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. According to an epochal … Continue reading The new transgender tipping point
Imani Tailly, Staff Writer (Image courtesy of The Listening Post) As Women’s History Month ends, our second and final article focuses on how the stereotypes covered in the first article still impact how Black women are looked at today. The mammy stereotype has been recreated in movies such as The Help, where actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer depict a visual of what the mammy … Continue reading Black Women’s Fight Against Stereotypes: Part 2
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. America’s right wing has … Continue reading Raw milkmaids, #SundressGate, and the new right-wing raunch
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
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
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
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor There’s a harsh reality we must face: many people across the nation are experiencing food insecurities, whether it’s a lack of healthy food, limited access, increased prices, or shortage. Presently, a dozen eggs costs anywhere from $4 from a farm to $10 in conventional grocery stores. This crisis doesn’t seem to be getting any better or going away anytime soon and … Continue reading Tower Gardens: Growing More Than Food
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor (Image courtesy of Jackie Sanders) To say that the Black History celebratory events of this past Saturday and Sunday were nothing short of amazing would do a disservice to the writers, actors, producers, crew, and others responsible for organizing one of the most educational film premieres. As mentioned in last week’s feature, Wright’s goal was to tell the story of … Continue reading Two Events Honoring Ella Baker: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part Two
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor (Image courtesy of Larry ‘Syid’ Wright) Many celebrate Black History Month by honoring notable heroes who fought for freedom and equity, but what is known is not always shown. That is, stories are often left untold or mis-told. While numerous figures and events are showcased repeatedly across music, literature, apparel, and film as a reminder, filmmaker and author of Three Shots … Continue reading Setting the Civil Rights Record Straight: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part One
By Any Moreno Undergraduate Student I love watching romantic comedies, especially the ones that offer unrealistic expectations about love and life. Sometimes, fantasy is simply better than reality. If you are also feeling hopelessly romantic, here are my top 5 romantic movie recommendations: 5. The Proposal (2009) The Proposal is one of many movies that use the fake marriage trope, one that is common to … Continue reading Is it Helpless Romantic or Hopeless Romantic?
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