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‘Week at the G’ Photo Project to Encapsulate Student Life

Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief Every member of the UNCG community has their idea of what this University means to them. Whether it is scoring a basket during a successful season, typing the last sentence of a ten-page paper or simply laying a blanket on the EUC lawn and watching the clouds, there is always something that makes our Spartans feel like a part of a bigger picture. … Continue reading ‘Week at the G’ Photo Project to Encapsulate Student Life

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Sports

UNCG Softball: Spartans Sweep Elon Over The Weekend

Andrew SalmonStaff Writer The UNCG softball team completed a three-game sweep of the Elon Phoenixes over the weekend at both UNCG Softball Stadium and Hunt Softball Stadium. The sweep now brings the 2018 SoCon champion’s record to 16-10, while Elon falls to 15-10-1. The series was originally slated to begin on Friday afternoon but had to be pushed back due to rain to Saturday, forcing … Continue reading UNCG Softball: Spartans Sweep Elon Over The Weekend

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NCAA Bracket Overview: UNCG Snubbed, Duke and UNC Top Seeds

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer It’s that time of the year, folks. March Madness is upon us. The bracket has been revealed, and, despite a huge push on social media, UNCG did not receive an at-large bid. The one seeds are Duke, North Carolina, Virginia and Gonzaga. Duke is the number one overall seed. Fresh of an ACC Tournament championship over the weekend and with players like … Continue reading NCAA Bracket Overview: UNCG Snubbed, Duke and UNC Top Seeds

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Baseball: Spartans Lose on Sunday, Ending Eight-game Streak

Andrew SalmonSports Editor It’s about a month into the 2019 season, and UNCG Baseball is winding down its non conference slate. The 2018 SoCon regular season champions are in decent shape at 13-5 and had won seven straight before falling to Jacksonville University 8-4 on Sunday afternoon at UNCG Baseball Stadium. First, UNCG had a Tuesday home matchup with the Elon Phoenix that saw the … Continue reading Baseball: Spartans Lose on Sunday, Ending Eight-game Streak

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Features

A Rulebook on Spartan Self-Care

Meagan BessStaff Writer With a library that remains open until the early morning hours, UNCG college students are always on a mission for greatness. Alongside planners filled with assignments and upcoming meetings, students need to make self care essential. There are several components, resources and opportunities that UNCG students might occasionally overlook on campus or just need a refresher of. The following are great ways … Continue reading A Rulebook on Spartan Self-Care

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Intercultural Lecture Series: Woman Trapped – Alison Grillo

Janelle CrubaughStaff Writer On Friday, March 15,  Alison Grillo, a transgender comedian, graced the stage of the UNCG auditorium and performed a knee-slapping comedy performance. Grillo was actually the very first transgender comedian to appear on the NBC reality TV show “Last Comic Standing.” Her program kick-started with jokes of her experiences as a transgender comedian, some of which occurred at comedy clubs, and others … Continue reading Intercultural Lecture Series: Woman Trapped – Alison Grillo

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Observing and Becoming the Bystander with Moshman and Collazo

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Political art is no new concept in today’s politically charged artistic world. What was once a precarious risk is now on the brink of becoming normalized. The challenge now is to isolate each work into its own unique, revolutionary work of art in order for it to be an effective change agent. But how can artists advocate for their cause in a … Continue reading Observing and Becoming the Bystander with Moshman and Collazo

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UNCG Women’s Basketball: Season Concludes With Loss To Chattanooga

Andrew SalmonSports Editor UNCG Women’s Basketball season came to an end in Asheville on Thursday, falling 72-62 to Chattanooga in the SoCon Tournament. The Spartans finish the 2019 campaign with an 11-19 record after finishing 13-18 last season. The sixth-seeded Spartans knew they’d have their hands full with no. 3 seed Chattanooga, whom they had split the season series with. UNCG had earlier defeated the … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: Season Concludes With Loss To Chattanooga

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UNCG Faculty and Alumni Initiate New Wildlife Conservation License Plate

Shayna PriceStaff Writer Faculty and alumni from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) initiated a new wildlife conservation license plate design which was recently unveiled by the North Carolina. Wildlife Resources Commission. The new plate design features a drawing of a Pine Barrens treefrog, as well as the agency’s wildlife logo. In 2014, an art competition was hosted to find a new featured … Continue reading UNCG Faculty and Alumni Initiate New Wildlife Conservation License Plate

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UNCG Men’s Basketball: Wofford Pulls Away Late, Beats UNCG In SoCon Final

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Asheville, NC – UNCG’s quest for back-to-back Southern Conference championships fell just short on Monday night, losing to 20th-ranked Wofford in the SoCon Tournament Final 70-58. Wofford now earns the SoCon’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, while UNCG’s postseason fate has yet to be determined. Senior guard Francis Alonso paced the Spartans with 20 points, and sophomore guard Isaiah Miller added … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Wofford Pulls Away Late, Beats UNCG In SoCon Final

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