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 

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  

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 

“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

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 

The Power of Handwritten Letters at UNCG: The Letter Project 

By Karis Hudgins  In an age of digital media where a large portion of communication occurs through online platforms, handwritten letters are a rare occurrence. The act of writing and delivering a letter may feel old fashioned and time consuming compared to the norm of social media, but the benefits are undeniable. A group of students at UNC Greensboro are dedicated to bringing letter writing … Continue reading The Power of Handwritten Letters at UNCG: The Letter Project 

The New Zinester’s Guide to Zine Making  

Brian Hornfeldt  Arts and Entertainment Writer, Social Media Manager    Image credit: The Obscenely Loud  If you’ve never heard the term “zinester,” you may be wondering what exactly it is. It certainly isn’t a common word, but chances are you’ve probably encountered zines before!   First, what is a zine? It’s short for fanzine, which is a small run of an independently published work. Zines can … Continue reading The New Zinester’s Guide to Zine Making  

The Right to Write

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 15, the Boston Globe posted an editorial piece asking other news outlets to address a recent statement made by President Trump regarding journalists. They were referring to a tweet where Trump claimed “fake news media,” specifically the New York Times, CNN and ABC to name a few, are the “enemy of the American people.” More than 350 newspapers … Continue reading The Right to Write