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Iranian Activist Nadia Murad Attempting to Take ISIS to Trial

Megan Pociask Staff Writer It’s not difficult to sympathize with the heartbreak caused by the atrocities formed at the hands of terrorists. Though, fully grasping the depth of that heartbreak is something most likely rather unknown to those who have not been directly impacted.  Nadia Murad, a person whose name has become familiar over recent years, is a member of the Yazidi ethnic and religious group, … Continue reading Iranian Activist Nadia Murad Attempting to Take ISIS to Trial

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Hollywood Children: Insights on having Famous Parents

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer We all love looking at our favorite celebrities walking the red carpet, playing roles in big film and television productions and other mediated spotlights. We feel as if we know them because of the life they display on social media but what goes on in the lives of their children? How has the Hollywood industry affected the children of celebrities? Many of … Continue reading Hollywood Children: Insights on having Famous Parents

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Colonial Williamsburg

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Almost three centuries ago, the city of Williamsburg, the original capital of Jamestown was founded in 1699. The city was named in honor of the reigning monarch at the time, King William III. Prior to its founding, it was once a part of a Native American tribe known as the Powhatan Confederacy. The Powhatan Confederacy was most notably known as the tribe … Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg

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Greensboro to Have First Mental Health Urgent Care in State

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, city officials broke ground on a new facility expected to assist adults and adolescents in Greensboro who are suffering from mental health crises by allowing them to avoid long emergency room wait times.  This new facility, located at 931 Third St., is the first of its kind in North Carolina and it is expected to open its … Continue reading Greensboro to Have First Mental Health Urgent Care in State

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John Hopkins Researcher Gives Talk to UNCG Chemistry Department

Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Oct. 4, the UNCG Department of Chemistry welcomed Dr. Rigoberto Hernandez, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, as he gave a presentation on his recent nanoparticle research. Nanoparticles that are created today will end up as waste in the environment tomorrow, and Hernandez and his group aim to uncover what unintended effects these nanoparticles might bring about. A nanoparticle is a … Continue reading John Hopkins Researcher Gives Talk to UNCG Chemistry Department

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Surviving College with a Learning Disability

Rachel Spinella Features Editor Navigating university life can be difficult for any student. Imagine entering this new level of higher learning with a learning disability on top of that. This is why it is often so important to be able to identify those disorders, and to know where to find help when it is needed. It’s safe to say that universities or colleges aren’t like … Continue reading Surviving College with a Learning Disability

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‘Writers as Witness’ Series at Scuppernong Books

Megan Pociask Staff Writer Scuppernong Books continued their ‘Writers as Witness’ series last Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m. with their latest newsworthy topic: ‘Working aBroad Beat; Freelance and Regional Reporting’.  The event featured the ever-so-talented and renowned North Carolina-based journalists, Issac Bailey, Joe Killian and Barry Yeoman giving advice to future newswriters about the complexities of freelance journalism.  The series, cosponsored by Pen America, … Continue reading ‘Writers as Witness’ Series at Scuppernong Books

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Why do we stereotype?

Hannah Larson Staff Writer Everyone stereotypes, whether they are doing so consciously or subconsciously. Our minds make quick judgements about others concerning race, gender and other attributes. When we think of stereotyping, we automatically assume the term is bad. However, stereotyping only becomes problematic when those fast impulses develop into an opinion that one believes is true, and affects how you interact with meeting other … Continue reading Why do we stereotype?

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Weatherspoon Museum: Human Form as Art

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer  From March 9 through October 20, the Weatherspoon Museum will be holding an exhibition on the second floor in the Gregory D. Ivy Gallery and Weatherspoon Guild Gallery. The exhibit entitled ‘Here We Are: Painting and Sculpting the Human Form’ is a collection of pieces portraying the human body with a variety of artistic approaches.  Stepping into the exhibit, you immediately feel … Continue reading Weatherspoon Museum: Human Form as Art

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Managing Chronic Illness

Megan Pociask Staff Writer While attending any university is meant to be both a challenging and rewarding experience, oftentimes students living with chronic illnesses find it to be an additional obstacle to their success.  According to WebMD, it is estimated that nearly 7 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 23 are living with a chronic condition. Unfortunately, that estimation continues to grow. … Continue reading Managing Chronic Illness

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