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Interview with President-Elect Holly Shields and VP-Elect Mikaela Portugal

Zachary Weaver     News Editor Holly Shields (P) and Mikaela Portugal (VP) won the Student Government Association presidential election on Friday, March 31, beating out opponents Colby Kirkman and Michaela Stovall with 52.4 percent of the vote. A Kernersville native, Shields has been involved in SGA for most of her time at UNCG, and held the Chief of Staff office until her election. She … Continue reading Interview with President-Elect Holly Shields and VP-Elect Mikaela Portugal

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I took a break from social media and here’s what happened.

Tarlon Khoubyari     Web Content Manager/ Online Exclusive Editor    As a technologist, writer, and advocate for mental health I ask myself: Is life just a compilation of Instagrammable moments and if so, just what is that doing to us? It’s not news that social media can contribute to the rise of depression and anxiety within our generation, however, it seems to be getting … Continue reading I took a break from social media and here’s what happened.

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Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” and What it Means For Well-Meaning White People

Jared Lawrence    Staff Writer In his directorial debut, Jordan Peele, of Madtv and “Key and Peele” fame, flipped the horror genre on its head with his social thriller, “Get Out.” Never before has a movie based genuine horror out racial tensions in quite the way that Peele’s film does. “Get Out,” which follows Chris Washington’s (portrayed by Daniel Kaluuya) weekend trip to his white … Continue reading Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” and What it Means For Well-Meaning White People

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Women’s Basketball Finishes as Runner Up in WBI Tournament

Bryan Davis   Staff Writer   The UNCG Women’s Basketball team was able to advance to the championship game of the Women’s Basketball Invitational on Sunday, but fell short in their final contest against the Rice Owls. On Thursday evening, the Spartans defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 59-49 in Fleming Gymnasium to punch their ticket to the championship game. UNCG’s offense was powered by their guards, … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Finishes as Runner Up in WBI Tournament

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The Horrors of a World without Coffee

Kaetlyn Dembkoski    Staff Writer Whether it’s caused by a much-needed late night study session before a final exam, struggling to wake up for an eight o’clock class, or needing to properly function after remaining awake for sixteen hours, college students run almost entirely on caffeine in some shape or form. Ranges of caffeinated drinks from docile tea to extreme energy drinks are utilized daily … Continue reading The Horrors of a World without Coffee

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Waffles around Greensboro

Emily Moser   Staff Writer Sometimes, a good waffle is absolutely perfect. Warm, flaky, and sweet, these iron-molded gridded cake-like treats are an iconic breakfast staple. Even for lunch or dinner, waffles remain as a tasty comfort food. Served with butter, syrup, fruit, chicken or dozens of other possibilities, waffle styles vary from place to place. Some are thinner than others, others sweeter and others … Continue reading Waffles around Greensboro

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Talking Photography, Inside Lucinda Devlin: Sightlines

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer Last Thursday Dr. George Dimock, Associate Professor of Art History at UNCG, held a talk in the Weatherspoon Art Museum where he discussed the exhibition of Lucinda Devlin, “Sightlines.” This talk was the last related program surrounding Devlin’s photography, which is currently on display in The Bob & Lissa Shelley McDowell Gallery until late April. Organized by the Weatherspoon Art … Continue reading Talking Photography, Inside Lucinda Devlin: Sightlines

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The Republican Town Hall Reality

Andrew Oliver Staff Writer “As of late, it has become apparent that some individuals who are not really interested in meaningful dialogue attend town halls just to create disruptions and media spectacles.” “This is particularly unfortunate because it leads to a scenario in which only the loudest voices in the room can be heard and very little meaningful discussion can actually occur.” “While I am … Continue reading The Republican Town Hall Reality

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Greensboro’s Finest: Coffee Shop Edition

Tarlon Khoubyari     Web Content Manager   Like many of you, I love a strong cup of coffee, free wifi and a nice place to work or meet up with friends. The smell of fresh coffee brewing warms my heart. Greensboro has an eclectic coffee scene that is slowly starting to bud around UNCG. So coffee and tea lovers should stop by and go … Continue reading Greensboro’s Finest: Coffee Shop Edition

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Pool Party at the Rec Center

Ian Hammock     Staff Writer As I lay in the pool, the sound of music filled the cavernous room. The music, which was being expertly deejayed, was a mix of everything from The Beach Boys “Surfin’ USA” to Walk the Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance with Me” and set the perfect mood for a UNCG pool party. The party, a collaborative project between UNCG … Continue reading Pool Party at the Rec Center

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