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The Monster, The Super Bowl, and the Politics of Fear; or Why Frankenstein is Still Popular in 2026

Nora Webb, Publishing Editor Photo courtesy of NBC  On February 9, 2025, Bad Bunny took the Super Bowl LX halftime stage and performed almost entirely in Spanish. I say almost, because he delivered exactly one line in English (“God bless America”) before listing the nations of Central, South, and North America as dancers carried their flags. Behind them, a billboard flashed a message: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.” At … Continue reading The Monster, The Super Bowl, and the Politics of Fear; or Why Frankenstein is Still Popular in 2026

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Campus Resources: The Communication Lab 

Talia Gray, Features Editor   Photo from Communication Lab Instagram.  This is the first installment of a Features series on the various campus resources available to students here at UNCG. Each installment will be based on an interview with a representative from the given office in an effort to demystify these integral parts of our campus community. In today’s installment, we will focus on the university’s Communication Lab.   The Communication Lab is a student support service located in MHRA 3211 (the … Continue reading Campus Resources: The Communication Lab 

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“Death recorded”: a celebrity writer’s career upended on air 

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 1990, Naomi Wolf published The Beauty Myth: How Images of … Continue reading “Death recorded”: a celebrity writer’s career upended on air 

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Talia’s Tastes: A Follow Up on Dame’s Chicken and Waffles 

  Talia Gray, Features Editor  Talia’s Tastes is a food and lifestyle column to highlight the various experiences available in the Greensboro area.    In this issue of Talia’s Tastes, I would like to follow up on the first issue of this column where I reviewed Dame’s Chicken and Waffles. This follow up is not to amend the raving review I gave the food and service at … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: A Follow Up on Dame’s Chicken and Waffles 

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Navigating Mental Health as a First Year College Student

Miya Dunn   Starting college has been one of the biggest transitions in my life. Everyone always talks about how exciting it is to meet new people, live on your own, and finally have freedom, but not enough people talk about how stressful and overwhelming it can actually be. As a first-year student, I’ve realized that taking care of my mental health is just as important as keeping up with my classes, as well as trying … Continue reading Navigating Mental Health as a First Year College Student

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Enter the Plumiverse, AI’s alternate America

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.  In the Spring of 2025, … Continue reading Enter the Plumiverse, AI’s alternate America

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The Brief Rise and Sudden Fall of the Original Girlboss 

Headline image features Sophia Amoruso with her bestseller (source)  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.  “Girlboss,” … Continue reading The Brief Rise and Sudden Fall of the Original Girlboss 

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What Is Attainability, If Not Affordability? 

Ezra Franchi This Tuesday, December 2nd, the newly elected city council members and mayor will be sworn in—this is Greensboro’s first majority-Black council, making this a historic win, as described by Carolinian editor, Nora Webb.  Voters from Greensboro say that “property taxes, affordable housing and bringing business to Greensboro” are most important to them. People are in desperate need of a change, and they’ve turned to the Mayor Pro Tempore, … Continue reading What Is Attainability, If Not Affordability? 

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Talia’s Tastes: Pangea Bistro & Bar  

Talia’s Tastes is a food and lifestyle column to highlight the various experiences available in the Greensboro area.   In this issue of Talia’s Tastes, I will be reviewing Pangea Bistro and Bar, located in the heart of downtown Greensboro. Pangea claims to be a place “where cultures collide and flavors unite in a symphony of culinary excellence.” So, I had to give it a try.   Pangea is noticeable from the moment … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Pangea Bistro & Bar  

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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 

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