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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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Giving with Spartan Love During MLK Day of Service

Meagan BessStaff Writer It was only the first week back, and Spartans came out early on a cool Saturday morning on Jan. 19th. The 15 different service projects lasted from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some past and current community partners for this extraordinary day included Spartan Open Pantry, Greensboro Urban Ministry, and Hannah’s Bridge. After students checked in at tables in the Elliott University … Continue reading Giving with Spartan Love During MLK Day of Service

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Dr. Fulani Shakes the Nation

Quentin Merritt Staff Writer The election of Barack Hussein Obama was a historic moment for the United States of America. By electing him as the first black president, people of color in the U.S. were finally given a voice that they believed could represent them. Before the confirmation of Obama’s presidency, however, there was another trailblazer setting fire to the conventions of the American ballot. … Continue reading Dr. Fulani Shakes the Nation

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Community Dialogue: The Faces of Mental Health

Justin Foxx Staff Writer Among the diverse faces and equally diverse stories told, all the seats of UNCG’s Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) were comfortably filled for the panel held on the night of Oct. 24. This particular panel was held by Kaleidoscope, a peer education program at the university, whose purpose is simple, yet unmistakably important: to spread understanding of diversity, equity and social … Continue reading Community Dialogue: The Faces of Mental Health

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Stop Dissing My Ability: A Call for Accessibility

Meagan Bess Staff Writer “Stop Dissing My Ability” was created by Alyssa Pickens and Chloe Velasquez, co-presidents of Advocacy (for) Access, Action, Adaption. This organization’s mission is to “advocate for accessibility on UNCG’s campus and to educate, through group discussions and activities, students, staff and faculty about various disabilities including topics such as misconceptions, misinformation and adaptive technology.” The event was first created this past … Continue reading Stop Dissing My Ability: A Call for Accessibility

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UNCG Students Affected by Social Media Scam

MaryKent Wolff News Editor The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) recently released a message that warned students of a social media scam circulating through the UNCG community. The warning was sent out via email around noon on Oct. 23. The email was titled “Important Safety Information” and was sent from the University Messages account, but was signed by both Cathy Akens, the Vice … Continue reading UNCG Students Affected by Social Media Scam

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Men’s Soccer Regular Season Concludes Against Furman on Senior Night

Monique Williams Staff Writer The UNCG men’s soccer team concluded the regular season Saturday night in a close game against Furman. The game was held at the UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7 p.m. Coming into this game, the soccer team has been trying to find their rhythm, especially after the inconsistency shown in their last five games. UNCG Men’s Soccer entered this game with a … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Regular Season Concludes Against Furman on Senior Night

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