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Liz Truss joins venerable UK tradition by resigning in disgrace

Sam Phillips Features Editor When Liz Truss announced her resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Thursday, much was naturally made of her setting a new record for shortest tenure—45 days, plus a lame duck period before a successor is elected “within the week.” The previous record holder, George Canning, died after 119 days in office in 1827, meaning Truss is entirely likely … Continue reading Liz Truss joins venerable UK tradition by resigning in disgrace

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New York Football is Back!

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor Six weeks into the season, the New York Giants sit second to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East with five wins and one loss. The New York Jets also claim the second-place spot in their division, the AFC East, only trailing the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills. When the season began, the expectations for New York football were astronomically … Continue reading New York Football is Back!

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Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: UNCG’s Modern Twist

Erin Yandell Staff Writer “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a Shakespeare comedy frequently adapted and performed by numerous acting companies since its origin in the late sixteenth century. Its popularity stands the test of time, incorporating the themes of love, mischief and enchantment and the unique element of showing a play within a play. The story follows four Athenian couples who are stuck in a … Continue reading Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: UNCG’s Modern Twist

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This Week at UNCG

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Fall 2022 Campus Nature Challenge From the Office of Sustainability Website: The goal of the 2022 Fall Campus Nature Challenge at UNC Greensboro is to engage our campus community in a citizen science project to increase biodiversity awareness by photographing, recording audio and cataloging plants, animals (including insects) and fungi during a week-long “bioblitz” on campus. The event will take … Continue reading This Week at UNCG

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A Ghoul Guide to Halloween Films

It is finally October, which marks the beginning of a chilling season filled with decorations, gore and all the thrill you can seek. If you love a good scare, then you’ll truly enjoy celebrating the holiday with a variety of hair-raising films that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Veronica Glover Staff Writer Halloween happens to be my favorite holiday of the … Continue reading A Ghoul Guide to Halloween Films

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UNCG celebrates career of former professor and Poet Laureate: Fred Chappell

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer On Oct. 1, in the Alumni House on campus, there was a celebration from 1 p.m. through 7 p.m. to commemorate the career of former UNCG English professor Fred Chappell. “I Am One of You Forever” was a free event on campus dedicated to celebrating the career of Chappell and the legacy left at UNCG.  Named for one of Chappell’s … Continue reading UNCG celebrates career of former professor and Poet Laureate: Fred Chappell

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Spartans Trump Clemson in Tiger Town

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer On Tuesday, October 11th, the UNCG Men’s Soccer Team traveled to Clemson, S.C., to play their second ACC matchup of the year. Entering the matchup, the Spartans were ranked No. 23 in the National Coaches Poll; the Tigers sat at No. 18. There has been some recent history favoring the Spartans as they handed Clemson their first loss of the … Continue reading Spartans Trump Clemson in Tiger Town

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The Office Ladies Podcast

“Wow! Lady, that is Amazing!”  Erin Yandell Staff Writer These emboldened words perfectly describe the sassy, empowered duo of Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. According to research done by a fan, Dr. Peter Thibodeau, Lady was said 636 times and Amazing was said 786 times by the 92nd episode. It investigates their friendship and emphasizes the show’s friendly atmosphere.  “The Office” co-stars, Angela Kinsey and … Continue reading The Office Ladies Podcast

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The State of Glenwood

Joseph Clark News Staff Writer A stone’s throw from Spartan Village, ominous yellow foreclosure signs have gone up across Glenwood. Four are on the first block of Lexington Avenue alone. If one were to turn back time ten or so years, Glenwood was a very different place. Here’s what happened.  In February of 2008, the city council of Greensboro, in tandem with The Greater Glenwood … Continue reading The State of Glenwood

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NFL Week Three Recap – The Eagles are Great, The Jaguars are Good, and The Raiders are Bad

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor Fly Eagles Fly! The Philadelphia Eagles stand alone as the only undefeated team remaining. The Dolphins also left Week Three without a loss but fell to the Bengals in their Week Four matchup on Thursday Night Football. This leaves only the Eagles with three wins and zero losses. After a Week Two game against the Vikings that many expected to be … Continue reading NFL Week Three Recap – The Eagles are Great, The Jaguars are Good, and The Raiders are Bad

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