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The student news site of Guilford College

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A vision of ambition or a future fiasco? The F-47 — Boeing's controversial sixth-generation fighter — remains shrouded in secrecy and skepticism, as questions swirl over costs, delays and the company's troubled track record.

Opinion: F-47 is a nosedive for the Air Force

Paxton Crockett, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

On March 21, President Donald Trump made the unexpected announcement that Boeing has won a $20 billion contract to produce the F-47, which despite much of the design being classified, is supposedly going...

Freedom of speech around the country, in both public and private universities, is being chipped away by the current administration's actions.

Opinion: Public and private colleges across the country are losing their freedom of speech

Keegan Fullagar, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

With President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation to take down Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the country, the debate has sparked in education over whether the federal government...

Like drivers learning to stay centered on the road, teens today navigate a world of extremes — balancing hustle with self-care, authenticity with perfection — often without a clear sense of direction.

Why teenagers can’t seem to stay in their lane: The modern battle of balance

Pranavi Josyula, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Imagine you’re learning how to drive. You notice that you’re a bit too close to the yellow line marking the road’s left edge. You turn the steering wheel right to correct yourself, but now you’re...

Lists are becoming more and more prevelant in our day-to-day lives, but are they another silly fad meant to feign productivity, or are they actually helpful?

The list craze: Why we love organizing our lives into rankings

Deborah Aaron, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

As I sat at my desk, overwhelmed by the myriad tasks demanding my attention, I instinctively reached for a notepad and began jotting them down. Suddenly, the chaos in my mind transformed into a structured...

As we approach Easter, questions start to pop up about the holiday: Who is it for, why do we celebrate it, and why is it on the decline in popularity?

Has Easter lost its place in American culture?

Deborah Aaron, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

As Easter approaches, pastel-colored candies line store shelves, spring sales flood inboxes and television screens light up with bunny-filled commercials. But beyond the commercial spectacle, what does...

In recent years, coquette fashion has seen a resurgence largely inspired by social media and pop culture icons like Lana Del Rey, but is its popularity a sign of something more backwards?

The coquette fashion phenomenon: Empowerment or regression?

Deborah Aaron, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

Lace, bows and pastel hues are dominating social media, ushering in a new wave of hyper-feminine fashion known as the coquette aesthetic. From TikTok influencers to high-fashion runways, the trend has...

With the release of insider documentaries on the world of child stars, more needs to be done by parents, viewers and companies to protect the youth from harm online.

Child influencers behind the screen

Zach Magno, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

You’re eight years old, locked in your room after hours of filming under hot lights, starving because you weren’t allowed to eat until the “perfect take” was finished. You begged to stop hours...

A dish best served cold? It's not revenge, it's Pop-Tarts.

Why Pop-Tarts should never be put in the toaster

Heather Wong, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Never say never — yet this is one of those instances when the rule can be broken.  Pop-Tarts, a popular snack and breakfast food, were supposedly made to be put in toasters to warm and crispify....

The stock market isn’t just about luck — it’s about time. While billionaires manipulate prices, patient investors can still win by playing the long game.

The stock market or the casino: Playing the game or getting played

Ishaan Luthra, Staff Writer March 23, 2025

Raging, yelling and complaining — this is what the stock market evokes for people who aren't partying on yachts every weekend. Granted, some people may say that these billionaires on yachts work really...

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