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UNC Greensboro receives grant to participate in student success innovation

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer On Tuesday, August 6, The University of North Carolina systems announced that the University of North Carolina Greensboro would be one of six institutions receiving a grant to participate in the student success innovation lab (SSIL). Student success innovation lab is a project put together by the UNC system to improve graduation rates and ensure student success. The grant consists of $200,000 … Continue reading UNC Greensboro receives grant to participate in student success innovation

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NEWS RELEASE: Greensboro Pride Festival to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots

Sarah M. Lansesarah@greensboropride.org GREENSBORO, NC  — The 2019 Greensboro Pride Festival will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Alternative Resources of the Triad, which organizes the festival, will create its own Stonewall Stone Wall to honor the event which served as a catalyst for the modern Gay Rights Movement. The Greensboro Pride Festival, presented by Ralph Lauren, takes place on Sunday, September 15 … Continue reading NEWS RELEASE: Greensboro Pride Festival to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots

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War on Immigrants

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On Thursday, September 5 at 6 p.m., people from the local community gathered at College Park Baptist Church to witness an Immigration Policy Reform Roundtable, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad.  After giving a brief introduction to the history of the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad, co-president Viki White-Lawrence shared the great impact that … Continue reading War on Immigrants

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Dancing Into Wellness

Hannah Larson Staff Writer A few days ago, a TV anchor, Lara Spencer, decided to target Prince George for taking ballet. As a society, people have often ridiculed boys for their interest and desire in this art and that it is a “girl’s” activity.  This is simply not true. Dancing is great for anyone, regardless of what age or how in shape you are. It has … Continue reading Dancing Into Wellness

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Is Vaping Causing an Increase in Lung Disease?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor As technology has advanced, so have the tobacco companies, creating a new kind of product that has taken cigarettes to the next level. The product is known by many different names, ‘e-cigs’, ‘e-hookahs’, ‘mods’, ‘vape pens’, ‘vapes’, ‘tank systems’ and ‘electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)’. Known primarily as E-cigarettes (an electronic cigarette), these devices come in many shapes and sizes with most … Continue reading Is Vaping Causing an Increase in Lung Disease?

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Sustainability from ‘Paris To Pittsburgh’

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On August 29, at 6:30pm, the UNCG Sustainability Film and Discussion Series kicked off their first event with a showing of ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ in the Weatherspoon Art Museum. After the pleasantly surprised host, Sarah Dorsey, greeted the large crowd and offered space for a few announcements, the viewing of ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ began immediately.  The National Geographic documentary centers around … Continue reading Sustainability from ‘Paris To Pittsburgh’

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The Rising Epidemic of Mental Health Issues

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Until recently mental health seemed like a taboo topic. People with mental illnesses were typically seen as unusual and even shameful. Yet lately, mental health has been of growing concern within the U.S. Most people know at least one person that battles with a mental illness, which poses the question; why are they becoming more prevalent in our society?  According to Amjc.com, … Continue reading The Rising Epidemic of Mental Health Issues

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Why is Joining Clubs or Organizations Beneficial for College Students?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor When it comes to the first day of college, it can be hard for freshman or transfer students to meet new people and make new friends. It’s not easy being the new person on campus and it can be a bit overwhelming at first. Even if you have classes with other people, it’s still sometimes hard to make friends by breaking the … Continue reading Why is Joining Clubs or Organizations Beneficial for College Students?

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Financial Security vs. A Materialistic Society

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Everyone wants to live life comfortably, and for Generation Z materialism seems of the utmost importance, right? Wrong.  Yes, it’s true that America is seen as a materialistic society, and many have argued that generation Z has bad money habits, which can be detrimental for the future lifestyles they wish to live. The financial management of each generation has been monitored, … Continue reading Financial Security vs. A Materialistic Society

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Portion Sizes in American versus Other Countries

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor When it comes to going out to eat, here in America we tend to think of a nice juicy burger with many different toppings on it, and a nice large order of crispy fries to go with it. This is partly due to our taste, and partly due to our culture. In the U.S. our servings or quantity of food is much … Continue reading Portion Sizes in American versus Other Countries

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