Carnage in Charlottesville and in Trump’s response

Chris Funchess Staff Writer Once a scenic college town, Charlottesville, Virginia has been etched into the minds of many Americans. The riots that occurred throughout the past week have culminated in violence and deep divisions across racial and political lines. Even more worrisome to many Americans is the President’s ambiguity in response to the carnage in Charlottesville. The protests that have rocked the nation are … Continue reading Carnage in Charlottesville and in Trump’s response

Governor Cooper accused of accepting illegal donations

Marykent Wolff Staff Writer Governor Roy Cooper was accused of accepting illegal donations by the North Carolina Republican Party on Aug. 9, which allegedly happened at an event held with the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) at Sunset Beach in June. The event, a trial lawyer’s convention which included a reception that honored Cooper, was held on June 18. Various hosts donated to Cooper’s … Continue reading Governor Cooper accused of accepting illegal donations

Greensboro holds vigil for Charlottesville

Marykent Wolff Staff Writer An estimated 1,000 people attended a vigil at Greensboro’s City Hall on Sunday, Aug. 13 in response to the recent violence surrounding the ‘Unite The Right’ rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The rally was organized by white nationalists, including Klu Klux Klan (KKK) members and Neo-Nazis. Anti-fascist protesters attended in a counter-protest, which soon clashed with the ‘Unite The Right’ rally soon … Continue reading Greensboro holds vigil for Charlottesville

Governor Cooper Appoints New Board and Commission Members

Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer RALEIGH, N.C. – On Aug. 11, Governor Roy Cooper appointed a total of 32 new members to the North Carolina Board and Commissions. Appointments were made across several of the state boards, including the North Carolina Veterans Affairs Commission, the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and the North Carolina Historical Commission. The North Carolina Veterans Affairs Commission (VAC) serves … Continue reading Governor Cooper Appoints New Board and Commission Members

An uncertain future for Confederate monuments

Madison Hoffmann News Editor Attention on dozens of Confederate memorials across the United States has been renewed after a protest opposing the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia, claiming the life of 32-year-old Heather Heyer and injuring 34 others. Many government officials are now making calls to remove monuments in their cities after the Charlottesville tragedy. Four Confederate statues … Continue reading An uncertain future for Confederate monuments

UNCG, NC A&T awarded $500,000 grant

Madison Hoffmann News Editor A $500,000 grant has been awarded to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to jump start Greensboro as an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Site. I-Corps is a federally funded program that assists scientists and engineers in bringing research projects into commercialization. With the … Continue reading UNCG, NC A&T awarded $500,000 grant

Friendship With Few, Alliance With Fewer

Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer Globalization is a reliable scapegoat for many of the ails we suffer. It’s a boogeyman that snatches up U.S. jobs, and if there’s any word we consider sacred in this country, it’s “jobs.” But it’s doubtful that the opening of markets is the sole reason for our troubles; it may not even be the main reason. In a curious spirit of … Continue reading Friendship With Few, Alliance With Fewer

Joking Hazard

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer One of the biggest things being debated currently is free speech. A lot of Trump supporters are saying it’s not okay to criticize the president while also defending Nazis’ right to protest freely. From the left, there has been a huge push for people to use the most up to date nomenclature while also stigmatizing conservatives with racism. Comedy specifically has … Continue reading Joking Hazard