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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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Features

The UNCG Sinfonia

Ashley AllenStaff Writer The UNCG symphonic group, Sinfonia, performed a professional and elegant display of talent on Feb. 26. In the School of Music Recital Hall, the group performed pieces such as Antonia Vivaldi’s, “Il Teuzzone’ Sinfonia, RV 736,” and Howard Hanson’s Rhythmic Variations on Two Ancient Hymns. Sinfonia is a strings performance group comprised of both music majors and non-music majors. The group is … Continue reading The UNCG Sinfonia

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An Evening with the Queens

Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer On Saturday, Feb. 23, UNCG presented its third annual drag show in the Cone Ballroom of the Elliott University Center. Queens were brought directly from students’ TVs to the campus, as contestants from Rupaul’s drag race sashayed, danced and worked the runway. They gave life to the many students in attendance. Guest host Miss Kitty Litter kept the crowd laughing with … Continue reading An Evening with the Queens

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Interested in Studying Abroad?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Are you interested in studying abroad? UNCG offers a variety of study abroad programs for many different majors throughout spring, fall and occasionally summer semesters. Study abroad offers a more hands-on experience compared to what a student learns in a single classroom. Study abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in another country’s culture, customs, traditions and language. According to http://www.nafsa.org, … Continue reading Interested in Studying Abroad?

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Guarantee Scholarship Cultivates a Community of Creative Leaders

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Each year, the first year cohort of Guarantee scholarship recipients complete the Bronze Leadership Challenge as part of their leadership and success training in the program. The scholarship puts significant emphasis on personal development, student success and personal and academic support through a student’s entire college career The Bronze Leadership Challenge is offered through the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement, more … Continue reading Guarantee Scholarship Cultivates a Community of Creative Leaders

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Man Found in Closet of UNCG Student

Shayna PraceStaff Writer A student at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) made national news after she came home to find a man in her closet. For several weeks, she had been noticing that her clothes had gone missing. Eventually, she discovered that the disappearing wardrobe was  due to Andrew Clyde Swofford, 30, who was found wearing her clothes and shoes. Between missing … Continue reading Man Found in Closet of UNCG Student

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Step Dance Group, Step Afrika!, Performs at UNCG.

Ashley AllenStaff Writer On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the EUC here at UNCG came alive with music and dance through the incredible dance group, Step Afrika! Step Afrika! is a non-profit dance organization founded in 1994 dedicated to sharing the African-American tradition of “stepping.” The dance group tours internationally and hosts an annual workshop for people to learn how to step. Step Afrika! performed a riveting … Continue reading Step Dance Group, Step Afrika!, Performs at UNCG.

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