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A feminist farce in The Carolinian, 1970
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 the late 1960s and early 1970s, Patricia … Continue reading A feminist farce in The Carolinian, 1970
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Campus Demonstration Draws Student Reactions at UNCG
Kaylee Roberts A demonstration involving an anti-abortionist group took place at UNCG on October 1. These demonstrators were seen in front of Moran Commons, as well as on Stirling Street across from the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The demonstration drew attention from students on campus and prompted varied reactions, raising questions about how demonstrations are approved and how the university responded to this … Continue reading Campus Demonstration Draws Student Reactions at UNCG
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The Staying Power of Fortnite
Kareem Pettis Over the summer, Fortnite became one of my favorite pastimes. I started playing it about a year ago, but I wasn’t very good and I never took the time to watch tutorials. For that reason, it became a game I would play occasionally when I was tired of my usual rotation of games. In the past couple of months, though, I started playing … Continue reading The Staying Power of Fortnite
Missed the Registration Deadline? You Can Still Vote Early
Nora Webb If the Oct. 9 voter registration deadline passed you by, don’t worry—you haven’t missed your chance! Through Saturday, Oct. 31, you can register and vote at any early voting site in your county. Same-day registration is one of the easiest ways for students to vote this fall. Here’s what you need to know. When and where Early voting began Thursday, Oct. 15, and … Continue reading Missed the Registration Deadline? You Can Still Vote Early
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UNCG Women’s Volleyball Opens Conference Play with a Sweep
Will Hovey Riding hot off a two-game winning streak, the UNCG women’s volleyball team looked to open conference play with a bang and did exactly that with a series sweep against the Western Carolina Catamounts. They took the first game on Friday with a score of 3 sets to 0 and the second game the following day with a score of 3 sets to 1. … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Volleyball Opens Conference Play with a Sweep
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What was “Woke 1.0?”
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. This summer, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, … Continue reading What was “Woke 1.0?”
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A Spotlight on Ezekiel “Zeke” Robinson
Imani Tailly, News Editor When the State Normal and Industrial School (now UNCG) opened in 1892, the school had 15 faculty members and almost 200 female students. It was the first public institution to offer the opportunity for higher education for women. It opened with only two buildings and a focus on educating a generation of teachers for the state. The school president, Charles Duncan … Continue reading A Spotlight on Ezekiel “Zeke” Robinson
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Talia’s Tastes: Bars to Visit in Greensboro
Talia Gray, Features Editor October is here, and that means the cool weather and holiday celebrations are quickly approaching. At this time of year, when everyone is trying to keep warm and spend quality time with friends and family, you may be in search of a venue with good vibes, good food, and perhaps even good drinks (if you and your party are 21+, of … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Bars to Visit in Greensboro
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Charli XCX Doesn’t Care About Her Legacy
Piper Summey “The dance floor is dead” Charli XCX sings this line to start off the debut single of her latest record, Music, Fashion, and Film. Odd, given that just two years ago, the hyperpop pioneer seemed to be at the center of a summer-long dance party as her album BRAT not only garnered more critical acclaim than her past releases but also created a … Continue reading Charli XCX Doesn’t Care About Her Legacy
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Consumption: What Goes In? What Comes Out?
Mikaila Adams A recurring theme in my life in the last few months has been consumption. Consumption is ever-present in society; day-to-day, influencers are posting links to their “favorite products,” making Amazon lists of hundreds of items, all of which they get a commission for, and sharing those lists with us. We click, we scroll, we see ads. We are so addicted to scrolling, watching … Continue reading Consumption: What Goes In? What Comes Out?
