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Race, Racism and Race Relations in America with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Meagan BessStaff Writer Spartans, faculty and the community came together on Monday, March 18 for an evening discussion with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. Dyson is a sociology professor at Georgetown University, a New York Times contributing Opinion writer, and he is currently a contributing editor of The New Republic and of ESPN’s The Undefeated website. The crowd was excited to see Dyson in person, gathering … Continue reading Race, Racism and Race Relations in America with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

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George Singleton at Scuppernong

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On March 14 at 7 p.m., a single podium stood front and center, surrounded by rows of chairs neatly lined up in a dimly lit room in the back of Scuppernong Books. Appropriate for the upcoming event, the shelves were filled with an endless array of everything from novels to biographies to stationary, all of which supplied the backdrop for the … Continue reading George Singleton at Scuppernong

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A Rulebook on Spartan Self-Care

Meagan BessStaff Writer With a library that remains open until the early morning hours, UNCG college students are always on a mission for greatness. Alongside planners filled with assignments and upcoming meetings, students need to make self care essential. There are several components, resources and opportunities that UNCG students might occasionally overlook on campus or just need a refresher of. The following are great ways … Continue reading A Rulebook on Spartan Self-Care

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Intercultural Lecture Series: Woman Trapped – Alison Grillo

Janelle CrubaughStaff Writer On Friday, March 15,  Alison Grillo, a transgender comedian, graced the stage of the UNCG auditorium and performed a knee-slapping comedy performance. Grillo was actually the very first transgender comedian to appear on the NBC reality TV show “Last Comic Standing.” Her program kick-started with jokes of her experiences as a transgender comedian, some of which occurred at comedy clubs, and others … Continue reading Intercultural Lecture Series: Woman Trapped – Alison Grillo

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North Carolina’s Success with Solar Energy

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor As of last year, Charlotte, North Carolina has been placed in second in the U.S. for producing solar-energy. Solar power or energy itself is the power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun’s rays. Solar energy is also the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available. Not only that, but the U.S. has some of the best solar resources in … Continue reading North Carolina’s Success with Solar Energy

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The Issue of Student Debt

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Oftentimes, it can feel as if your education is bringing you a life raft and drowning you with debt all at the same time. Unfortunately, this floundering seems to be the norm, with nearly 71 percent of college students graduating with loan debt that we unfortunately have to pay back. This often leaves students with a dilemma: is it better to … Continue reading The Issue of Student Debt

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HERstory: Ida B. Wells

Meagan BessStaff Writer Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was born on July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Wells was one of eight children born to James and Elizabeth Wells. Her father, James Wells, went with his father to Holy Springs at eighteen to develop skills he used as a carpenter’s apprentice. Her mother, Elizabeth Wells, was one of ten children born on a plantation in Virginia. … Continue reading HERstory: Ida B. Wells

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The UNCG Sinfonia

Ashley AllenStaff Writer The UNCG symphonic group, Sinfonia, performed a professional and elegant display of talent on Feb. 26. In the School of Music Recital Hall, the group performed pieces such as Antonia Vivaldi’s, “Il Teuzzone’ Sinfonia, RV 736,” and Howard Hanson’s Rhythmic Variations on Two Ancient Hymns. Sinfonia is a strings performance group comprised of both music majors and non-music majors. The group is … Continue reading The UNCG Sinfonia

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Healthy Does It…

Megan PociaskStaff Writer With the increasing awareness of the necessity of overall health among college students, more and more roads to receiving that help are becoming available. However, though these resources are prevalent on many campuses such as our own, it is unclear if students are using those resources to their advantage. The UNC-Greensboro Counseling Center has a large professional staff that are ready to … Continue reading Healthy Does It…

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An Evening with the Queens

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer On Saturday, Feb. 23, UNCG presented its third annual drag show in the Cone Ballroom of the Elliott University Center. Queens were brought directly from students’ TVs to the campus, as contestants from Rupaul’s drag race sashayed, danced and worked the runway. They gave life to the many students in attendance. Guest host Miss Kitty Litter kept the crowd laughing with … Continue reading An Evening with the Queens

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