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UNC System Schools Respond to COVID-19 Scare

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer As the hysteria surrounding the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, spreads around the globe, the UNC system has been closely monitoring the developing situation. On March 10, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) posted a notification to Canvas that all students, staff and faculty should pay close attention to coming announcements, and that the university administration would update the university community … Continue reading UNC System Schools Respond to COVID-19 Scare

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The Science Behind Tattoos

Marisa SloanStaff Writer More than one third of young adults in America have at least one tattoo, according to a report done by the Pew Research Center. There’s no question that tattoos are more popular than ever before (much to the chagrin of mothers everywhere), but has the cultural understanding of tattoos grown along with their popularity?  Ariel Kopelove, a tattoo artist at Rock N’ … Continue reading The Science Behind Tattoos

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UNCG holding TEDx talks in March

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer UNC-Greensboro (UNCG) is holding its annual TEDxUNCG event on Wed., March 18, giving students, faculty and staff the opportunity to speak on ideas that matter to them.  A spinoff of the well-known and ongoing TEDtalks series, TEDx events are locally and independently organized and operated; participants utilize a series of guidelines provided by the TED Conference organization to build each event and … Continue reading UNCG holding TEDx talks in March

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Community Forum on fighting human trafficking to be held in Greensboro

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer “Every Time A Girl Says ‘I Am A Queen,’ She Breaks Chains of Rejection, Defeat and Pain Off Her Life,” is the tagline of a High Point based nonprofit. Alana Allen, founder and executive director of “I Am A Queen” will be hosting a community forum called “What’s Happening to Our Black Girls?”. This presentation will focus on the alarming rate of … Continue reading Community Forum on fighting human trafficking to be held in Greensboro

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Black History Month: UNCG Student Takes Initiative to Educate and Inspire

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Black History Month, celebrated annually in the month of February, is an observance of the many achievements of Black Americans and the essential role that Black Americans have held in history. Historian Carter G. Woodson is credited with bringing the celebration into existence; it began with his creation of ‘Negro History Week,’ which was launched on Feb. 7, 1926.  Since its conception, … Continue reading Black History Month: UNCG Student Takes Initiative to Educate and Inspire

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Greensboro Science Center To Rehabilitate 11 Green Sea Turtles

Marisa SloanStaff Writer‘ On Jan. 27, the Wiseman Aquarium at the Greensboro Science Center took in 11 green sea turtles for rehabilitation. The turtles are part of a large group of cold-stunned turtles—over 150—that washed up on the North Carolina coast following spells of unusually cold weather. Sea turtles are vulnerable to becoming cold-stunned when water temperatures reach below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. According to Sarah … Continue reading Greensboro Science Center To Rehabilitate 11 Green Sea Turtles

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UNCG Student Government Association Meeting in Feb.

Christopher BouzaneStaff Writer On Tues., Feb. 11, the UNC-Greensboro’s (UNCG) Student Government Association (SGA) held their weekly senate meeting in the Elliott University Center’s (EUC) Cone Ballroom A at 7:00 p.m. Presiding over the senate meeting was Student Body Vice President, Austin Moore.  During this meeting, Provost Dunn, Jodi Pettazoni, Amy Harris-Houk and Andrew Hamiliton discussed the new changes to the General Education Requirement. The … Continue reading UNCG Student Government Association Meeting in Feb.

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UNCG Students Involved in Elections and Voting

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer With the North Carolina primaries coming up on March 3 and early voting in full swing, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) students are engaged in the community. Students have been promoting their favorite candidates, supporting the organizations they feel connected to, taking to social media and helping register peers to vote.  In Feb. 2019, UNCG was named a voter-friendly campus by the Campus Vote … Continue reading UNCG Students Involved in Elections and Voting

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Greensboro Public Transportation Celebrates Black History Month

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer February is Black History month and with all the history within Greensboro, North Carolina, the city has decided to participate in the celebration and acknowledge how far African American people have come. The Greensboro Transit Authority has paid their homage by spicing up their daily bus routes by introducing The Heritage Ride.  Since 2017, the uniquely decorated bus, one with unmistakable decals … Continue reading Greensboro Public Transportation Celebrates Black History Month

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Student Government Association Met On Feb. 3

Christopher Bouzane Staff Writer On Feb. 3, 2020, the UNC-Greensboro (UNCG) Student Government Association (SGA) held their weekly senate meeting in the Elliott University Center’s (EUC) Cone Ballroom A at 7:00 p.m. Presiding over the senate meeting was Student Body Vice President, Austin Moore.  Within this meeting, the student senate voted on the appointment of six new senators and three new members of the Student … Continue reading Student Government Association Met On Feb. 3

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