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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be a Philadelphia Eagles Fan 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor   This past Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles won the 59th Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, I hail from Eagles country, watching games with my grandfather on Sundays, sharing joys and defeats. I have fond memories of watching him curse at the TV, his mental health relying on the outcome of the game. In 2018, … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be a Philadelphia Eagles Fan 

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The Case for Woke 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor  In the past week, President Donald Trump and his new administration began systematically dismantling federal policies and resources related to “DEI” through an executive order ending “radical” federal programs. This includes removing information from the CDC’s website about the AIDS epidemic changing the state department’s travel advisory for LGBTQI+ travelers to LGB travelers, and terminating federal positions dealing with environmental justice. … Continue reading The Case for Woke 

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Why I Chose Vegetarianism, and Why You Should Too 

Karis Hudgins   My vegetarian journey began at the age of 13 with a pact to eliminate meat from my diet for one month. At the time, I did it to prove to myself that I could. Little did I know it would result in a vegetarian lifestyle for the following six years (and I don’t plan on going back anytime soon). Within a single month, … Continue reading Why I Chose Vegetarianism, and Why You Should Too 

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A Deserved Defeat: Kamala Harris and the 2024 Election 

Tariq Shehadeh  Two weeks ago, on Nov. 5, Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, becoming the first Republican since 2004 to win the popular vote. He won all seven battleground states and saw every state in the country shift in favor of the Republican Party. As a result of such a decisive defeat, Kamala Harris’s supporters have been in turmoil, with … Continue reading A Deserved Defeat: Kamala Harris and the 2024 Election 

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The City of Greensboro Hates the Unhoused

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor   A little over three weeks ago, signs popped up around Center City Park in downtown Greensboro with the following message:  “Food and resource distributions are no longer allowed, in or adjacent to the downtown parks including along Friendly Avenue or Elm Street, due to ongoing pedestrian safety and waste management concerns. Distributions may now be offered and reserved at two … Continue reading The City of Greensboro Hates the Unhoused

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The Dream of Homeownership 

By John C. Haynes, Class of 2026  My parents built their first house on the southern end of Henderson County in 2002. They’d gotten married two years before, and were lucky to get good, high-paying jobs: my father at a real estate firm in Hendersonville and my mother as an accountant for the state government of South Carolina. As both my parents entered their careers, … Continue reading The Dream of Homeownership 

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Opinion: A Vote for Josh Stein is a Vote for Gen Z’s Future 

By Ciara Dawson, Class of 2025  As young people, many of us struggle not only with student debt, the horrific effects of gun violence, and higher rates of mental health struggles. Seeing so many Americans struggling to pay rent and mortgages, many Gen Zers worry about their future ability to buy a house and overall financial stability.  I can vividly remember my mother telling me … Continue reading Opinion: A Vote for Josh Stein is a Vote for Gen Z’s Future 

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A Definitive Ranking of the Spartan Meals (According to the guy who sells them)

Lee Krebs, Staff Writer When I started school this year, I could not drive, I had no money, and I had no job. Now, at least, I have a job. I’m basically living off the free food the school gives me–which means I’m blowing through Spartan Meals. Working at the Spartan Market, it’s not at all hard for me to grab a meal and eat … Continue reading A Definitive Ranking of the Spartan Meals (According to the guy who sells them)

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Booktok is Not Ruining the Reading Experience

Karis Hudgins You’ve probably walked into a Barnes & Noble and seen the brightly lit section labeled “BookTok” displaying books by authors such as Colleen Hoover, Emily Henry, and Sarah J. Mass. But what is BookTok? BookTok is the term used to describe a community on TikTok that revolves around reading books. Despite it’s growing popularity, critics often voice concern that BookTok has “ruined the … Continue reading Booktok is Not Ruining the Reading Experience

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No Freedom in Free Speech

by Lauren Fletcher As much as universities may encourage the right to expression, not all campuses are as welcoming to free speech as they often portray. One aspect of higher education I’ve always considered is the desire to be challenged and to learn beyond what you believe. With political polarization at its highest, freedom of speech and expression on college campuses falls under a microscope. … Continue reading No Freedom in Free Speech

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