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Early Voting Begins in Greensboro with UNCG Kaplan Center as Voting Site

MaryKent WolffNews Editor Early voting in North Carolina for the 2020 primary began on Thurs, Feb. 13 and will continue until Sat, Feb. 29. During this period, voters can vote at any voting site in their county, including the University of North Carolina Greensboro’s (UNCG) Kaplan Center for Wellness. Landon Mitchell, a fourth year student at UNCG studying choral music education, visited the UNCG Kaplan … Continue reading Early Voting Begins in Greensboro with UNCG Kaplan Center as Voting Site

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Nursing Graduate Program at UNCG #1 in NC Median Salary

Kathleen EstradaStaff Writer NursingProcess.org published a list of the 10 best accredited nursing schools in North Carolina for this year. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro placed number 4 on that list. While the website uses their own ranking method, they offer interesting facts about the university. The facts they mentioned state that, “at present, nursing instruction takes place in four buildings scattered across … Continue reading Nursing Graduate Program at UNCG #1 in NC Median Salary

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Mindful Monday at Weatherspoon Art Museum

Mckenzie CampbellStaff Writer Thirty minutes. Sometimes, that’s all it takes. Meditation bells ring to make the audience aware that it is time to begin, and it is only silence that proceeds. A clock ticks while the time passes. Sitting upright in a chair with eyes closed, positive affirmations fill the minds of each person sitting in the room. Outside the door, the Weatherspoon Art Museum … Continue reading Mindful Monday at Weatherspoon Art Museum

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The Obstacles to Studying Abroad

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer Let’s be real, most students on campus see the study abroad flyers and ground posts or have been to a campus event where advisors from the international program’s center were looking to sign students up. However, once you’ve signed up for a study abroad program that’s only the beginning of the somewhat tedious process. Studying abroad is new and exciting but it … Continue reading The Obstacles to Studying Abroad

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Pets and Mental Health

Hannah LarsonStaff Writer Everyone goes through stressful periods in their life whether that being caused by school, work or some other experience. How do people combat these tense moments? One answer is pets, they do more than just being your cuddle buddy.  In an article, “Pets and Mental Health”, several benefits are mentioned that come from taking care of an animal. “Pets are also a … Continue reading Pets and Mental Health

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Using Your Voice to Vote

Hannah LarsonStaff Writer The presidential election will be here soon which means it is almost voting season. Voting is a way of expression; people have the opportunity to voice their opinions and worries. For many, this may be the first time they participate in voting which is crucial. In an article, “9 Reasons We Need Young Voters More Than Ever,” young voters hold a very … Continue reading Using Your Voice to Vote

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The Tempest meets World War 2…and Jazz

Mckenzie CampbellStaff Writer Before the stage was set for opening week, there was an idea. Ashley Sarver, an MFA Directing student at UNCG, had a concept for her thesis that reshaped a play first performed over 400 years ago. Not knowing much about William Shakespeare, Sarver was taking a risk.  After being informed by professors on Shakespeare’s work and relevance, she was ready to begin. … Continue reading The Tempest meets World War 2…and Jazz

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Dating as Students

Kathleen Estrada Features Writer College is crazy and slightly difficult to manage at times. Between going to class and taking anywhere from three to eighteen credits, working anywhere from ten to forty plus hours and participating in extracurricular activities, how do we also handle having a love life?  College Explorer posted an article titled, “7 Surprising College Dating Statistics,” in which they give the following … Continue reading Dating as Students

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The History of Valentine’s Day

Megan Pociask Features Editor Many people on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s campus are certainly familiar with the joys and simultaneous woes of Valentines Day. In fact, Galentine’s Day was established to juxtapose such an emotionally whiplashing event dedicating itself as q day to celebrate friends on the 13th of February each year.  Though many are thoroughly knowledgeable of the origin of Galentine’s … Continue reading The History of Valentine’s Day

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Campus Ministries Hosts Fundraiser for Student Food Bank

Sydney Thompson Features Writer In the Azalea room of the Elliot University Center on Tuesday, February 11, the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement partnered with the Empty Bowls Organization hosted a silent auction and sale for pottery made by student volunteers at the university. The proceeds of the auction and sale are to go to the food bank hosted on campus through the Lutheran … Continue reading Campus Ministries Hosts Fundraiser for Student Food Bank

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