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President Biden and former President Trump are expected to be the frontrunners once again for next year’s presidential election. That scenario could leave many voters feeling forced to choose between two undesirable candidates.

2024 election points toward disappointing repeat of history

Darren Brumbach, Staff Writer October 7, 2023

If you followed the 2020 presidential election, you may find yourself experiencing some unpleasant déjà vu next year. We are almost a year away from the 2024 presidential election and many current...

Toms Restaurant in New York City

Tipping for conversation: How American tipping culture has gotten out of hand

Maggie Bryson, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Imagine if you were asked to tip someone after just having a conversation with them. That’s essentially what American tipping culture has become. American tipping culture is getting out of hand. Consumers...

Jason Aldean, who released the summer hit “Try That In A Small Town” which has sparked heated discourse in the country music landscape. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0

Conversations about political agendas behind song lyrics spark conversations as country music continues to top the charts

Taylor Ferguson, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Recently, country music has been topping the charts and sparking conversation across the American political landscape. Songs like “Try That in a Small Town” by Jason Aldean and “Rich Men North of...

The noodle block of a Mama instant noodles, standard size. Ramen is one of the most popular foods for college students living in dorms or on a low budget. Commons: CreditLine

The horrors of eating on a college budget

Sable Ruffer, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

Ramen noodles —every college student’s favorite meal. But a healthy, thriving student can’t live on $3 noodles forever. It’s difficult to be a student and budget everything that needs to be...

Picket line formed by writers that are on strike in New York City. Outside, on location of the Marvel Studios Disney+ TV show, Daredevil: Born Again (filming/working title of Out the Kitchen). WikiCommons: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International

Scripted standoff: The WGA’s fight to preserve creativity in Hollywood

Merritt Brewer, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

Since May 2nd 2023, the screenwriters of the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) have been unable to reach a labor agreement with film industry executives. Without a stockpile of pre-written episodes, late-night...

Bama Rush documentary press release poster, Warner Bros

Navigating the tide of Bama Rush: A closer look at ‘Bama’s Greek life phenomenon

Maggie Bryson, Staff Writer September 18, 2023

  Hi! My name is Maggie and get ready with me while I talk to you about Bama Rush! Sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama has become an internet sensation in the last two years. Young...

 New ‘Barbie’ logo for the movie; 
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‘Barbie:’ Sensationalism meets feminism

Mary Wicker, Opinion Editor September 11, 2023

A pop culture sensation, Greta Gerwig’s ‘‘Barbie’’ broke records and societal expectations for what should be considered a great inter-genre movie. Starring the sensational Margot Robbie,...

The double feature of juxtaposed films “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” prompted a series of online images and videos made by fans combining the two aesthetics.

Atomic bomb vs. atomic blonde: ‘Barbenheimer’s’ twist on gender feuds

Abigail Mocharnuk, Staff Writer September 9, 2023

What do a man who invented a bomb to destroy whole countries and a controversial pink, plastic bombshell have in common? Obviously nothing. That is, until internet users combined the simultaneous release...

Guilford senior Kylexius Gwynn was among students, faculty and staff who enjoyed arcade-style games and other activities during Guilford Madness events on March 27-29, 2023.

Guilford Madness combined fundraising, fun and community for a win-win

Bryson Webb, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Guilford College's annual Day for Guilford was upgraded this year to a three-day event called Guilford Madness, held March 27-29. The event allowed students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of the...

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