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A small breakthrough for a UNCG actress

By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 It is impossible to discuss American history without acknowledging the hard times of the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement marked a period in America’s history where African Americans fought to receive the rights they should have been born with. Though they fought for these rights, it was traditionally done in a non-violent way. Despite … Continue reading A small breakthrough for a UNCG actress

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daniel wirtheim, Features, Slice of Life

Slice of Life: The story of Black Santa

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Nov 19. 2014 You might have heard about the people who’ve been on the front of records as children, and the record has become a part of their identity. There was that kid chasing a dollar on the front of the Nirvana album, “Nevermind,” who was only a baby then, but lived the rest of his life connected to one … Continue reading Slice of Life: The story of Black Santa

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Features, mary mclean

The Campus MovieFest comes to UNCG

Students had five minutes to create their films. By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Generally, someone trying to give free electronics to college students shouldn’t be trusted, as they are either crazy or running a scam of some kind (trunk perfume anyone?) But the yearly exception to that rule rolled around once again last week; the Campus MovieFest. If you’ve seen people … Continue reading The Campus MovieFest comes to UNCG

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Rudy Francisco performs in North Carolina

By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 Poetry addicts were in for a delightful treat on Nov. 7, 2014 thanks to the Carolina Union Activities Board and UNC Chapel Hill’s spoken word organization, The Wordsmiths. The two groups teamed up and provided the public with a free opportunity to hear the poetic style of the award winning, Rudy Francisco. Students from UNC … Continue reading Rudy Francisco performs in North Carolina

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Features, Rebecca Harrelson

Making clothes gender-neutral

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 12, 2014 Hannah Dickerson, who goes by Avery, is a Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies major at UNCG. She is single handedly breaking the barriers of gender one logo at a time with her up and coming clothing company in Greensboro. The name Deconstruct came from her idea to deconstruct society’s view of how gender should be. “We … Continue reading Making clothes gender-neutral

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Features, mary mclean

An intrepid journey to the polls

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 College voters, like the student population of UNCG, are a key demographic in North Carolina. In a state that is going through revolutionary changes and upheaval in it’s political landscape, the choices of young, even first-time, voters matter more and more. The evidence of this was hard to miss in the months leading up to Election Day. … Continue reading An intrepid journey to the polls

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A tribute to Maya Angelou

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 On Sept.14, 2013 Maya Angelou spoke on UNCG’s campus about her life as a global renaissance woman, and only eight month later, these would be some of the last words documented before her death on May 8, 2014 at the age of 86. The Neo-Black Society’s organization, Writer’s Ink, put together a tribute for Maya this past … Continue reading A tribute to Maya Angelou

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Features, Mary Windsor

First Friday

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 12, 2014 First Friday in Downtown Greensboro is a well-known attraction that hosts local merchants, antique shops and artists from all around North Carolina to showcase their art and talents between the hours of six to nine of the first Friday of every month. This being the first Friday since the time change, the sky was already dark … Continue reading First Friday

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The fall of The Wall: Celebrating 25 years

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Nov.12, 2014 When Vasyl Taras left the Soviet Union to live in Germany, it was as if he his life until then had been a lie. Sturdier metal cars replaced the plastic cars of the Soviet Union. The letter he wrote to his parents in Ukraine became more legible as the roads became smoother. His entire life he … Continue reading The fall of The Wall: Celebrating 25 years

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UNCG Greeks invite children to celebrate Halloween

By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On Hallow’s eve, College Ave was filled with local families and children from the Greensboro community. Campus Activities and Programs sponsored its annual Greeks and Treats, providing the community with a safe alternative for trick-or-treating. Traditionally an event showcasing the Greek organizations of UNCG, this year’s Greeks and Treats welcomed non-Greek student organizations to take … Continue reading UNCG Greeks invite children to celebrate Halloween

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