Tickle v. Giggle
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. For almost a year, discourse in the … Continue reading Tickle v. Giggle
How an American man invented Syria’s most famous lesbian activist
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 2011, a Syrian blogger writing under … Continue reading How an American man invented Syria’s most famous lesbian activist
UNCG’s Conference Clashes and National Ranking Push
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Several UNCG Division I programs were at home this week for Southern Conference clashes, including UNCG Volleyball, which kicked off conference play this weekend with matches against the Furman Paladins and the Samford Bulldogs. Meanwhile, No. 17 UNCG Men’s Soccer team hosted Davidson College in a match to climb national ranks. UNCG Men’s Soccer Looking to Climb National Rankings No. 17 … Continue reading UNCG’s Conference Clashes and National Ranking Push
UNC Greensboro Record Enrollment Levels
Kaylee Roberts, News Writer This fall, UNC-Greensboro reached its highest enrollment in four years, with over 18,600 students now calling the university home, according to a UNC Greensboro publication on September 5, 2025. The surge reflects strong recruitment, academic programs, and a supportive environment that all continue to attract new and returning Spartans. Despite challenges, UNCG’s administration seems to have made it their goal to … Continue reading UNC Greensboro Record Enrollment Levels
A Voter’s Guide to the Greensboro Mayoral Candidates
Sophia Tascone After 12 years as mayor, Nancy Vaughan is stepping down, meaning Greensboro has an important election on its hands this year. The four people who will be appearing on next Tuesday’s October 7th primary ballot are Marikay Abuzuaiter, Mark Cummings, Robbie Perkins, and Akir Khan. Early voting is going on now through this Saturday, October 4 at 3 p.m., and Greensboro and Jamestown … Continue reading A Voter’s Guide to the Greensboro Mayoral Candidates
Talia’s Tastes: Mr. Tokyo
Talia Gray, Senior Staff Writer In this edition of Talia’s Tastes, we will discuss Mr. Tokyo: Japanese Restaurant. Mr. Tokyo is a small chain of Japanese restaurants located throughout North Carolina. In addition to the Greensboro location, they’re also located in Pineville, Matthews, Prosperity Village (Charlotte area), Chapel Hill, and Monroe. I recently visited the Greensboro location for the first time for a friend’s birthday, … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Mr. Tokyo
From Campus to Canvas: Part One
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor Image courtesy of Tyrone Hall This is part one of a two-part series During the pandemic, UNC Greensboro graduate Tyrone Hall craved what most home-bound individuals desired the most: social interaction. “Like many, I found myself with an abundance of time and a craving for connection,” says Hall. That’s when he came up with the idea to create Musssee.com, a website … Continue reading From Campus to Canvas: Part One
“Even the Dogs Know Not to Drink Salt Water”
Nora Webb, Publisher Salt water sits at the center of “Good Boy,” the latest single from Paris Paloma (you might know her as the artist behind the TikTok-viral “Labour,” with its furious catalog of women’s labor and domestic inequities). Since “Labour,” Paloma has emerged as one of the most prominent new voices turning feminist critique into anthems; her songs travel quickly across social platforms because … Continue reading “Even the Dogs Know Not to Drink Salt Water”
Finding Your Path as a Transfer Student
Kaylee Roberts Transferring to a new university can bring a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. At UNC Greensboro, transfer students are not only welcomed, but integral to the Spartan community. According to the UNC Greensboro website, nearly 40% of UNCG’s student body in 2024 were transfer students, and each year, over 2,000 transfer students come to UNCG. These transfers come from community colleges, four-year institutions, … Continue reading Finding Your Path as a Transfer Student
Kimmel and Colbert Cancelled: Is Freedom of Speech Next?
Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor Image from Variety On Wednesday, September 17th, ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s Jimmy Kimmel Live off air due to remarks on the assassination of prominent conservative content creator Charlie Kirk. FCC chair Brendan Carr, on a podcast hosted by conservative commentators, Benny Johnson and Scott Jennings, described his disgust with Kimmel’s remarks. Carr told Johnson and Jennings that ABC … Continue reading Kimmel and Colbert Cancelled: Is Freedom of Speech Next?
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