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Latte Designs, Gluten Free Cookies, and Wi-Fi: First World Problems

Kaetlyn Dembkoski   Staff Writer When you hear the words first world problems, what are the first images or thoughts that you associate with them? Is it the sight of people yelling at helpless employees for a mistake they could not have avoided? Is it a feeling of annoyance when seeing pictures on social media where people have carefully documented their discourteous actions towards circumstances … Continue reading Latte Designs, Gluten Free Cookies, and Wi-Fi: First World Problems

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The Kardashian Plague: the pop culture delusion that never ends

Sarah Swindell  Staff Writer   The Kardashian branding is addictive like Oreo cookies, crack, and pumpkin spice lattes. It seems that we, as an American culture, just cannot get enough of the family. Personally, I have been beyond satiated. They are everywhere I look: my Snapchat, my everyday conversations, even the grocery store checkout. Everywhere I look they seem to pop up, and this writer … Continue reading The Kardashian Plague: the pop culture delusion that never ends

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NBA 2016-17: What to Expect

Andrew James   Staff Writer   It’s October of 2016, and I actually find it easier to take basketball season seriously than I do the election season. The latter may initiate the apocalypse, but it is basketball season that will still be entertaining while we watch from our nuclear warfare safe houses. This season is already a big one—offseason storylines rode the media’s airwaves this … Continue reading NBA 2016-17: What to Expect

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Greensboro Artist Steven Cozart wins Lange-Taylor Prize

Jessica Clifford   Staff Writer   Local Greensboro artist Steven Cozart has been awarded the 24th Lange-Taylor Prize for his illustrations depicting color-ism in the African American community. The prize was established by Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies, and was first awarded in the early 1990s. Entrants consist of single artists, or teams, participating in continuous field work, intertwining images and words. Primarily submissions … Continue reading Greensboro Artist Steven Cozart wins Lange-Taylor Prize

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Inside those who support Donald Trump

Teresa Dale  Staff Writer I think everyone can agree that this election cycle has been anything but conventional. We the people have had to sort through more scandals, more lies, and more biased media reports than ever before. A lot is on the line as the next president will be deciding what happens with Obamacare, electing a new supreme court judge, and leading our country … Continue reading Inside those who support Donald Trump

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The Way of Things: Why the Third Party Vote is a Sad Illusion

Dylan Hull   Staff Writer This is an article I did not want to write.  Like many Americans, I once felt that third party candidates deserve more attention in media and on the campaign trail.  In this reality TV show of an election, third party voices in debates could highlight issues that neither major party candidate has touched on and find a wider audience. However … Continue reading The Way of Things: Why the Third Party Vote is a Sad Illusion

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Student Art League: workshop on monotype printmaking

Emily Moser   Staff Writer Have you ever heard of, made, or seen a monotype print? Maybe you are an expert; maybe you have absolutely no idea what it is; or, maybe you have heard of it, but never made one. Well, wherever you fall on that spectrum, I can guarantee that you have at least seen one, even unknowingly. Before Tuesday, Oct. 11, I fell … Continue reading Student Art League: workshop on monotype printmaking

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President Obama rallies in Greensboro to support Clinton

Zachary Weaver   News Editor President Barack Obama held a rally in Greensboro in support of Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton, speaking on his support for the former secretary of state, his criticism of Candidate Donald Trump, and the progress made in his terms. The rally was held at Greensboro Coliseum sub-venue White Oaks Amphitheater. “I want to begin by thanking everybody in North Carolina … Continue reading President Obama rallies in Greensboro to support Clinton

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Women’s Soccer Weekend Recap

Patrick O’Grady   Staff Writer   Last Friday night, one goal was all that separated the UNCG women’s soccer team from victory on the road at East Tennessee State University. The goal from the Buccaneers of East Tennessee State came early in the match, just nine minutes in. The Blue and Gold held fast against the Buccaneer’s attacks for the remaining time of the game. … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Weekend Recap

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Volleyball Sweeps in Return to Fleming

Bryan Davis   Staff Writer   The UNCG volleyball team played two conference games last week; one at home against the Furman Paladins on Wednesday night, and another on Saturday against the ETSU Buccaneers in Tennessee. The Spartans impressed with a sweep of the Paladins, but then fell short to the Buccaneers in another sweep.   Game 1: UNCG vs. Furman The first game of … Continue reading Volleyball Sweeps in Return to Fleming

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