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The Movie Was Better Than the Book 

Christie Cary  I am an addict. From an early age, I craved one thing: words. I was a purveyor of language and all it beheld—beauty, emotion, decay, thought, humor. I would lie on the sagging mattress of my bottom bunk, curled up with my herd of My Little Ponies, rereading my favorite dog-eared copies from my small library. While there wasn’t much funding for my miniscule library (think: a two-shelf bookstand), it slowly grew to include volumes upon volumes of The Babysitters Club, Sweet Valley Twins (and later Sweet Valley High), and Goosebumps. As … Continue reading The Movie Was Better Than the Book 

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Getting into the Holiday Spirit: A Student’s Guide to Greensboro over the Holidays 

Emma Archer  Greensboro is a city full of flavorful food, lively shops, and a welcoming community, making it the perfect city to explore as the holiday season approaches. Whether you are visiting for the day or are a student at UNC Greensboro looking to get into the holiday spirit, here is how I recommend spending the perfect day in the city.  My favorite thing to do in any new area, especially during the holidays, is to visit local cafes. … Continue reading Getting into the Holiday Spirit: A Student’s Guide to Greensboro over the Holidays 

On-Campus Events to Wrap Up the Spring 2025 Semester 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  (Image from Spartan Well-Being Newsletter, 4/21) The end of the Spring 2025 semester is coming soon to UNC Greensboro. Wednesday, April 30, is the last day of regular classes, and Thursday, May 1, is Reading Day. Exams will be held between May 2 and 8.  During the last full week of the spring semester, several campus offices and organizations are … Continue reading On-Campus Events to Wrap Up the Spring 2025 Semester 

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 

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  

Jackson Library Renovations Updates and Challenges 

Jessi Morton, News Editor  After a multi-year planning process, renovations to Jackson Library are now underway. Regular updates throughout the process are available on the Library News and Blogs: Renovation Review website. The Carolinian previously reported on the planned renovations, and this report compiles key information from more recent updates.  An August 2024 update noted that “UNCG was awarded $97 million (an initial $81 million … Continue reading Jackson Library Renovations Updates and Challenges 

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  

The forgotten history of the vibe shift 

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. In the days after … Continue reading The forgotten history of the vibe shift 

Black Women’s Fight Against Stereotypes, Part I of II  

Imani Tailly, Staff Writer  Black women have a rich history of fighting back against multiple forces attempting to keep us down and we continue to show resilience and poise, holding our heads high. It’s especially important to look at the fight against stereotypes. For centuries, these harmful, derogatory remarks have been pushed onto Black women, and they negatively impact us as we fight for our … Continue reading Black Women’s Fight Against Stereotypes, Part I of II  

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