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Greensboro City Council Meeting discusses housing court case, honors staff members

  Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer On Tuesday  September 5, the Greensboro City Council discussed recognition of exceptional members and scrutinized a pending court case on housing.   “The city of Greensboro was the first city in North Carolina to receive the certificate of achievement award in 1975 and we have done so for 41 consecutive years,” Greensboro finance director Rick Lusk stated. “This award … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting discusses housing court case, honors staff members

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SGA puts student interests first

Daniel Bayer  Staff Writer GREENSBORO – UNCG Student Government Association (SGA) President Joseph Graham has a small office in the Elliott University Center, but his position as head of the executive branch of the university’s student government carries big responsibilities.   “In this session, I want to be more of a problem-solving body,” Graham commented about the association’s role in dealing with student concerns, including … Continue reading SGA puts student interests first

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Hurricane Hermine aftermath leaves costly damages in NC

Linda Cheng Staff Writer Hurricane Hermine swept through North Carolina late Friday and early Saturday with light damage.   Bridges were closed in the Outer Banks as the storm’s center moved out of the state, over the Atlantic Ocean.   Two vehicle collisions in Dare County, one of them fatal, prompted authorities to close the U.S. 64 bridge over the Alligator River and Virginia Dare … Continue reading Hurricane Hermine aftermath leaves costly damages in NC

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Mike Pence holds Winston-Salem rally to support Trump

Zachary Weaver   News Editor Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Pence led a campaign rally at Winston-Salem’s Millennium Center on Tuesday, August 30 to speak on his and Trump’s campaign goals. Pence was introduced by Ted Budd, a Republican Congressional candidate for North Carolina’s 13th district. “I appreciate Ted’s introduction,” Pence began, “but the one I prefer is a little shorter. I’m a Christian, a conservative, … Continue reading Mike Pence holds Winston-Salem rally to support Trump

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Faculty Senate discusses peer review program, issues and concerns for new semester

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer On August 31, 2016 the UNCG Faculty Senate kicked off their first semester meeting with discussions of the coming academic year. The meeting opened with a speech from UNCG Chancellor Franklin D Gilliam Jr. Gilliam allotted 15-20 minutes for the senate members to express questions and concerns openly. Questions pertaining to budget and change within the new academic year … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses peer review program, issues and concerns for new semester

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Office of Intercultural Engagement offers opportunities for conversations and dialogue

Ryan Campbell   Staff Writer GREENSBORO- The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) epitomizes The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s (UNCG) commitment to promoting conversations about diversity, inclusivity, cultural and ethnic sensitivity, and community engagement. Located on the Elliott University Center’s ground floor, the OIE is dedicated to helping students maximize production in a diverse, modern day work environment. The OIE achieves its ends by … Continue reading Office of Intercultural Engagement offers opportunities for conversations and dialogue

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Greensboro’s sixth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer The city of Greensboro held its sixth annual Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, September 3 at the Bellemeade Parking Deck, located on 220 N. Greene St. This event honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in New York City. The Greensboro Fire Department continues to host this event annually due to the vast turnout of community members … Continue reading Greensboro’s sixth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

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9/11 Editorial

Taylor Allen   Editor-in-Chief “We will never forget.” This phrase has been emblematic of September 11, 2001 for the past 15 years. It seems to me that as a nation, we have done well to keep that promise. Personally and culturally, 9/11 still has a profound place in our collective memory. Everyone has a story about 9/11, even those of us who were too young … Continue reading 9/11 Editorial

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Rising temperatures highlight UNCG sustainability efforts

  Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer GREENSBORO- There are times when the term “hot” is a good thing: when meals arrive at tables, when an entertainer performs, and when furnaces works in January. But hot is less positive when it comes to global temperatures, which reached a new peak in July, the hottest month in recorded history according to NASA and the National Oceanic and … Continue reading Rising temperatures highlight UNCG sustainability efforts

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Power over matter— hypnosis with Paul Ramsay

Jayda Brunson  Staff Writer To kick off the school year, UNCG invited hypnotist Paul Ramsay to the annual 2016 Rawkin’ Welcome Week on Monday, August 22. Cartoons, movies and childhood stories have led many people to believe that hypnosis is a form of mind control. This understanding of hypnotism is one of the most pervasive myths surrounding mental manipulation. Ramsay’s widely recognized stage show, “Mind … Continue reading Power over matter— hypnosis with Paul Ramsay

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