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Grant from U.S. Department of Education Allows Creation of New Teaching Program at UNCG

Hannah AstinStaff Writer With a new multi-million-dollar grant, UNC-Greensboro’s (UNCG) School of Education will create a new teaching program focused on bringing high-tech thinking to two rural North Carolina counties.  The five-year, $6.1 million grant comes from the Teacher Quality Partnership grant program under the United States Department of Education.  UNCG School of Education will use the grant money to establish the Piedmont Teacher Residency … Continue reading Grant from U.S. Department of Education Allows Creation of New Teaching Program at UNCG

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The Ghouls of UNCG

Megan PociaskStaff Writer As Halloween is just around the corner, it’s only natural to revisit legends of the hauntings that supposedly occur here at UNCG. The infamous Mary Foust Residence Hall is probably the most notably haunted residence hall on campus. It’s alleged that Mary Foust, who died during childbirth in 1925 and was the daughter of the university’s second president, walks throughout the second … Continue reading The Ghouls of UNCG

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Sports

UNCG Women’s Soccer: Spartans Down Bucs 2-0 on Senior Day

Andrew SalmonSports Editor It was Senior Day at UNCG Soccer Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and Kaley Tucker and Kayla Campbell scored a goal apiece to help the Spartans to a 2-0 victory over rival, East Tennessee State.  Four seniors were honored: Forward Cienna Rideout, Forward Grace Regal, Midfielder Grace Kennedy and Defender Marissa Ferrantino. Given bouquets of flowers and personalized plaques before kickoff, the Spartans … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer: Spartans Down Bucs 2-0 on Senior Day

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Triumphant Spartan Victory on Homecoming

Douglas Burns, @DougieJournalisStaff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Spartans men’s soccer team earned a wonderful 3-0 victory over the Wofford Terriers at the Homecoming game on Saturday. It was a high-octane, chippy and physical game. With two goals from center back Casey Penland and the third from the forward, Cameron Fowler, the score accurately reflects how the Spartans played. The Terriers’ goose egg tells you … Continue reading Triumphant Spartan Victory on Homecoming

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Beyond the Lights of Spartan Madness

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer It’s the one event every year where students are actually early to an event. It’s the one time a year that students are camping outside to get in first. As a mid-major university lacking a football program, students at UNCG do not have much opportunity for tailgating or camping out early to fight for the best seats in the student section. But … Continue reading Beyond the Lights of Spartan Madness

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John Hopkins Researcher Gives Talk to UNCG Chemistry Department

Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Oct. 4, the UNCG Department of Chemistry welcomed Dr. Rigoberto Hernandez, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, as he gave a presentation on his recent nanoparticle research. Nanoparticles that are created today will end up as waste in the environment tomorrow, and Hernandez and his group aim to uncover what unintended effects these nanoparticles might bring about. A nanoparticle is a … Continue reading John Hopkins Researcher Gives Talk to UNCG Chemistry Department

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‘Pippin’ From the UNCG School of Theatre

Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer On September 27, 2019, UNCG’s School of Theatre opened their 2019-2020 season with the classic musical, ‘Pippin’. The opening night was met with a nearly full house, on a balmy, end-of-summer evening perfect for a colorful and eccentric experience with well-orchestrated music and phenomenal choreography. ‘Pippin’ is the story of a young man trying to find his purpose. Wanting his life to … Continue reading ‘Pippin’ From the UNCG School of Theatre

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UNCG Volleyball: Spartans Beat The Citadel, Come Up Short vs Wofford

Andrew SalmonStaff Writer The UNCG volleyball team (7-11, 1-3) broke a six-game losing streak with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-22) victory over The Citadel last Wednesday before falling vs Wofford 3-1 (24-26, 26-28, 28-26, 25-14) on Saturday. The Spartans entered Wednesday’s match vs The Citadel, desperate for a victory after dropping their first two SoCon outings, and came out swinging. UNCG jumped out to an … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball: Spartans Beat The Citadel, Come Up Short vs Wofford

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WUAG-A-PALOOZA Shakes the EUC

Erin Shockley Staff Writer On Saturday, September 21, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s radio station, WUAG 103.1, hosted their second WUAG-A-PALOOZA concert at the Cone Ballroom in the EUC. The lineup included two returning acts from Greensboro, Reliably Bad and Black Haüs, as well as the group Young Bull from Durham, NC joining the lineup for the first time. With the room lit … Continue reading WUAG-A-PALOOZA Shakes the EUC

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UNCG Women’s Soccer Falls 3-0 to Davidson

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer The UNCG women’s soccer team faced off against Davidson last Thursday at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. The fans came out to support the two teams, with the attendance recorded at over 1,300. Despite all the Spartan support, UNCG was unable to walk away with a win. The Spartans fell 3-0 to Davidson in a tough, physical game.  The Spartans entered this game … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Soccer Falls 3-0 to Davidson

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