Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor PC: Sergio Guerra I recently came back from a trip to Boston, MA after attending a conference. Flying into Boston Logan Airport, my partner and I took an airport shuttle to the subway station, where we rode two trains to arrive at our Airbnb. For the entire weekend, we did not drive a car once, taking the train or walking … Continue reading Greensboro Needs Better Public Transportation
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
Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor Since their inception, social media apps have hosted conversations about political events and social justice movements, with many young people crediting apps like TikTok with increasing their awareness of the genocide in Palestine and police brutality. If you have politically aware friends, you may see infographics explaining various social issues, encouraging you to repost and share to spread the word, … Continue reading The Revolution Will Not Be Posted
Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor In the coming days, the Senate is expected to vote to confirm Linda McMahon as the education secretary for the Department of Education. This comes after months of attacks by Donald Trump and his supporters on the department, with Trump saying that he wants to shut it down. Trump nominated McMahon, co-founder of the WWE, so she could “put [her]self out … Continue reading Why the Department of Education is Good, Actually
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
Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor This past Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles won the 59th Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, I hail from Eagles country, watching games with my grandfather on Sundays, sharing joys and defeats. I have fond memories of watching him curse at the TV, his mental health relying on the outcome of the game. In 2018, … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be a Philadelphia Eagles Fan
Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor In the past week, President Donald Trump and his new administration began systematically dismantling federal policies and resources related to “DEI” through an executive order ending “radical” federal programs. This includes removing information from the CDC’s website about the AIDS epidemic changing the state department’s travel advisory for LGBTQI+ travelers to LGB travelers, and terminating federal positions dealing with environmental justice. … Continue reading The Case for Woke
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
Tariq Shehadeh Two weeks ago, on Nov. 5, Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, becoming the first Republican since 2004 to win the popular vote. He won all seven battleground states and saw every state in the country shift in favor of the Republican Party. As a result of such a decisive defeat, Kamala Harris’s supporters have been in turmoil, with … Continue reading A Deserved Defeat: Kamala Harris and the 2024 Election
Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor A little over three weeks ago, signs popped up around Center City Park in downtown Greensboro with the following message: “Food and resource distributions are no longer allowed, in or adjacent to the downtown parks including along Friendly Avenue or Elm Street, due to ongoing pedestrian safety and waste management concerns. Distributions may now be offered and reserved at two … Continue reading The City of Greensboro Hates the Unhoused
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