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UNCG Club Football Dominates Wright State on Homecoming

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Saturday’s Homecoming game was an exciting one. UNCG Club Football forced a shutout, running back Justice McLaurin tore up the defense all afternoon and the Spartans walked away with a 19-0 victory over Wright State. It was a big win for an up-and-coming team looking to establish itself as UNCG’s legitimate football program. In front of a lively crowd, they got … Continue reading UNCG Club Football Dominates Wright State on Homecoming

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UNCG Awarded Excellence in Diversity Award

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer The oldest and largest publication in higher education that focuses on diversity, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, has recognized the efforts and achievements towards the diversity of schools on an annual basis. This year, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) was one of the universities that won an award, specifically the 2018 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. UNCG … Continue reading UNCG Awarded Excellence in Diversity Award

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UNCG Men’s Soccer Surpasses the Campbell Camels

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer UNCG has been known for coming up with upset wins, and on last Tuesday night, the Spartans notched another one. The Spartans cracked Campbell’s five-game winning streak with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory. The opening frame of the match consisted of tough defense, as the game remained scoreless at halftime. Faisal Almubaslat and Leeroy Maguraushe both had good looks at the … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer Surpasses the Campbell Camels

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Trusting The Process with Trina Patterson

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer This season, UNCG Women’s Basketball will have to endure a grueling non-conference schedule loaded with quality opponents. Head Coach Trina Patterson explained that her team’s goal is “to put ourselves in the position to win the SoCon Championship and in order to win championships you have to play teams that are champions or that have been there before.” “We have a … Continue reading Trusting The Process with Trina Patterson

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A Hard-fought Defeat For UNCG Rugby

Douglas Burns (@DougieJournalis) Staff Writer ELON, N.C. – Spartan Rugby headed to Elon to play the native Phoenix Rugby on Friday, September 28, to the backdrop of a beautiful late summer evening. The game ended in a decisive victory for Elon. However, UNCG still found hard and gave up no ground easily. There are several important things to note for UNCG Rugby that made their … Continue reading A Hard-fought Defeat For UNCG Rugby

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Features

M*A*S*H Star Alan Alda Comes to UNC Greensboro

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Friday, Sept. 21, UNCG welcomed American actor, director, comedian and author Alan Alda. Alda is best known for his performance as the character Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M.A.S.H, which ran from September of 1972 to February of 1983. To say that the UNCG auditorium was packed is an understatement. People from all over Greensboro came to see the … Continue reading M*A*S*H Star Alan Alda Comes to UNC Greensboro

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Rising Stars and Local Talent: Benji Eza

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer If there is one thing Greensboro has, it is an abundance of talented local artists. One of the hottest spots in town to catch a local act is The Artist Bloc, located on West Gate City Boulevard. The Artist Bloc, or TAB for short, is a visual and performing arts coffee house and bar. Hosting a wide array of weekly events … Continue reading Rising Stars and Local Talent: Benji Eza

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Spartans on the Road

By Douglas Burns Staff Writer (@DougieJournalis) GREENSBORO, N.C – Women’s soccer and volleyball took home two more wins for the UNCG community this weekend, both away from home. The men’s soccer team did not fare as well, losing out by one goal against Appalachian State in Boone. UNCG Women’s Soccer absolutely hammered Virginia Military Institute by a score of 4-0, leaving no doubt who the … Continue reading Spartans on the Road

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Claim, Don’t Crave Academic Success

Meagan Bess Staff Writer By now, many students are preparing for their first exam and have numerous homework assignments due throughout the week. Freshmen are trying to find a balance between their classes and social lives, while seniors are anticipating the months to come when they begin the career that they are obtaining a degree for. Academics are important, but there is also a time … Continue reading Claim, Don’t Crave Academic Success

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Pinwheels and the Suicide Awareness

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Monday, Sept. 10, students set up pinwheels outside of the EUC to bring awareness to others on campus about suicide for World Suicide Prevention Day. Each pinwheel out of the 1,100 represents a life that was lost to suicide every year. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the tenth-leading cause of death in the United States … Continue reading Pinwheels and the Suicide Awareness

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