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13th Annual Threads Fashion Show Went Swimmingly

Isabel Bozymski Staff Writer  The 13th annual UNCG Fashion Show, titled “Under the Seam,” put on by Threads, a student organization in the Consumer Apparel Retail Studies department, was a success. “Under the Seam” took place on April 7 at the Greensboro Marriott Hotel in downtown. The extravagant designs and elegant models were most certainly a sight to see. The student organization was created in … Continue reading 13th Annual Threads Fashion Show Went Swimmingly

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Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open at UNCG Auditorium

Annalee Glatus  Staff Writer  This coming weekend sees the opening of “The Magic Flute,” premiered by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. “The Magic Flute” is an opera written in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart that explores themes of good and evil. This opera allows us to believe that good and love will always prevail over evil. In the opera, the Queen of the … Continue reading Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open at UNCG Auditorium

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Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’

Jessica Clifford A&E Editor This May will bring more than flowers in Greensboro. This month will welcome the release of “Cloud Diary,” the debut novel by writer and co-owner of Scuppernong Books – Steve Mitchell. Though “Cloud Diary” is Mitchell’s first novel, he has previously published a book of short stories, titled “The Naming of Ghosts,” in 2012. His other previous works appear in many … Continue reading Co-owner of Scuppernong Books to Release Debut Novel, ‘Cloud Diary’

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Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

Caroline Galdi Staff Writer  [Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual abuse.] In the past few months, Hollywood has seen an uprising in the voices of sexual assault victims who have fallen prey to its most powerful men. Among the latest of the women coming forth is J. K. Stein, who has released a memoir anonymously detailing her experience with a man only named as … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

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UNCG Women’s Golf: An interview with Natalia Asensio

Douglas Burns Staff Writer  Natalia Asensio is one of seven outstanding student-athletes on the UNCG women’s golf team. Hailing originally from Madrid, Spain, Natalia first came to the USA to play golf when she was fifteen-years-old. Playing for Ravenwood High School in Tennessee for a season, she finished first in the regional and district and went on to qualify for the state championships.   At … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Golf: An interview with Natalia Asensio

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Did You Know?

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer  Greensboro has a professional football team! The Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL) kicked off their inaugural season on April 7 with a 41-38 loss to the Jacksonville Sharks in the Greensboro Coliseum. They’re having UNCG Night this Saturday. This is the third arena football team that Greensboro has hosted, having previously been home to the Greensboro Prowlers from … Continue reading Did You Know?

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An Amazing Month for Stephanie Bryden and UNCG Softball

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Well, chances are that your last month, no matter how prosperous it has been, has not come close to the last month of UNCG’s softball team. The women have only suffered one loss in the past month, and currently, own a 32-8 record on the season. It is because of this mark that the team finds themselves ranked number 40 in … Continue reading An Amazing Month for Stephanie Bryden and UNCG Softball

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NBA Postseason Predictions from the Sports Staff

Andrew: I have Golden State winning it all over Cleveland. If they are able to survive their first-round matchup with Steph Curry injured, the Warriors have to be the favorites once he returns. Golden State is in the midst of a dynasty and when firing on all cylinders, are as close to unbeatable as we have ever seen in any sport, period. Cleveland will cruise … Continue reading NBA Postseason Predictions from the Sports Staff

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The Number One Spartans: A History of UNCG and the Polls

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer  In light of UNCG’s successes on the basketball court this season, it seemed like an interesting concept to look at all of the great UNCG teams that represented the University and flirted with national relevance. The basketball team would have undoubtedly flirted with a top 25 ranking had they been able to hold on and upset Gonzaga in the Round of … Continue reading The Number One Spartans: A History of UNCG and the Polls

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NC Sports Beat

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer  After being the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats/Charlotte Hornets franchise for five seasons, Steve Clifford was relieved of his duty on Friday after the Hornets failed to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Newly crowned GM and President of Basketball Operations Mitch Kupchak is cleaning house, removing almost all of the coaching and training staff from their positions. … Continue reading NC Sports Beat

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