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Demoted former DEQ chief contradicts department policy in national environmental journal

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The former chief of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and his chief deputy have called for the repeal of a core piece of the state’s Clean Air Act. Donald van der Vaart, who served as the chief of DEQ, and his chief deputy, John Evans, published a seven page opinion piece in “Environmental Law Reporter” in September 2017. The … Continue reading Demoted former DEQ chief contradicts department policy in national environmental journal

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A & E, arts and entertainment, Reviews, Uncategorized

Shakori Hills: A Festival of Music and Comfort

  James Ross Kiefer, Editor-in-Chief After driving through the scenic back roads of North Carolina for nearly an hour, I pulled off to a single lane road that lead to a small farm. Turning onto a dirt path I began to see several colorful signs for tickets and camping, people in tye-dye operating tractors and the sound of bluegrass music cresting over the pasture. I … Continue reading Shakori Hills: A Festival of Music and Comfort

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arts and entertainment, Uncategorized, Visual & Performance

Triad Stage Opens 2017-2018 Season with a Thought-Provoking Bang

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor A new season, an American classic and a Greensboro theater. Sept. 17 kicked off the 2017-2018 season of Triad Stage with the theater’s largest production to date – “South Pacific.” This production is directed by Preston Lane, the founding artistic director of the Triad Stage, and is in partnership with UNCG’s Concert and Lecture Series. “South Pacific” will run … Continue reading Triad Stage Opens 2017-2018 Season with a Thought-Provoking Bang

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SGA Elects New Members and Contributes to Hurricane Relief

Traci Summers Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) of UNCG met on Sept. 19 to discuss new events and plans as well as to complete their weekly rituals such as announcements, amendments, special reports and more. The meeting was held by the executive members: the president, vice president and attorney general. Some very important announcements were made during the assembly, many of which included … Continue reading SGA Elects New Members and Contributes to Hurricane Relief

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BREAKING: Search continues in Brown Summit for armed men behind carjacking

The search for suspects behind a carjacking in Brown Summit continues. Authorities responded to a woman’s call Monday about two men carjacking her vehicle. The men fled on foot into a wooded area after one of the men fired two shots at a law enforcement officer. The uninjured officer returned fire but it is believed that suspects did not sustain any injuries. Helicopters and drones … Continue reading BREAKING: Search continues in Brown Summit for armed men behind carjacking

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Men's Soccer, Sports, Uncategorized, Woman's Soccer

UNCG Soccer Preview

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer UNCG Spartan soccer is in their beginning stages of the season. Last season the women went 7-11-2 and 4-4-1 in Southern Conference play as the men went 11-7-2 and 6-4-0 in SoCon matchups. The men lost six departing seniors after the end of the 2016-2017 season, Logan Rohde (goalkeeper), Ricky Chavez (midfielder), Damien Thomas (midfielder), Rouven Wahlfeldt (midfielder), Quin Lema (midfielder/defender) … Continue reading UNCG Soccer Preview

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Imagine Dragon’s “Evolve” – Album Review

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Imagine Dragons finally released their third studio album, “Evolve,” on June 23, ending their year-long hiatus. 2016 was filled with a few sporadic performances by the group, and several minor songs released on the soundtracks to a few major motion pictures like such as “Me Before You,” “Suicide Squad” and “Passengers.”  Aside from that, Imagine Dragonsdecided to take a step back … Continue reading Imagine Dragon’s “Evolve” – Album Review

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Tax Day Protests

  Zachary Weaver News Editor On Saturday, April 15, demonstrations were held nationwide to demand that President Donald Trump release his tax returns. The protests refer to Trump’s failure to release his tax returns, which would reveal how much he paid in taxes and where he owed money to. Trump promised many times in statements and rallies during the 2016 presidential election that he would … Continue reading Tax Day Protests

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March For Science

  Jayce Shore Staff Writer Marches were held across the nation for the March For Science movement on April 22, which is known as Earth Day. The March For Science is a movement revolving around the celebration of science and the role it plays in the lives of civilians every day. The movement’s mission, according to the March For Science website, revolves around, “robustly funded … Continue reading March For Science

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Greensboro creates map of city’s public art

Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Greensboro is a city that heavily embellishes its community with art decor and other adornments. Colleges, sidewalks, buildings, neighborhoods and even libraries are all profoundly decorated. Greensboro’s City Council members created an interactive map of the city’s art, in order to make it easily accessible for all. Google maps now includes an interactive portion that displays the location of over 160 … Continue reading Greensboro creates map of city’s public art

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