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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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Rescuing the Hostages: A Rebuttal to Pumpkin Spice 

Christie Cary  *This article is written in response to a previously published article available here. *  Pumpkin spice season is upon us—and it is everywhere: lattes, cappuccinos, creamers, coffees, teas, beers, liqueurs, cocktails, pies, cakes, muffins, cookies, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, candy, ice cream, gelato…you get the picture. With the overabundance of this cinnamon-nutmeg-clove-allspice monstrosity pervading the nasal passages of the general population, I have to respectfully disagree with Brytani: pumpkin spice should be … Continue reading Rescuing the Hostages: A Rebuttal to Pumpkin Spice 

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Talia’s Tastes: Mr. Tokyo 

Talia Gray, Senior Staff Writer   In this edition of Talia’s Tastes, we will discuss Mr. Tokyo: Japanese Restaurant. Mr. Tokyo is a small chain of Japanese restaurants located throughout North Carolina. In addition to the Greensboro location, they’re also located in Pineville, Matthews, Prosperity Village (Charlotte area), Chapel Hill, and Monroe. I recently visited the Greensboro location for the first time for a friend’s birthday, … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Mr. Tokyo 

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Talia’s Tastes: Dame’s Chicken and Waffles  

Talia Gray  Welcome to the column that I will be affectionately calling, “Talia’s Tastes”. Here, we will explore all the food, attractions, and activities that Greensboro has to offer. For this issue, I think it’s best to start with a classic restaurant well-known in the Triad. That’s right, we’re talking about Dame’s Chicken and Waffles! Of course, based on their name, we can all guess … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Dame’s Chicken and Waffles  

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Living on $6 a Day: Can you really eat well on a SNAP Budget? 

Tsunami Em, Amira Malas, Tinia Morris  Imagine feeding yourself on less than the cost of a fast-food combo meal. That is the reality for millions of Americans living on just $6 a day through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It may sound impossible, but with the right knowledge and a little creativity, eating well on a budget is certainly doable. In fact, UNCG’s Recipe … Continue reading Living on $6 a Day: Can you really eat well on a SNAP Budget? 

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The Beef Tallow Trend: How MAHA is Influencing Beauty Culture 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor   For the past few months, influencers touting the benefits of beef tallow as the best, most natural moisturizer have been clogging social media feeds. Videos of women rubbing the beef fat on their skin have garnered millions of views, with influencers promoting the substance as an all-natural alternative to chemical-laden skin care products that can treat acne and moisturize the … Continue reading The Beef Tallow Trend: How MAHA is Influencing Beauty Culture 

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Tower Gardens: Growing More Than Food 

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 

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An Ode to Chili: Why Chili is the Best Meal  

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor  During the winter months, I often crave warm, comforting meals that are both satiating and delicious. However, as a busy graduate student with four jobs, I also need to prep my meals to ensure I’m getting enough nutrition throughout the week. As the possibility of snow lingers this Wednesday, I decided to make my favorite winter staple: Chili.  Chili con carne, … Continue reading An Ode to Chili: Why Chili is the Best Meal  

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Why I Chose Vegetarianism, and Why You Should Too 

Karis Hudgins   My vegetarian journey began at the age of 13 with a pact to eliminate meat from my diet for one month. At the time, I did it to prove to myself that I could. Little did I know it would result in a vegetarian lifestyle for the following six years (and I don’t plan on going back anytime soon). Within a single month, … Continue reading Why I Chose Vegetarianism, and Why You Should Too 

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A Definitive Ranking of the Spartan Meals (According to the guy who sells them)

Lee Krebs, Staff Writer When I started school this year, I could not drive, I had no money, and I had no job. Now, at least, I have a job. I’m basically living off the free food the school gives me–which means I’m blowing through Spartan Meals. Working at the Spartan Market, it’s not at all hard for me to grab a meal and eat … Continue reading A Definitive Ranking of the Spartan Meals (According to the guy who sells them)

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