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Shawn Copeland: A Performance For The World

Hannah Hall Staff Writer On Thursday, January 30th clarinet player Shawn Copeland returned to his alma mater and performed at the UNCG School of Music’s Tew Recital Hall. The two hour long performance was filled with a myriad of different musical pieces. From original pieces inspired by events that were impactful to his personal life to classic Bernstein pieces, the performance told a story of hope in a world that … Continue reading Shawn Copeland: A Performance For The World

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Study Abroad Preparedness

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is home to the international programs center that has several study abroad advisors to help guide students through the study abroad process, so they never feel alone or too confused.  First, students should visit  UNCG’s study abroad site, which offers a list of programs for your major. These programs have been curated to help students … Continue reading Study Abroad Preparedness

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UNCG Students and Staff Donate Blood

Sydney ThompsonStaff Writer On Wednesday, January 29, the Cone Ballroom of the Elliot University Center was set aside for the American Heart Association. Students and staff were encouraged to participate in the event and donate blood.  “Donating blood is always a great way [to help],” said Ashley Wiley, a student volunteer at the event. “Especially because some people don’t realize that you don’t just save … Continue reading UNCG Students and Staff Donate Blood

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Man Charged in UNCG ‘Sextortion’ Case

Alicia ConnellyStaff Writer Students at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) are speaking out about a recent “sextortion” case. More than 40 victims in three states, including five students from UNCG, have already come forward alleging that they were tricked into having compromising photos taken of themselves and were later blackmailed with the same images. Kevin Kerney, 32 years old, was arrested last … Continue reading Man Charged in UNCG ‘Sextortion’ Case

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Express Yourself Through the Arts: Polar Mics Open Mics & Slam Party

Meagan BessStaff Writer The Elliott University Center held a lively audience on January 18 from 7 PM to 9 PM. UNCG’s open mic and slam poetry event began with a check-in for UNCG students, grabbing a raffle ticket for prizes during the show, and a free and warm winter hat from the Activities and Campus Events student committee. DJ Roxci played a variety of songs … Continue reading Express Yourself Through the Arts: Polar Mics Open Mics & Slam Party

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Turning Thoughts into Theses

Molly LawlerStaff Writer MFA Thesis Reading at Scuppernong Books Scuppernong Books is an undeniably special place; though it is arguably even more magical from seven o’clock to eight o’clock on Friday nights during The University of North Carolina at Greensboro MFA Writing Program Student Readings. On January 18, they kicked off the first of five UNCG Student Readings, which will continue every Friday night for … Continue reading Turning Thoughts into Theses

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Carry The Love Comes To UNCG

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer On January 18th, the Cone Ballroom was bursting at the seams with students from various campus ministries and local college ministries who were eager to take in a night of worship, and put on by the Carry The Love campaign.  Carry The Love is a national campaign, hosted by Circuit Riders, that has been making its way from university to university to … Continue reading Carry The Love Comes To UNCG

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What to do about Hate Groups

Megan PociaskStaff Writer The ultra-divisive hate group, Westboro Baptist Church made multiple stops at various universities throughout North Carolina, including Guilford College, Duke, and UNCG last Monday on November 18.  Though they legally could not be stopped, the arrival of the hate group, most commonly known for its outlandish jeering towards gay people and offensive displays at military funerals, prompted students, professors and others to … Continue reading What to do about Hate Groups

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Art Intervention: ‘Take a lunch break’ at UNCG

Gabrielle LowreyStaff Writer On Wednesday Nov. 20 students at Gatewood art studios held an art intervention to raise awareness about the lack of time art students have to eat lunch between their classes.  Five art students at UNCG came together to create an art collective entitled ‘Take a Lunch Break,’ which discusses the 10 minute breaks given between their 3 hour classes that are usually … Continue reading Art Intervention: ‘Take a lunch break’ at UNCG

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UNC-Greensboro to Adopt New General Education Curriculum in Fall 2021

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Following three years of discussion, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) has unveiled its plans for a new general education curriculum. The University’s Faculty Senate, the group that is overseeing the new implementations to the program, approved the updated curriculum structure in October, 2019. It will take effect beginning with the Fall 2021 semester.  Although the change took a while to construct and approve, professors … Continue reading UNC-Greensboro to Adopt New General Education Curriculum in Fall 2021

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