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“Everybody look what’s going down”: The Pentagon’s new press policy and why you should care
Carole-Anne Morris, Editor-in-Chief I love that old Buffalo Springfield song. You know the one: “I think it’s time we stop/ Children, what’s that sound?/ Everybody look what’s going down.” One of the best protest anthems ever penned. It’s a gentle, almost tender admonition of apathy that stirs me every time I hear it. Most people, including myself until the writing of this article, assume “For What It’s Worth” is a response … Continue reading “Everybody look what’s going down”: The Pentagon’s new press policy and why you should care
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Doomscrolling? Not Your Fault – Blame the Infinite Scroll
Ezra-Oscar Franchi It’s all too common now for children and adults alike to spend hours awake past their bedtimes using their phones. People are reportedly much lonelier and struggle with real-life social connections. Many people report social media as the leading cause, which isn’t unbelievable. We’ve known for a long time how addictive social media is. But doesn’t it feel like, back in the early … Continue reading Doomscrolling? Not Your Fault – Blame the Infinite Scroll
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Under 11% of Greensboro Voters Participated in October’s Special Election. Let’s Make Today Different.
Nora Webb, Publisher & Sophia Tascone, Staff Writer Election Day has arrived, and with it comes Greensboro’s general election for Mayor and City Council members; this article covers voting information and descriptions of the candidates in both races. Only voters registered at an address within Greensboro city limits are eligible to vote in this election. In-person voting on Election Day is by assigned precinct and … Continue reading Under 11% of Greensboro Voters Participated in October’s Special Election. Let’s Make Today Different.
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The three popstars critics expected to be lesbian
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 mid-2025, the lesbian pop world allegedly … Continue reading The three popstars critics expected to be lesbian
UNCG Soccer and Volleyball Dominate the Weekend
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Both UNCG Men’s Soccer and Volleyball were in action at home this weekend and grabbed commanding wins over the visitors. It was the regular season finale for nationally ranked UNCG Men’s Soccer, while Volleyball hosted a double header over the weekend in the Southern Conference. UNCG Women’s Soccer was on the road in the Southern Conference tournament, where No. 2 Western … Continue reading UNCG Soccer and Volleyball Dominate the Weekend
Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” Plan
Kaylee Roberts, Staff Writer Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” plan, also known as Thrive35 and GSO35, will soon be put into motion. Specific targets, aggressive timelines, and behind-the-scenes efforts aim to turn long-standing hopes for a livelier city center into significant results. According to Amber Lake, a reporter for WFMY, what community leaders call a ten-year strategic vision aims to remake the heart of the … Continue reading Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” Plan
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Staying on Track in the Final Act: Tips for Ending the Semester Strong
Talia Gray, Features Editor Believe it or not, we’re less than a month away from the last day of classes here at UNCG. That realization may give you a surge of relief or a sense of overwhelming pressure. Either way, the prospect of final exams, projects, holidays, and breaks means that things are about to get hectic for everyone in our campus community. With that … Continue reading Staying on Track in the Final Act: Tips for Ending the Semester Strong
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Has Social Media Changed Comedy Forever?
Bronwen K Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor After a long day of work or school, I like to decompress at home. Lately, I’ve succumbed to the habit of scrolling through Instagram reels before going to bed. Although I don’t like that I do this—I could be spending my precious time with an offline activity—it has resulted in me learning about new stand-up comedians that I … Continue reading Has Social Media Changed Comedy Forever?
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The creepy clown epidemic of 2016
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. Today’s edition is a Halloween special. This October, … Continue reading The creepy clown epidemic of 2016
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UNCG Women’s Soccer Hosts First Round
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer UNCG Women’s Soccer has clinched the seventh seed in the Southern Conference standings after the final slew of regular season matches across the conference on October 26. The Spartans were in action against the Samford Bulldogs and narrowly lost to the league leaders 2–1. However, results around the conference ensure that UNCG will be hosting the SoCon first round against VMI … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Hosts First Round
