months.  Due to the changes within Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which have decreased support for minorities based on race, ethnicity, gender, and disability, it has caused a concern for Americans. Universities have shut down entire majors based on DEI, which has eliminated staff and rerouted entire degree programs, and in … Continue reading Undoing Inclusion: How Recent Policy Changes Affect AANHPI Communities 

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‘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

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What I Wish I’d Known Before My Last Semester

Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor  Everyone tells you your last semester of college will fly by. What they don’t tell you is that it can also feel strangely heavy. On the first day of my final semester of undergrad, I sat at my desk drinking a coffee and scrolling through my syllabi, waiting for the rush of excitement I assumed would come. My calendar had fewer classes and fewer deadlines than it ever had … Continue reading What I Wish I’d Known Before My Last Semester

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The Movie Was Better Than the Book 

Christie Cary  I am an addict. From an early age, I craved one thing: words. I was a purveyor of language and all it beheld—beauty, emotion, decay, thought, humor. I would lie on the sagging mattress of my bottom bunk, curled up with my herd of My Little Ponies, rereading my favorite dog-eared copies from my small library. While there wasn’t much funding for my miniscule library (think: a two-shelf bookstand), it slowly grew to include volumes upon volumes of The Babysitters Club, Sweet Valley Twins (and later Sweet Valley High), and Goosebumps. As … Continue reading The Movie Was Better Than the Book 

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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 

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Black Women: America’s Disadvantaged Workers 

Imani Tailly  College is a blessing for many people. It’s a sign of perseverance, strength, determination, and resilience to make it to the graduation stage and walk across to get your diploma. However, college is just a part of life, and the bigger part of joining the workforce is about to begin. A lot of things can make the transition from college to the job market easier. These include internships, help from mentors, good references and … Continue reading Black Women: America’s Disadvantaged Workers 

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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? 

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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 

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