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Triad Business Journal Hosts Seminar on Female Mentorship

Shira Snyder Staff Writer As college students, many of us are beginning to think about our trek into the world outside of education. We start trying to form connections, get jobs and start our careers. On Feb. 12, UNCG hosted the Triad Business Journal’s event, Mentoring Monday. Focused on preparing young women to enter the business world, the event hosted 26 women from different businesses … Continue reading Triad Business Journal Hosts Seminar on Female Mentorship

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Career Spotlight, Features

Frank Woods and the Legacy of Henry Ossawa Tanner

Lauren Summers Staff Writer When thinking of great American artists of the 19th century, one might think of John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer or James McNeill Whistler. However, one that may escape the mind is Henry Ossawa Tanner. Tanner was an internationally acclaimed American, and one of the most influential African American painters of the 19th century. This past Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 8 … Continue reading Frank Woods and the Legacy of Henry Ossawa Tanner

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A Look at Greensboro’s New Bar Arcade: Round1

Jamal Sykes Staff Writer The human hunger for nostalgia is often times insatiable, managing to permeate into pop culture in a way unparalleled to any other time in American culture. Popular musicians keep making albums inspired by the sounds of past decades, youth fashion is similarly reflecting another era and now our past times are even attempting to rekindle the flames of yesteryear. The rise … Continue reading A Look at Greensboro’s New Bar Arcade: Round1

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The Athletics Spark

Shira Snyder Staff Writer   Have you ever been to a basketball game or a volleyball game and been underwhelmed by either the environment or the lack of people there? Have no fear; UNCG has a pep band that does nothing but get you hyped up for the game. Whether hyped for men or women’s basketball or volleyball, the band will be there to bring … Continue reading The Athletics Spark

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CommUNITY Dialogue: Am I Black Enough

Lauren Summers Staff Writer What does it mean to be black? The question left an audience to reflect on Tuesday evening from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Office of Intercultural Engagement’s CommUNITY Dialogue, event, “Am I Black Enough?” The CommUNITY Dialogue is part of an ongoing series of dialogues throughout the month of February to discuss topics related to black culture and identity. On Feb. 6 … Continue reading CommUNITY Dialogue: Am I Black Enough

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Features, Human Interest

Archetypes of Love

Kolbe Adkins Staff Writer Every Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day is celebrated around most of the world and flowers, candy, cards and kisses are exchanged between loved ones. This day can be all about self-love, celebrating loving friendships or that special someone. Since beginning college, I’ve noticed in my group of friends and across campus that there are three archetypes of people on Valentine’s Day; there … Continue reading Archetypes of Love

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EUC Extravaganza: Drag Show at UNCG

Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer On Feb. 17, UNCG will welcome three former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestants to a drag show at the EUC. This will be one of several drag queen-related programs the university has offered over the past couple of years. The event is an amazing way to celebrate diversity while still being a performance all are welcome to. The event will feature … Continue reading EUC Extravaganza: Drag Show at UNCG

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JUUL Power

Rebecca Pearce Staff Writer The JUUL, a new alternative to cigarettes and an improved version of a vape or E-cigarette, has blown up in popularity since its release in 2015. In the JUUL Vapor statement, the product was originally intended to “positively impact the lives of adult smokers around the globe.” Meaning, ultimately, that the JUUL was intended be a better alternative than cigarettes for … Continue reading JUUL Power

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UNCG Theatre Workshop Takes Center Stage

Rufus Simmons Staff Writer On Feb 5., the Theatre Department at UNCG opened the semester with a thunderous workshop event of that rocked and riveted the audience throughout their runtimes. The workshop was held in the Brown Theatre Building on Tate Street. Upon arrival, the event was so packed, there were only a few empty seats left in the auditorium. The hallway of the building … Continue reading UNCG Theatre Workshop Takes Center Stage

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Valentine’s Day: Origins, Love and Money

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer Love is in the air this week as the flowers are out and heart shaped balloons are floating for Valentine’s Day. For the holiday, some are planning to take their partner out to a nice dinner, while others will be celebrating the counter-holiday, Single Awareness Day or S.A.D. Either way, hearts will be stolen, and money will be spent. While Valentine’s … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Origins, Love and Money

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