Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part 2 

Mackenzie Wofford, Staff Writer (Image from Trustarts.org)  The ending of the Frenemies podcast in 2021 marked an exceptionally low point in Trisha’s career. Fans of the podcast turned against her, ultimately siding with co-host Ethan Klein as the show ended. This shift is due to videos made by Trisha calling out Ethan and the Frenemies crew for their behavior towards her behind the scenes. Listeners … Continue reading Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part 2 

Triad Rivals: Greensboro Grasshoppers Visit the Winston-Salem Dash 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Greensboro Grasshoppers were on the road this week, visiting local Triad rivals the Winston-Salem Dash. The Grasshoppers displayed a dominant showing in the series, winning five out of six games.   Tuesday – Grasshoppers 4, Dash 3  The first match of the series featured the Grasshoppers turning the game around with late-inning drama. In the top of the ninth, Greensboro was … Continue reading Triad Rivals: Greensboro Grasshoppers Visit the Winston-Salem Dash 

The Current State of the Supreme Court Race in North Carolina 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   (Image from USA Today) 14 APRIL 2025 – The race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains a fiercely contested legal battle between Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs and Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. The 2024 election saw Allison Riggs win by a narrow margin of 734 votes, a result validated through multiple recounts. However, Jefferson Griffin – who … Continue reading The Current State of the Supreme Court Race in North Carolina 

8chan’s Ebola cult and the age of awareness ribbons 

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.   It’s easy to forget how … Continue reading 8chan’s Ebola cult and the age of awareness ribbons 

Spring Blood Drive Success  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager, and Chris Flores-Rivera, Staff Writer    It’s not every day you have the opportunity to save a life, but with the simple act of giving a blood donation, UNC Greensboro students and staff did just that. On Tuesday, April 1st, UNC Greensboro partnered with the American Red Cross to host the final on-campus blood drive of the 2025 spring semester.   This … Continue reading Spring Blood Drive Success  

UNCG Softball Holds onto Gritty Win Against NC State 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   (Image from UNCG Softball) UNCG Softball came off a weekend series sweep versus Wofford and faced a week with challenging opposition – a midweek clash against NC State and a weekend SoCon series against Furman.  First up for the Spartans was NC State’s Wolfpack. NC State came out and got on the board quickly through Taylor Ensley and Payden Bordeau. … Continue reading UNCG Softball Holds onto Gritty Win Against NC State 

UNCG’s English Club: Not Only for English Majors  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager     (Image courtesy of Karis Hudgins) UNCG’s English Club provides the perfect environment for students who share a passion for reading, writing, and exploring new topics to connect with like-minded peers. Professor Xhenet Aliu, the club’s advisor, shares that the mission is for members to have a space to engage in literature in various forms. From academic works we often … Continue reading UNCG’s English Club: Not Only for English Majors  

Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part I 

Mackenzie Wofford, Staff Writer   (Image from Today.com)   Public relations firms and personal management teams have been reshaping celebrity reputations after controversy for decades. Whether through strategic brand partnerships or tastefully curated friendships, celebrities have been able to manage public perception after controversy. Due to the rise of the internet, the idea of celebrity has changed. With the ability to garner millions of followers and … Continue reading Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part I 

“Walk Me Through Your Theories”: How a Song Became My Neurodivergent Academic Love Anthem

Nora Webb, Publisher There’s something beautiful about being met where you are—especially when where you are is in the middle of a hyperfixation. Not small talk. Not a polite back-and-forth. But that sudden, breathless need to ask every question that just showed up in your brain at once, because it matters—because you need to know, and you need to know now. It’s not just interest; … Continue reading “Walk Me Through Your Theories”: How a Song Became My Neurodivergent Academic Love Anthem

UNCG Softball Bounces Back from Mid-Week Loss to Sweep Wofford 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Softball played four games this week which saw the Spartans rebound from a loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels to sweep a weekend series over Wofford in SoCon play.   The first match of this past week saw the Spartans taking on the Tar Heels at home. The match was incredibly tight through the first six innings with a 7-5 … Continue reading UNCG Softball Bounces Back from Mid-Week Loss to Sweep Wofford