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Silas Carpenter’s The Big Idea: A Case Study in Marketing Music on TikTok  

Piper Summey  On September 5th, Silas Carpenter released one of my favorite albums of the year: a thirty-seven-minute record packed with thirteen witty yet profound lyrical explorations of love and heartbreak, dreams and nightmares, ego and insecurity, all set over instrumentals that range from moody and melancholic indie tunes to breezy-but-sometimes-gritty rock ‘n’ roll jams, pulling inspiration from pop prodigies like The Beatles and acclaimed songwriters like … Continue reading Silas Carpenter’s The Big Idea: A Case Study in Marketing Music on TikTok  

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The Carolinian’s Summer of Sports 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The summer has been full of unforgettable sporting moments both here and around Greensboro, North Carolina. From the two perfect games thrown by the Greensboro Grasshoppers in MiLB, to Charlotte FC’s current nine-game winning streak in MLS, to Atlanta’s hosting of England’s renowned football league, the Premier League. The Carolinian has had the opportunity to cover it all and more as … Continue reading The Carolinian’s Summer of Sports 

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Communication Studies Seniors and their Mentors

Rocky Moore As we approach the end of the semester and seniors prepare to walk across the stage at graduation, the students in CST-499 Senior Capstone reflect on the unique opportunity of having a mentor during their final semester of college. The class, taught by Dr. Jessica McCall, allows for seniors in the Communication Studies department to review the content they have learned throughout the … Continue reading Communication Studies Seniors and their Mentors

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On-Campus Events to Wrap Up the Spring 2025 Semester 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  (Image from Spartan Well-Being Newsletter, 4/21) The end of the Spring 2025 semester is coming soon to UNC Greensboro. Wednesday, April 30, is the last day of regular classes, and Thursday, May 1, is Reading Day. Exams will be held between May 2 and 8.  During the last full week of the spring semester, several campus offices and organizations are … Continue reading On-Campus Events to Wrap Up the Spring 2025 Semester 

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Why Words Win Cases: The Power of Communication in Law 

Mobosola Banjo  (Image from UNCG News) Imagine two lawyers standing in front of a jury. Both are equally prepared and understand the law. Both have strong evidence on their side. Only one wins. Why? Because law isn’t just about knowledge, it’s about communication. In courtrooms, boardrooms, and negotiation tables, the deciding factor is often not what is said but how it’s said.  Law is frequently … Continue reading Why Words Win Cases: The Power of Communication in Law 

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Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part 2 

Mackenzie Wofford, Staff Writer (Image from Trustarts.org)  The ending of the Frenemies podcast in 2021 marked an exceptionally low point in Trisha’s career. Fans of the podcast turned against her, ultimately siding with co-host Ethan Klein as the show ended. This shift is due to videos made by Trisha calling out Ethan and the Frenemies crew for their behavior towards her behind the scenes. Listeners … Continue reading Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part 2 

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UNCG’s English Club: Not Only for English Majors  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager     (Image courtesy of Karis Hudgins) UNCG’s English Club provides the perfect environment for students who share a passion for reading, writing, and exploring new topics to connect with like-minded peers. Professor Xhenet Aliu, the club’s advisor, shares that the mission is for members to have a space to engage in literature in various forms. From academic works we often … Continue reading UNCG’s English Club: Not Only for English Majors  

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Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part I 

Mackenzie Wofford, Staff Writer   (Image from Today.com)   Public relations firms and personal management teams have been reshaping celebrity reputations after controversy for decades. Whether through strategic brand partnerships or tastefully curated friendships, celebrities have been able to manage public perception after controversy. Due to the rise of the internet, the idea of celebrity has changed. With the ability to garner millions of followers and … Continue reading Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part I 

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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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The forgotten history of the vibe shift 

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 

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