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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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Greek life Task Force formed at UNCG

Nikki Yopp   Staff Writer During freshman year I went through a sorority recruitment absentmindedly; not sure what to expect. If someone had told me that someday I would have had the chance to help make a difference in the Greek community I probably would have laughed. However, a chance is exactly what Dr. Cheryl Callahan, affectionately known as Cherry, gave to students within the … Continue reading Greek life Task Force formed at UNCG

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HB2 receives injunction on UNC campuses from federal judge

  Zachary Weaver   News Editor On Friday, August 26 a federal judge ruled that HB2 could not be enforced on two UNC students and an employee, as a result of an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)-represented lawsuit. Appointed by then-President George W. Bush in 2008, US Middle District Court Article III Judge Thomas Schroeder’s ruled in favor of a temporary injunction against HB2. The … Continue reading HB2 receives injunction on UNC campuses from federal judge

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UNCG Career Service Center offers new events

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer **The date for the upcoming event has been changed.  GREENSBORO – With the new school year, UNCG students will visit the Career Service Center (CSC) hoping to find part-time employment. The center aims to assist students in finding the most suitable employment position to accommodate their needs. Each year the Career Service Center looks for diverse ways to advance the … Continue reading UNCG Career Service Center offers new events

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Faculty Senate looks to new year

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer GREENSBORO- The UNCG Faculty Senate will continue strengthening the university’s mission and the status of its faculty in 2016, according to Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Anne Wallace. “The Faculty Senate’s primary responsibilities are promoting academic excellence, matters involving curriculum, teaching, classroom policies that affect student welfare and learning,” Wallace stated, “and insuring faculty welfare in areas ranging from credentialing and … Continue reading Faculty Senate looks to new year

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“Higher Learning”: a loaded term

Kaetlyn Dembkoski   Staff Writer Whether you’re a returning upperclassman, a transfer student, or a freshman straight out of the high school doors, a question either has or eventually will arise about the reason for going to college in the first place. In the last few months, I have been mentally preparing for my third return to UNCG. It’s not just to get everything unpacked … Continue reading “Higher Learning”: a loaded term

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Welcoming the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer On August 1, the Campus Staff at UNCG Weekly announced the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness’ official public opening. Located next to UNCG’s Spartan Village on W. Gate City Boulevard, the Kaplan Center acts as a replacement for the old Rec Center, with old features carrying over and new additions. 20,000 square feet of weight and fitness space, … Continue reading Welcoming the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness

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