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Tender is the Flesh is…Fine 

Ezra-Oscar Franchi, Arts & Entertainment Editor  There’s no better genre than horror. I mean it, and no, I’m certainly not overhyping it. Horror is a woefully misunderstood genre, especially among avid readers of other genres who recognize lowbrow authors like Stephen King and James Patterson as the alphas of the literary pack. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve argued with other horror enthusiasts over the poor quality of their works—I mean, these … Continue reading Tender is the Flesh is…Fine 

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Sorry, English Majors—Wuthering Heights (probably) Isn’t Going to be Good. 

Ezra-Oscar Franchi, Arts & Entertainment Editor  Charli XCX and John Cale’s song “House” was made for the upcoming Wuthering Heights soundtrack (you know, the one that goes, “I think I’m gonna die in this…house?”). This comes as a surprise to me, because despite being an avid participant in literary and cinematic social circles and online communities, I’ve only seen this song used in memes. In fact, I haven’t seen much marketing for (or talk about) Wuthering Heights at … Continue reading Sorry, English Majors—Wuthering Heights (probably) Isn’t Going to be Good. 

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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  

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Bonding Over Books in UNCG’s Book Club  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager    After discovering that UNCG didn’t have a book club, Frankie Kelly decided it was time to take action into her own hands. “My best friend and I would read together all the time, so the idea was to create an outlet with no rules or expectations for people to come together and express their shared interests,” Kelly explains. The … Continue reading Bonding Over Books in UNCG’s Book Club  

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Arcane: How to Write Great Female Characters 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor   (Image From, REVIEW: ‘Arcane’ an exciting start to League of Legends cinematic universe)  The second and final season of Arcane: League of Legends was released on Netflix this past November and received terrific reviews. Based on the successful videogame League of Legends, the story follows sisters Vi and Powder/Jinx and their roles in the conflict between the … Continue reading Arcane: How to Write Great Female Characters 

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Examining Emily Henry’s Most Popular Novel, Happy Place 

Karis Hudgins (Image from Emily Henry’s ‘Happy Place’ Show Is Getting The ‘Bridgerton’ Treatment)  Emily Henry has undeniably earned the title of the queen of modern romance novels, particularly gaining the most popularity with her longest book, Happy Place. This novel centers around ex-fiancés, Harriet and Wyn, who decide to act as if they are still together for the sake of their friends during the … Continue reading Examining Emily Henry’s Most Popular Novel, Happy Place 

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The Mysteries Of Haditha: A Memoir

Naima Said Staff Writer The Mysteries of Haditha’s author, Matthew Armstrong, or better known by his nom de plume, M.C Armstrong, is a professor at UNCG. Armstrong teaches an introduction to writing class and a freshmen seminar that focuses on the war on terror and literature that has come out post 9/11. “This memoir is about my time embedded with Navy SEALS in Haditha, Iraq … Continue reading The Mysteries Of Haditha: A Memoir

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Virginia Eubanks and the Algorithms of Poverty

Caroline Galdi Staff Writer How do social aid programs decide who gets their resources? The decision is difficult, and front-line social workers have been tasked with this difficulty for decades. But with more and more frequency, these decisions are being handled by computers. As we move further into the information age, the fear grows that our data will be used against us. Virginia Eubanks’ research … Continue reading Virginia Eubanks and the Algorithms of Poverty

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Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

Caroline Galdi Staff Writer  [Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual abuse.] In the past few months, Hollywood has seen an uprising in the voices of sexual assault victims who have fallen prey to its most powerful men. Among the latest of the women coming forth is J. K. Stein, who has released a memoir anonymously detailing her experience with a man only named as … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

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