Annalee Glatus Staff Writer This past Friday saw UNCG host the second annual Arts Summit. Held in the UNCG auditorium, The Arts Summit brought in three guest speakers to speak on the business and economy of art. Before the speakers started their presentations the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Peter Alexander, spoke on why we have this event and … Continue reading UNCG Hosts Second Annual Arts Summit
Emily Moser Staff Writer Who doesn’t love Homecoming week? Even if you’re not a sports fan, it is a fun week dedicated to honor UNCG. Homecoming is mostly an opportunity for alumni to be welcomed back to campus. However, it is also a time for current students to celebrate and show pride in their school. With various events happening throughout the weekend, all were initiated … Continue reading Homecoming Kickoff rallies school spirit
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer UNCG’s Asian Student Association hosted their third general body meeting of the semester on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Student Tom Truong, president of ASA, welcomed the attendees of the meeting, and followed with a presentation of information, which focused heavily on the country of Laos. Laos celebrated their liberation day on Oct. 12; Truong highlighted the country’s history and struggles to … Continue reading Asian Student Association
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is important to recognize that domestic violence, while frequently associated with physical violence, is not the only form of violence and abuse that people can face. In reality, domestic abusers often inflict a combination of physical, emotional and psychological abuse, on their victims. Further, this is pertinent to keep in mind for millennials … Continue reading Domestic violence is every generation’s problem
Shea Wixson Staff Writer Most of you reading this right now are probably college students, and if not, don’t worry, because I am sure we can all relate to what I am going to talk about. We all know college students are not the wealthiest bunch of people out there, and sometimes we spend the little money we have on things we don’t need. … Continue reading 5 days on a $20 budget
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s leaked emails have led to criticism of the candidate both from allies on the left as well as her opponent, Republican nominee Donald Trump. United States intelligence agencies have said the emails were hacked from Clinton Campaign Chairman John Podesta’s email account by Russian hackers, in an unprecedented attempt by a foreign government … Continue reading Email dump reveals inner workings of Clinton campaign
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer Some of the state districts used in November’s election have been ruled unconstitutional by federal courts. Despite the resolution of the 13 US congressional districts earlier this year, the districts which will determine NC state legislators have not been updated. Every ten years, congressional district lines are redrawn after the United States census. The purpose is to ensure that … Continue reading NC redistricting stems from controversy, causes confusion
Jack Payton Staff Writer On October 16, Planned Parenthood celebrated its centennial anniversary, marking 100 years of reproductive health services. The non-profit organization, which focuses on providing and promoting reproductive services and education to the public, was founded by Margaret Sanger (1879-1966), who opened the first birth control clinic in the United States on October 16, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York. Since then, the … Continue reading 100 Years of Planning Parenthood
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer NORTH CAROLINA- From September 28 to October 10 Hurricane Matthew pummeled the Atlantic area, causing damage and loss of life to Haiti, the United States, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, among others. The catastrophic effects of Hurricane Matthew continue to plague the southeastern United States, where 43 lives were lost. Flooding and other hurricane-related problems still threaten North Carolina. … Continue reading The Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Wednesday October 19, a faculty forum was held to discuss Global Engagement teaching and opportunities. Global Engagement is a UNCG five-year plan that strives to prepare students for the increasingly prominent global society through classes, academic and extracurricular events, and studying abroad. Examples of Global engagement programs include the Keker’s First Year Common Read (KFYCR) and Intercultural Competency Workshops. Dr. … Continue reading FACULTY FORUM ON UNCG’S PLAN OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
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