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A Poetry Reading with GennaRose Nethercott and Travis Smith

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 25, at Scuppernong Books, GennaRose Nethercott, author of “The Lumberjack’s Dove” and “A Ghost of Water” came out to read a little poetry during these cold, Autumn nights. Along with Nethercott was Travis Smith, a graduate from Chapel Hill and author of “Zodiac B,” which is a chapbook in cards, as well as various other poems that have … Continue reading A Poetry Reading with GennaRose Nethercott and Travis Smith

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‘Hidden Voices’ None of the Above: Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline

Lauren Summers Features Editor Walking into the room, you see two rows of colorfully-decorated desks facing a teacher’s desk and a whiteboard. The walls are covered in photographs of teachers and students. A seemingly-typical classroom set up in a school. However, upon further inspection of entering the room, a much darker sentiment is revealed. All around you is the configuration of one of the United … Continue reading ‘Hidden Voices’ None of the Above: Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline

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A Description of the New Amendments for the North Carolina Constitution

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief With early voting already beginning in the state of North Carolina, voting has already begun on the six new amendments being proposed this year by the state government. Below is a list of which amendments you will be voting on this November, and the criticism that those amendments have faced thus far.   Hunting and fishing amendment: This amendment states that it … Continue reading A Description of the New Amendments for the North Carolina Constitution

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The Objectification of Women Today

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer In Hollywood and in media today, women are often times hypersexualized. In 2018, women like Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and countless others have all been objectified by the media. These women are well known in the U.S. today and their objectification can have a powerful influence on young girls and women in society. The objectification … Continue reading The Objectification of Women Today

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Opportunities to See the World with UNCG’s IPC

Meagan Bess Staff Writer College is about putting one’s full potential into a major, so why not spend some time taking courses for a semester or two overseas? UNCG offers numerous opportunities to study abroad. Not only does UNCG’s International Programs Center (IPC) orchestrate studying abroad, but our college’s departments- such as Bryan School of Business and Economics, Psychology, and Communication Sciences and Disorders- promote … Continue reading Opportunities to See the World with UNCG’s IPC

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Physical Wellness for a Better You

Meagan Bess Staff Writer College students across the globe have quite a few responsibilities. Some have to maintain not only four to six courses, but a full-time or part-time job, as well as involvement in student organizations. Stress comes in many forms with demands and deadlines. One place to be relieved of worries is time at the gym. To maintain a healthy way of living, … Continue reading Physical Wellness for a Better You

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Life After Education, An Allegory: Uncertainty and What To Do

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer A child is born in the United States every 8 seconds. There is one immigrant that arrives in the United States every 29 seconds. Both the child and the immigrant will go through various experiences in life within the confines of our society, with all its perfect imperfections. Both the child and the immigrant will grow up in this country, on … Continue reading Life After Education, An Allegory: Uncertainty and What To Do

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First Draft: Greensboro Bound Literary Festival

Sydney Allison Staff Writer On the first Friday night of October, a group of writers, readers and other community members showed up at Scuppernong Books for First Draft, a “curated open mic,” which is a part of the Greensboro Bound Literary Festival. First Draft is an event where writers can read first drafts of work they are currently creating. It can range from poetry to … Continue reading First Draft: Greensboro Bound Literary Festival

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Green Drinks: Prioritizing Environmental and Ecological Justice in Greensboro

Taylor Jones-Curtis Staff Writer “Close your eyes and imagine the environment you grew up in, hear the sounds, smell the aromas, really feel what it was like,” prompted Kathe Latham to the Sierra Club Ready for 100. Many people began with tales of running, hiking and climbing trees, but UNCG Alum Martrez Gay spun a tale of wide-open, litter-free fields and crisp, breathable air a … Continue reading Green Drinks: Prioritizing Environmental and Ecological Justice in Greensboro

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