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The Future of PBS in Trump’s America 

Sydney Lohr  Since 1970, PBS has brought engaging and educational television to homes across America. From Sesame Street to Arthur, its programs have shaped childhoods and delivered a strong cultural influence across generations. But today, a crucial question emerges: what happens to Big Bird if federal funding disappears?  When the House approved President Trump’s cuts to public broadcasting back in July, major debate erupted whether … Continue reading The Future of PBS in Trump’s America 

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Hunter Schafer and the Truscum-Tucute Wars 

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 late August 2022, … Continue reading Hunter Schafer and the Truscum-Tucute Wars 

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“Walk Me Through Your Theories”: How a Song Became My Neurodivergent Academic Love Anthem

Nora Webb, Publisher There’s something beautiful about being met where you are—especially when where you are is in the middle of a hyperfixation. Not small talk. Not a polite back-and-forth. But that sudden, breathless need to ask every question that just showed up in your brain at once, because it matters—because you need to know, and you need to know now. It’s not just interest; … Continue reading “Walk Me Through Your Theories”: How a Song Became My Neurodivergent Academic Love Anthem

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Raw milkmaids, #SundressGate, and the new right-wing raunch  

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  

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Greensboro Needs Better Public Transportation 

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 

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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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The Revolution Will Not Be Posted

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

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Why the Department of Education is Good, Actually 

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 

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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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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be a Philadelphia Eagles Fan 

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 

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