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A Night of Beethoven with Dr. Andrew Willis

Emily Cramton   Staff Writer This past Wednesday night, piano faculty member Andrew Willis presented an all-Beethoven recital. There are countless recitals every semester in the music building, but recitals from faculty members are a special treat. Dr. Willis has been a Professor of Music at UNCG for many years, and he teaches performance on not just piano but many keyboard instruments, including harpsichord and … Continue reading A Night of Beethoven with Dr. Andrew Willis

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This Week in Art History

10/27 – 1947 “You Bet Your Life”, with Groucho Marx, premiers on ABC radio 10/28 – 1893 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky conducts the premiere of “Symphony Pathetique” 10/29 – 1947 Art forger Han van Meegeren tried for fraud in Amsterdam 10/30 – 1873 Debut of PT Barnum’s “Greatest Show on Earth” 10/31 – 1906 George Bernard Shaw’s “Caesar & Cleopatra” premieres in New York 11/01 – … Continue reading This Week in Art History

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Opinions, Uncategorized

The NFL and breast cancer: is it really to be applauded?

Sarah Swindell   Opinions Editor The month of October is always a time of change. It is the first official month of fall, bringing crunching leaves and changing colors. It is when the National Football League moves into full swing, moving out of divisional games into more conference match ups. When a home team takes on another in this iconic American sport, sports organizations do … Continue reading The NFL and breast cancer: is it really to be applauded?

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LGBT: the question of community

Catie Byrne   Features Editor Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, these are the words which make up the acronym, LGBT. Most people are familiar with this acronym, most people know what each letter stands for and most people refer to these collective identities as a community. But, I want to challenge this notion of community. When one thinks of a community, a neighborhood, or specifically … Continue reading LGBT: the question of community

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The damaging effects of leveraging the self in identity politics

Harrison Phipps Opinions Editor   I sit in the middle of a coffee shop, alone, eavesdropping on conversations. It’s what I do on occasion, and sometimes it helps me realize simultaneously the hope and the despair for this world and our nation. The practice may be considered rude, but when you open your mouth, you intend to be heard. Who hears you is out of … Continue reading The damaging effects of leveraging the self in identity politics

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Does incumbency create political stagnation?

Antonio Rivera  Staff Writer Since the 2014 elections, the United States of America has been in a political gridlock. We now have a majority Republican congress and (as we all know) President Barack Obama is part of the Democratic party.  Due to this current state of our federal government, the current national leadership has not been able to achieve many of their goals they set … Continue reading Does incumbency create political stagnation?

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The Problem with Pumpkin Spice

  Andrew Oliver    Staff Writer As if there is nothing more pressing going on, this autumn you are likely to hear many complaining about Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte for no good reason, other than the fact that others seem to enjoy it so very much. However, much to the the chagrin of those who do enjoy this drink’s nostalgic, spicy flavor, there are some … Continue reading The Problem with Pumpkin Spice

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Donald Trump rallies in Greensboro, discusses plans and controversies

Zachary Weaver   News Editor Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Greensboro on Friday, October 14, discussing foreign policy, his economic plans, Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton, and his sexual assault allegations. The rally was held at the White Oaks Amphitheater, the same venue President Obama spoke at on October 11. Trump began by offering condolences for Hurricane Matthew’s destruction in North … Continue reading Donald Trump rallies in Greensboro, discusses plans and controversies

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2016 Vice Presidential Debate

  Jack Payton   Staff Writer   The first and only vice-presidential debate 2016 was held on October 4 at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and was hosted by Elaine Quijano. The night was marked by Senator Tim Kaine (D)’s interruptive attacks on Donald Trump and Governor Mike Pence (R)’s taciturn counters. The two candidates were posed the first question: what qualifications did they have, … Continue reading 2016 Vice Presidential Debate

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City Council Meets to discuss resolutions

Linda Cheng   Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday, October 4 to discuss resolutions on community planning and organizational recognition A moment of silence was held for Mandy Ward, a lead advocate of the Greensboro Child Response Initiative, which helped more than 10,000 impoverished children and families. Ward leaves in her absence a baby girl, and many other friends and family.   … Continue reading City Council Meets to discuss resolutions

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