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Diversity committee plans spring events

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer The Diversity Peer Engagement Committee is planning several events this spring to promote diversity, understanding and tolerance on the UNC-Greensboro campus, according to Shara Cotton, a facilitator for the committee. “The purpose of the committee is to increase diversity awareness through different programming on campus,” said Cotton, a graduate assistant with the Office of Intercultural Engagement who works with students … Continue reading Diversity committee plans spring events

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Human Interest, News, Uncategorized

Raleigh celebrates new city arts plan

Jamie Howell     Staff Writer On Feb. 2, the Raleigh City Council passed the Raleigh Arts Plan after years of work to develop the project. According to the city of Raleigh website, work on the project began in July 2014, and the plan is meant to promote the arts and culture in the Raleigh community. According to the City of Raleigh website, in the … Continue reading Raleigh celebrates new city arts plan

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News, Uncategorized, UNCG Students

Planned Parenthood teams up with Advocates Taking Action in “Sex Ed. for All”

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Advocates Taking Action, a new UNC-Greensboro student-led organization, received a grant from Planned Parenthood in order to inform college-aged students about safe sex and health care. The sex education forum was the organization’s first event. Tia Jarrell, a junior and the Vice President of Advocates Taking Action, told attendees that the the group was created as a way for students … Continue reading Planned Parenthood teams up with Advocates Taking Action in “Sex Ed. for All”

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Dr. Sarah Lischer gives lecture on global migration

Jamie Howell    Staff Writer On Wednesday, Feb. 3,  Dr. Sarah Lischer gave a lecture at UNC-Greensboro titled “Overwhelmed: The Causes and Consequences of the Global Migration Crisis.” Dr. Lischer is an associate professor in the department of Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University, and her lecture focused on refugee crises in the Middle East. According to Dr. Lischer, the United Nations’ figures … Continue reading Dr. Sarah Lischer gives lecture on global migration

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Apps you need for your phone

Spencer Schneier Technology Editor Now is one of the best times ever to be a user of technology. With app stores and hordes of developers trying to make the best app for your smartphone, it is remarkable the volume of high quality apps that exist. It can also be overwhelming, however, and that is why this article will outline a few apps that every user … Continue reading Apps you need for your phone

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The Modern Relationship:

The Romance of Tinder Tarlon Khoubyari       Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is slowly approaching. Aisles of stores and pharmacies are burgeoning with pink, hearts, chocolate and teddy bears. While some roll their eyes to this holiday and only look forward to the sale on chocolate the next day, others begin planning their Valentine’s Day plans. Our culture paints Valentine’s as a day for … Continue reading The Modern Relationship:

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Behind every College Republican is a Democrat

Zachary Weaver      Staff Writer Campaign season is a turbulent time of year, with both Democrats and Republicans vying to woo voters for their respective parties. This can take some abrasive forms, with groups utilizing tactics that not everyone agrees with or supports. That was the case over the last few weeks, when a flier distributed by the UNCG College Republicans stirred up considerable … Continue reading Behind every College Republican is a Democrat

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Glenwood residents apprehensive over university expansion

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Residents of the Glenwood neighborhood are increasingly troubled over the expansion plans of UNC-Greensboro, as the Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association (GGNA) has called for mediation with the university to solve disagreements over the new Spartan Village II development and other issues. “It feels like we’re an afterthought in this new development,” Glenwood resident Scott Trent said. “I live right on … Continue reading Glenwood residents apprehensive over university expansion

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News, Uncategorized, UNCG Faculty & Staff, UNCG Students

Faculty Senate has first meeting of new semester

Zachary Weaver     Staff Writer UNCG’s Faculty Senate met last Wednesday to discuss a miscellany of topics including the Provost-Faculty-Fellow Program, the Public Access Policy and an Ombuds Office, among others. The meeting opened with remarks from Chancellor Gilliam and Provost Dunn. Gilliam noted that this autumn will mark the 25-year-anniversary of the Faculty Senate. He also stated that his intention in appearing at … Continue reading Faculty Senate has first meeting of new semester

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Reece Jones discusses “The Violence of Borders”

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Last Friday, Feb. 5, Professor Reece Jones, Associate Professor at University of Hawaii at Manoa, spoke at the Spring Colloquium in the Elliot University Center Maple Room. Jones talked about his research and upcoming book, “The Violence of Borders.” He focused on the U.S.-Mexico border, explaining the reason for it and how it could negatively affect international relations. The geography … Continue reading Reece Jones discusses “The Violence of Borders”

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