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Faculty Senate discusses peer review program, issues and concerns for new semester

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer On August 31, 2016 the UNCG Faculty Senate kicked off their first semester meeting with discussions of the coming academic year. The meeting opened with a speech from UNCG Chancellor Franklin D Gilliam Jr. Gilliam allotted 15-20 minutes for the senate members to express questions and concerns openly. Questions pertaining to budget and change within the new academic year … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses peer review program, issues and concerns for new semester

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Islamophobia post 9/11: an interview with Lena Ragab

Catie Byrnes   Features Editor September 11, 2016, marks the 15-year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. As this country comes together to mourn and remember those lost in the tragedy that is 9/11, it is important to note that certain people in this country have a uniquely painful experience with this day. These people are Muslim Americans, many … Continue reading Islamophobia post 9/11: an interview with Lena Ragab

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Office of Intercultural Engagement offers opportunities for conversations and dialogue

Ryan Campbell   Staff Writer GREENSBORO- The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) epitomizes The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s (UNCG) commitment to promoting conversations about diversity, inclusivity, cultural and ethnic sensitivity, and community engagement. Located on the Elliott University Center’s ground floor, the OIE is dedicated to helping students maximize production in a diverse, modern day work environment. The OIE achieves its ends by … Continue reading Office of Intercultural Engagement offers opportunities for conversations and dialogue

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Greensboro’s sixth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer The city of Greensboro held its sixth annual Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, September 3 at the Bellemeade Parking Deck, located on 220 N. Greene St. This event honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in New York City. The Greensboro Fire Department continues to host this event annually due to the vast turnout of community members … Continue reading Greensboro’s sixth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

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Editorials, News, Opinions, Uncategorized

9/11 Editorial

Taylor Allen   Editor-in-Chief “We will never forget.” This phrase has been emblematic of September 11, 2001 for the past 15 years. It seems to me that as a nation, we have done well to keep that promise. Personally and culturally, 9/11 still has a profound place in our collective memory. Everyone has a story about 9/11, even those of us who were too young … Continue reading 9/11 Editorial

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Football has arrived at UNCG

Jaives Lundy   Staff Writer This fall, a 125 year tradition comes to an end here on the UNCG campus with the inaugural season of the Spartans club football team. Led by Head Coach Michael Vadini, the Spartan football team has made significant strides since its inception last spring, including a double overtime win against Longwood University last semester. Despite the short amount of time … Continue reading Football has arrived at UNCG

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For the love of Jah

Jared Lawrence   Staff Writer The reggae genre has some great representation at the upcoming National Folk Festival, among them is Clinton Fearon. Fearon is an artist and pioneer of reggae music, legendary within his field. Listeners can hear his soul vividly in his art, which he really turns into something more than music alone. Each song weaves a tapestry of what it means to … Continue reading For the love of Jah

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15 years later, atmosphere of anxiety remains

Ailey O’Toole   Staff Writer Being only 6 years old on September 11, 2001, my memories of what happened that day are foggy. There is one thing that sticks out in my mind, one thing that I will never be able to forget: fear. The emotion ran rampant through everyone around me: my parents, teachers, neighbors and me. Knowing that there were people in the … Continue reading 15 years later, atmosphere of anxiety remains

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Narcissism rampant in the American international persona

Dylan Hull   Staff Writer In the post 9/11 world, American and Middle Eastern governments do not share brotherly relations.  Entitled, ignorant, ill-mannered and narcissistic are words of choice when describing the Americans. Meanwhile many Americans consider the Middle East backward, fundamentalist, anti-Zionist, and anti-American.  Both frames depict a narrative of animosity and ignorance that continues to simmer rather than cool.  These perceptions are rooted … Continue reading Narcissism rampant in the American international persona

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Creating a vibrant campus economy

Andrew Oliver   Staff Writer The availability and quality of student employment on campus is an issue of contention among students and staff. While it’s good that UNCG offers jobs to students, they are too often limited to students with work study and dispense wages barely higher than the minimum. This is bad for students and the university. Due to increasing budget cuts, work study … Continue reading Creating a vibrant campus economy

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