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Ava’s Cupcakes Opens a Third Bakery

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Friday, September 27, Ava’s Cupcakes presented it’s grand opening of their third bakery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Ava’s Cupcakes, bakes and sells scratch-made desserts, though they are more specifically known for their cupcakes. The first bakery opened in New Jersey in 2011, and since then has gained fame for their delicious – yet complex – cupcake flavors.  Known for her pastry … Continue reading Ava’s Cupcakes Opens a Third Bakery

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Multiculturalism: Whether Diversity is a Hit or Miss on College Campuses

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer One of the most exciting things about coming to a college campus, is often the diversity of people you can meet there.  College students range from all races, ethnicities, backgrounds and ages, allowing many students a real chance to learn from people who are so different from themselves.. The people around you have much to offer and once you graduate you’ve … Continue reading Multiculturalism: Whether Diversity is a Hit or Miss on College Campuses

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Is ‘Superbug’ Bacteria a Growing Epidemic?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor The first appearance of antibiotics was in the form of penicillin in 1928,  and was a massive breakthrough that led to the advancement in the medical world today, for treatments and cures of different bacterial diseases. The use of modern medicine all started with the discovery of synthetic antibiotics derived from dyes. Although antibiotics are used for treatment and prevention, they are … Continue reading Is ‘Superbug’ Bacteria a Growing Epidemic?

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Fighting Stress

Hannah LarsonStaff Writer Stress is inescapable, especially in college. You’re on your own in a new environment. It’s overwhelming at times. However, it’s important to understand what effects are endured by the body and brain by learning the science behind it and ways to relieve it.  What is stress?  Stress is a naturally occurring response caused by change either physically, mentally or emotionally. This is also … Continue reading Fighting Stress

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Poet Marly Youmans Presents at Scuppernong

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On the 17th of September, at 7pm readers eagerly awaited the arrival of talented poet, Marly Youmans. The crowd gathered round to hear Youmans present her latest collection of poems, The Book of The Red King, at Scuppernong Books, and with poems holding such depth and beauty, the audience was not to be disappointed.  Novelist and poet Marly Youmans, is a graduate … Continue reading Poet Marly Youmans Presents at Scuppernong

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Have Dating Apps Changed the Field of Dating

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Ever since the invention of Tinder in 2010, it has changed the playing field of dating all together. Instead of typically meeting someone through a more intimate social setting, this generation’s norm is meeting people online, or in this case, over social media apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Coffee Meets Bagel, Happn or for more specific apps that are designed for smaller … Continue reading Have Dating Apps Changed the Field of Dating

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Photojournalist Martin Tucker Comes Back to Greensboro

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On Thursday, September 12 at 7 pm, Scuppernong Books hosted photojournalist, Martin Tucker, to speak about his latest publication, ‘Vietnam Photographs from North Carolina Veterans.’  After an introduction of Martin Tucker as an, “award winning, Los Angeles Times photojournalist, with over 20 years of experience [during which] his photos have appeared in major publications, including The LA Times, The Washington Post, ‘US … Continue reading Photojournalist Martin Tucker Comes Back to Greensboro

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Effects of Screen Time on Kids

MaryKent WolffNews Editor In a time in which technology is deeply ingrained into daily life, it can be difficult to remember to set boundaries. For most people with access to modern-day technology, significant portions of each day are spent on phones, tablets or computers, or watching television. There are always emails to check, Snapchats to respond to, tweets and Instagrams posts to like, new series … Continue reading Effects of Screen Time on Kids

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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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