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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  

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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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The Power of Handwritten Letters at UNCG: The Letter Project 

By Karis Hudgins  In an age of digital media where a large portion of communication occurs through online platforms, handwritten letters are a rare occurrence. The act of writing and delivering a letter may feel old fashioned and time consuming compared to the norm of social media, but the benefits are undeniable. A group of students at UNC Greensboro are dedicated to bringing letter writing … Continue reading The Power of Handwritten Letters at UNCG: The Letter Project 

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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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Pioneers of Change: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 

Imani Tailly, Staff Writer Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” The history of Hispanic Heritage Month is rich with connections to the independence of Latin American countries and accomplishments by Hispanic and Latinx Americans.  Many places across the United States have events for Hispanic Heritage Month. … Continue reading Pioneers of Change: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 

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The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: Wikipedia.org  O. Henry was a prolific writer known for his short stories such as “The Gift of Magi” and “The Duplicity of Hargraves.” O. Henry was born William Sidney Porter in Greensboro on September 11, 1862. After his mother died when he was three, Porter, with his father and brother, moved into his father’s family home, where his … Continue reading The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy 

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Booktok: Have Books Always Been a Trend?  

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: Getty Images/Glamour  Social media has lately been enthralled by the aesthetic of books. Perhaps most notable is the BookTok subcommunity on TikTok, where influencers and writers give out their reading recommendations through color coded bookshelves and share photos with books as fashion accessories. According to an article in Today,  book sales have increased the last couple years, where … Continue reading Booktok: Have Books Always Been a Trend?  

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Textbook Program Draws Mixed Reaction

Sam Phillips Features Editor Anyone who has spent time on a college campus is familiar with complaints about textbooks. As a graduate student in my tenth year of higher education, I have a long history with the struggle to find the cheapest used books, to secure the correct editions and compare the benefits of renting and purchasing, and most importantly, to determine when and why … Continue reading Textbook Program Draws Mixed Reaction

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Why a good book is a secret door

Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer Pablo Picasso once stated, “We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth or at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.” As this quote states, there are clearly truths and lies in fiction and in … Continue reading Why a good book is a secret door

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