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CommUnity Dialogue “Why do all the __ students sit together in the Caf?”

Megan Pociask Staff Writer Diverse? Absolutely. Our campus is certainly proud to claim such a title. Inclusivity? That’s another concept worth questioning altogether. These questions, along with a number of others, are what were discussed most recently at the Office of Intercultural Engagement’s CommUnity Dialogue series. This time, the event took place at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 6 in the EUC and focused on the topic … Continue reading CommUnity Dialogue “Why do all the __ students sit together in the Caf?”

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Art on Paper at the Weatherspoon

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Beginning on Feb. 3, the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNCG is holding an exhibit featuring a selection of different pieces of art crafted by various artists. The event celebrates contemporary art in which artists use paper to create surface structures and or other material. There were many different interesting and rather eccentric pieces on display. A piece that had particularly grasped many … Continue reading Art on Paper at the Weatherspoon

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UNCG Secures 20th Victory, Plows Past VMI, 93-66

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Four years ago, UNCG recorded an 11-22 season record. They were the basement dwellers of the SoCon, and it looked to remain that way for the foreseeable future. That all seems like a bad dream now, as UNCG (20-3, 9-1 in SoCon) continued its historic start last Thursday, crushing the VMI Keydets (7-15, 1-9 in SoCon) 93-66 at the Coliseum to secure … Continue reading UNCG Secures 20th Victory, Plows Past VMI, 93-66

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New Black Math

Henry MorfeldStaff Writer On Monday, Jan. 28, UNCG held a short reading event called “New Black Math,” written by Suzan-Lori Parks and performed by The Vanguard Artists of Color in the Taylor Studio in Taylor Theatre. The production was directed by Nachela Knox and featured De’Ron Robertson, Adrian Allen, Aniah Brown, Brynne Coleman, Jasmine Fuchs, Kelvin Jones, Jasmine Marshall and Jalen Walker as performers. “New … Continue reading New Black Math

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UNCG’s Fraternity and Sorority Life

Meagan BessStaff Writer UNCG’s Fraternity & Sorority Life is open to full-time undergraduate students with a minimum of 12 credit hours, and at least a 2.55 GPA. The most recent recruitment just occurred from January 28 to February 2. During the recruitment period, students were able to meet five fraternities of the InterFraternity Council. Our campus’ sororities and fraternities provide students with service, scholarship and … Continue reading UNCG’s Fraternity and Sorority Life

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On the Road as a Student-Athlete

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer Part of the stereotypical perspectives of student-athletes are that we either don’t go to class or don’t do our homework. People perceive us as focusing more on the athlete part of our lives than the student part. During last weekend’s road trip to Johnson City and Chattanooga to play East Tennessee State and Chattanooga, respectively, a city local asked me, “What is … Continue reading On the Road as a Student-Athlete

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Ilyasah Shabazz Speaks on Dr. King’s Legacy

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer On Jan. 23, just a few days before the start of Black History month, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University welcomed keynote speaker Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, to the UNCG auditorium for the seventh annual joint celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The night was … Continue reading Ilyasah Shabazz Speaks on Dr. King’s Legacy

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UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Beat Western Carolina in Lone Game of the Week

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Nadine Soliman recorded a 24/12 double-double, Te’ja Twitty added 16 points and UNCG (8-12, 2-3 SoCon) led for the final 39 minutes of the game as they cruised past Western Carolina (4-16, 0-5 SoCon) at Fleming Gym on Saturday, 71-59. After previously losing six of their last seven games, it was a much-needed win for a Spartan team that has struggled to … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball: Spartans Beat Western Carolina in Lone Game of the Week

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UNCG Basketball Defeats The Citadel and Mercer, Continues Five-Game Win Streak

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Last Thursday, UNCG Men’s Basketball (19-3, 8-1 SoCon) faced off against The Citadel (10-10, 2-7 SoCon) at the Greensboro Coliseum. Coming off of a three-game win streak after their ugly loss to Wofford a few weeks ago, UNCG needed a good game to keep the momentum going. That is exactly what they did, beating The Citadel 83-60. It was a competitive opening … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Defeats The Citadel and Mercer, Continues Five-Game Win Streak

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How the Grinch Stole the Show

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Friday Jan. 25, the Elliot University Center (EUC) hosted a screening of 2018’s “The Grinch,” starring English actor Benedict Cumberbatch who provides the voice of Dr. Seuss’s infamous green character, himself. Almost everyone knows of the green Who that despises Christmas and plots to steal Christmas from the Who’s as well as destroy their holiday cheer for good. To say that … Continue reading How the Grinch Stole the Show

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