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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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France’s Hope for “Our Lady of Paris”

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Everyone remembers the Disney classic, ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Taking place in medieval Paris, France, the story centers around a deformed bellringer named; Quasimodo who lives in Notre Dame Cathedral. For almost everyone, this childhood film exposed audiences to the famous and most noteworthy Cathedral in Paris. So when news broke on Monday April 15, that Paris’s most famous church; the … Continue reading France’s Hope for “Our Lady of Paris”

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Greensboro’s street art is paying off

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Not long ago, downtown Greensboro had culturally flatlined. The nighttime streets were empty save for lawyers and accountants with their faces in their phones. Bland, brown brick apartments and dystopian-gray high-rises dominated the downtown landscape. Then Jeff Beck started No Blank Walls, a community-driven initiative that brought street art to Greensboro. Those stunning murals of blue-eyed children, fallen rappers and blooming flowers … Continue reading Greensboro’s street art is paying off

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Suns Out, Funs Out at UNCG’s 10th annual Spartapalooza

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer On Saturday, April 27, UNCG’s Activities and Campus Events (ACE) hosted the 10th annual Spartapalooza. The event is a carnival held in Jefferson suites parking lot featuring many rides, prizes and seemingly endless fun for students to enjoy just before finals week. Spartapalooza is comprised of various carnival games, free caricature drawings, rides and much more. Students are able to use tickets … Continue reading Suns Out, Funs Out at UNCG’s 10th annual Spartapalooza

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Red Sand Project in Downtown Greensboro: Helping Raise Awareness Against Human Trafficking

Janelle CrubaughStaff Writer Picture this. You have just finished a job interview downtown Greensboro. You got the job. You’ve got a skip in your step as you find a nice spot in the sun to grab a bite to eat. Upon your path, you come across an all-female group of college students and their professor, pouring red sand on the sidewalk. Here you have two … Continue reading Red Sand Project in Downtown Greensboro: Helping Raise Awareness Against Human Trafficking

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Jason Reynolds Comes to Greensboro

Megan PociaskStaff Writer On Wednesday, April 23, Scuppernong Books hosted New York Times best selling author, Jason Reynolds at the Union Square Auditorium to speak with the community about the books he has written, as well as the life behind them. Reynolds is not only known for his excellent writing, but the way in which he writes – how he provides a space that opens … Continue reading Jason Reynolds Comes to Greensboro

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Spartan Senior Farewell: A Thank You to the Carolinian

Meagan BessStaff Writer 2017 was the year I began my first of two years in UNCG’s Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor’s program, though my journey as a Spartan goes back to 2015. Although I have grown to love the profession I have majored in, that year I found my way back to my childhood passion of writing, specifically poetry. To balance the stress of coursework, … Continue reading Spartan Senior Farewell: A Thank You to the Carolinian

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DIY Sensory Space Jars

Ashley AllenStaff Writer As students enter the last two weeks of classes, it is common to feel overwhelmed with assignments and upcoming finals. UNCG’s Campus Activities and Programs (CAP), an organization run by students, is aware of the stress that their fellow classmates are feeling. Throughout the month of April, CAP has been working hard to ease the tension of the last month of school. … Continue reading DIY Sensory Space Jars

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