Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer As this semester draws to a close in less than a month, taking a moment in preparation for final exams and projects is extremely important. For some, just the mere mention of free breakfast at night in the cafeteria is enough of a break. However, for others, while the campus does hold its own means for relaxation, getting off campus … Continue reading The Wonders Outside UNCG
Antonio Rivera Staff Writer As of recent, it has come to many people’s attention that there has been someone missing in the structure of the current White House. It has also come to many people’s attention that there has been someone extra within the White House. As Melania Trump has been away in New York while her son finishes his school year, she … Continue reading United States’ Real First Lady
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Animated films are popular among kids all over the world. For the beginning of life, animated films are a staple. One of my favorites as a child was ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service.’ It was about a young witch going out on her own, becoming independent, and believing in herself. That is some inspirational stuff, but is it inspirational for just kids? … Continue reading Animated Films are for All
Linda Cheng Staff Writer North Carolina House Bill 551, introduced on April 6 in the NC House of Representatives, would expand the legal rights of crime victims. This new bill is an NC version of a California bill that is being adopted by other states. Marsy’s Law, officially known as the California Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, would protect and expand the … Continue reading Marsy’s Law
Zachary Weaver Staff Writer Walter Robbs, the Winston-Salem designer firm behind UNCG’s Kaplan Center for Wellness, was awarded the North Carolina State Building Commission Excellence in Design Award at the Annual State Construction Conference. This award was not applied for by Kaplan Center staff, but was instead an in-house nomination by the NC State Department. The judgement was made from photos and design … Continue reading Kaplan Center Excellence Award
Jack Payton Staff Writer The April 5 UNCG Faculty Senate meeting discussed new policies for the upcoming school year, for both students and the campus. Anne Wallace, Senate Faculty Chair, opened the meeting with a brief summary of the agenda, which mostly consisted of resolutions to be voted on by the Senate. The floor was then given to UNCG Provost Dana Dunn who … Continue reading Faculty Senate Meeting
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer GREENSBORO- On April 4, the City Council met in the City Hall Council Chamber to discuss Community Sustainability Council updates from the Greensboro United Soccer Association Bryan Park Soccer Complex Expansion Project, as well as time allotted to public comments. The meeting began with a passing vote in recognition of World Autism Awareness day taking place on April … Continue reading April 4th City Council Meeting
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On Wednesday, April 5, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley delivered a 15 hour speech against Neil Gorsuch. The filibuster did not impact the outcome of Gorsuch’s nomination. “I’m here on the floor at 4:20 in the morning,” Merkley stated 10 hours into his speech, “because so much is at stake.” Senator Merkley highlighted the fact that Republicans … Continue reading Protests against Gorsuch and Confirmation
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 4, the UNCG Student Government Association (SGA) met in EUC Maple to discuss upcoming events, including a food drive during the last week of April. After the approval of the minutes shared with SGA members beforehand, the meeting opened with a presentation by Attorney General Antonio Southern. Southern spoke about an upcoming food drive being held … Continue reading SGA Meeting
Ian Hammock Staff Writer The early April sun shone down warmly on Saturday, April 8, which saw the 35th Annual International Festival. Wandering around the festival – located on College Ave in the stretch of road between the Jackson Library and the Stone building – I saw dozens of booths each offering information on the country that they represented. There were over 50 countries … Continue reading International Festival
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