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Is Vaping Causing an Increase in Lung Disease?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor As technology has advanced, so have the tobacco companies, creating a new kind of product that has taken cigarettes to the next level. The product is known by many different names, ‘e-cigs’, ‘e-hookahs’, ‘mods’, ‘vape pens’, ‘vapes’, ‘tank systems’ and ‘electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)’. Known primarily as E-cigarettes (an electronic cigarette), these devices come in many shapes and sizes with most … Continue reading Is Vaping Causing an Increase in Lung Disease?

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Sustainability from ‘Paris To Pittsburgh’

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On August 29, at 6:30pm, the UNCG Sustainability Film and Discussion Series kicked off their first event with a showing of ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ in the Weatherspoon Art Museum. After the pleasantly surprised host, Sarah Dorsey, greeted the large crowd and offered space for a few announcements, the viewing of ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ began immediately.  The National Geographic documentary centers around … Continue reading Sustainability from ‘Paris To Pittsburgh’

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The Rising Epidemic of Mental Health Issues

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Until recently mental health seemed like a taboo topic. People with mental illnesses were typically seen as unusual and even shameful. Yet lately, mental health has been of growing concern within the U.S. Most people know at least one person that battles with a mental illness, which poses the question; why are they becoming more prevalent in our society?  According to Amjc.com, … Continue reading The Rising Epidemic of Mental Health Issues

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Why is Joining Clubs or Organizations Beneficial for College Students?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor When it comes to the first day of college, it can be hard for freshman or transfer students to meet new people and make new friends. It’s not easy being the new person on campus and it can be a bit overwhelming at first. Even if you have classes with other people, it’s still sometimes hard to make friends by breaking the … Continue reading Why is Joining Clubs or Organizations Beneficial for College Students?

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Controversy Surrounding International Spyware

Megan Pociask Staff Writer  Recently NSO, the creator of an Israeli spyware meant to target terrorism, has been gaining international attention. After facing accusations of turning a blind eye and essentially aiding in foreign government oppression, the company has been forced to provide answers. NSO states that each client is subject to a multitude of vetting processes, including one by the Israeli Defense Ministry. Afterwards, the … Continue reading Controversy Surrounding International Spyware

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Are Social Bots Invading the Media?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Ever since the creation of the internet, it has allowed people to access news and infinite information. One massive creator of information is social media. Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are just a few social platforms that people use as a source of local and international news. With this, not only can people also post status/tweets or images … Continue reading Are Social Bots Invading the Media?

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Financial Security vs. A Materialistic Society

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Everyone wants to live life comfortably, and for Generation Z materialism seems of the utmost importance, right? Wrong.  Yes, it’s true that America is seen as a materialistic society, and many have argued that generation Z has bad money habits, which can be detrimental for the future lifestyles they wish to live. The financial management of each generation has been monitored, … Continue reading Financial Security vs. A Materialistic Society

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Portion Sizes in American versus Other Countries

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor When it comes to going out to eat, here in America we tend to think of a nice juicy burger with many different toppings on it, and a nice large order of crispy fries to go with it. This is partly due to our taste, and partly due to our culture. In the U.S. our servings or quantity of food is much … Continue reading Portion Sizes in American versus Other Countries

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France’s Hope for “Our Lady of Paris”

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Everyone remembers the Disney classic, ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Taking place in medieval Paris, France, the story centers around a deformed bellringer named; Quasimodo who lives in Notre Dame Cathedral. For almost everyone, this childhood film exposed audiences to the famous and most noteworthy Cathedral in Paris. So when news broke on Monday April 15, that Paris’s most famous church; the … Continue reading France’s Hope for “Our Lady of Paris”

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Greensboro’s street art is paying off

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Not long ago, downtown Greensboro had culturally flatlined. The nighttime streets were empty save for lawyers and accountants with their faces in their phones. Bland, brown brick apartments and dystopian-gray high-rises dominated the downtown landscape. Then Jeff Beck started No Blank Walls, a community-driven initiative that brought street art to Greensboro. Those stunning murals of blue-eyed children, fallen rappers and blooming flowers … Continue reading Greensboro’s street art is paying off

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