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Greensboro talks feeling the Bern

Catie Byrne Features Editor A roaring crowd of over 9,100 people overflowed the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Sunday to attend Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders’ rally. In scouring the waves of Bernie supporters lined up to be seated inside the rally, consistent themes among attendees were apparent. A sample of about 50 people said that they felt as though they could trust Bernie Sanders. They believed … Continue reading Greensboro talks feeling the Bern

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BRAVE aims to prevent sexual abuse

Molly Ashline   Staff Writer Since the fall semester at UNCG began in late August, three rapes and multiple incidents involving sexual assault have been reported to campus police. Campus police are required by the Cleary Act to inform students of sex crimes on campus in an effort to keep the student population informed and safe. That fact is disturbing not only in that those … Continue reading BRAVE aims to prevent sexual abuse

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Fourteen years later: The dust is still here

Catie Byrne Features Editor Upon reflection of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attack 14 years ago, it is difficult to divorce the nature of this national tragedy from the lingering memories of physical wreckage and devastating imagery of death and injury. One of these stark pictures captivated America. The image of a woman, frozen in time, petrified and entirely covered in dust after one … Continue reading Fourteen years later: The dust is still here

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Experiencing acupuncture

Shaquille Blackstock        Staff Writer The Eastern tradition of acupuncture is centuries old, and luckily has found its way to our Student Health Center. Allison Scott, the acupuncture provider, with a Masters in Acupuncture from the University of Bridgeport, provided background information on the practice before beginning the acupuncture appointment. “The practice of acupuncture centers on the opposing forces of Yin and Yang, … Continue reading Experiencing acupuncture

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An exchange experience

Emnit Bierga   Staff Writer When entering college, it is likely that one will meet a myriad of people from all over North Carolina and even the United States. However, most people don’t notice that UNC-Greensboro also has a diverse group of students that have come to the university through the foreign exchange program. Starting a new school year is an already exciting yet scary … Continue reading An exchange experience

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Revisiting Katrina

Shaquille Blackstock        Staff Writer Back in 2005, the city of New Orleans witnessed one of the worst catastrophes of the 21st century. According to the National Hurricane Center, well over 1,200 people died as a result of the storm, which caused 80 percent of the city to be flooded. It has been 10 years since the levee system failed, causing the city … Continue reading Revisiting Katrina

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Five apps revolutionizing the UNCG experience

Molly Ashline   Staff Writer There have been countless reports in the media about how much time millennials spend on their phones. The following list is an attempt to make the average UNC-Greensboro student spend even more time on their phone, because smartphones are actually beneficial and not detrimental technologies. There are countless apps that can make navigating college easier; here are five: LiveSafe. UNCG … Continue reading Five apps revolutionizing the UNCG experience

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The first week: A freshman’s rite of passage

Emnit Bierga  Staff Writer Can you remember how afraid you were to be a freshman in college? Every year, students start college with their own preconceived ideas about what college should be like for them. So, what better way to understand how the new incoming freshmen at UNCG are feeling than to interview a couple of them? The first interview was with a young man … Continue reading The first week: A freshman’s rite of passage

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Whodat at Doodad does musak

Molly Ashline   Staff Writer All manner of Greensboro folks and those from surrounding areas gathered Saturday, Aug. 15, for the Whodat Festival at the Driver family’s Doodad farm to enjoy local music and buy local wares. Musicians, artists, students, hippies, young families, vendors and other varieties of Triad people gathered to listen to everything from punk tunes to folksy grooves. Attendants were welcome to … Continue reading Whodat at Doodad does musak

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