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UNCG Clarifies Misconceptions About the Academic Integrity Policy

Sydney Thompson Staff Writer UNCG is clearing up widespread Wildfire rumors that websites like Chegg, which provides tutoring and homework solutions, are immediate Academic Integrity Policy violations. Wildfire is a social media app designated for students at UNCG to communicate locally. Its primary purpose is to share information quickly in emergencies and to give warnings about shady situations that could get college students into trouble. … Continue reading UNCG Clarifies Misconceptions About the Academic Integrity Policy

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featured, Features, Human Interest

Rise of Homelessness During Covid-19

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Many people within North Carolina have been receiving stimulus checks and getting vaccinated for Covid-19. However, 14 percent of the state’s population are homeless and it is a wonder to think of the types of health coverage and opportunities being provided to them through shelters and other facilities. Linda Lingle, who was the sixth governor of Hawaii once said, “We have … Continue reading Rise of Homelessness During Covid-19

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Features

The Inauguration Day: A Call For Unity

Hannah Larson Staff Writer Nearly two months ago, a new era of hope was reinstated during the 46th presidential inauguration bridging the divide between people of the nation. Throughout the entirety of the ceremony, there were several moments of empowerment that transpired across the country. As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn into office, they put on the map many notable historic firsts that … Continue reading The Inauguration Day: A Call For Unity

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Students Ask Professors to Reconsider Anti-Cheat Software

Austin Horne News Editor Camera on, room scanned, screen captured and keyboard recorded — students across the country prepared for their first distanced exams last semester. This semester at UNCG, students are hoping these digital exams will be their last. Many students are dreading any time they have to interact with UNCG’s anti-cheat system of choice, Respondus LockDown Browser (RLB). RLB has been lampooned on … Continue reading Students Ask Professors to Reconsider Anti-Cheat Software

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Students Struggle with Boundaries in Online Learning

Sydney Thompson Staff Writer As the spring 2021 semester continues, students are starting to become burdened with more school work and responsibilities in their private lives. While students struggle with this balance every semester, the 24/7 availability of online learning has made this more difficult for students than in previous semesters. According to UNCG’s Covid Dashboard, 45 percent of courses are online and 20 percent … Continue reading Students Struggle with Boundaries in Online Learning

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You’re Not Alone, Find A Mentor

McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer Newsflash: college is hard. There’s no point in sugarcoating this fact. It’s an investment that helps people across the globe figure out their passion and the future they wish to pursue. Naturally, for some, college could end up being difficult to navigate, especially for first-year and transfer students.  For instance, I was once a transfer student, roaming the halls and expansive … Continue reading You’re Not Alone, Find A Mentor

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Kensington, Philadelphia

Kayla Bullock Staff Writer Kensington is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is going through an opioid crisis that no government official seems to care to fix. Kensington is the largest open-air narcotics market for heroin on the East Coast. Some addicts come from all over, while some may never leave “zombie land.”  Kensington, Philadelphia, also known as “zombie land,” is currently going through the … Continue reading Kensington, Philadelphia

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arts and entertainment

Ira Sadoff Gives Poetry Reading: MFA Creative Writing Writer’s Series

Victoria Cox Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 10th, professor, poet, and writer Ida Sadoff gave a reading from his newest collection of poetry Country Living (2021). The long-time professor of Creative Writing at Antioch College, The University of Iowa’s Writers Workshop, and Warren Wilson College read his poems on nature, humanity, and emotional experience with great enthusiasm.  Stuart Dischell, Professor of Poetry at UNC-Greensboro’s MFA Program gave … Continue reading Ira Sadoff Gives Poetry Reading: MFA Creative Writing Writer’s Series

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UNCG Welcomes New OIE Assistant Director, Victoria Walters

Austin Horne News Editor Last month, the Office of Intercultural Engagement completed its search for an Assistant Director to head the Kaleidoscope Peer Educator Program, Spartans in Dialogue, Community Dialogues, House of Privilege and Tunnel of Oppression.  The OIE found Victoria Walters; a book-lover with a penchant for social justice education. Being in a student-facing office, they agreed to an interview where they could introduce … Continue reading UNCG Welcomes New OIE Assistant Director, Victoria Walters

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Opinions

Coronavirus and Response

R.A BrockCopy Editor/ Staff Writer Over the spring break season, the coronavirus has continued to spread and immerse the world in fear and uncertainty. The current number of people that have been infected are just over 120,000, with over 4,000 deaths caused as a result, according to Johns Hopkins. While many are recovering from COVID-19, there still remains an increasing paranoia behind this disease. With … Continue reading Coronavirus and Response

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