Will McGarty Staff Writer This past weekend, the Spartans hosted the Keydets for a three game series that lasted from Friday through Sunday. This was the team’s first meeting of the year and also the first time Virginia Military Institute has traveled to face UNCG in Greensboro since the 2001 season. What initially was built up to be a well-balanced series turned ugly for … Continue reading Spartans Sweep VMI at Home
Spencer Schneier Technology Editor Autonomous driving is a technology that drivers in the US are going to have to get used to and they’re going to have to get used to it pretty quickly. The technology, which uses machine learning algorithms, or essentially computer programs that can learn by trial and error, promises to fix a lot of problems plaguing the transportation industry. Many in the … Continue reading No-risk driving: The future of automated vehicles
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer I’m sure almost all of you reading this know someone who struggles with anxiety or depression, maybe even suicidal thoughts or attempts. This is because mental illness is quickly on the rise among college students. In 2013, a survey of college students found that 57 percent of women and 40 percent of men reported experiencing “overwhelming anxiety” in the previous … Continue reading College deals with mental illness poorly
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer UNCG student Payton McGarry is one of three plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed by Lamda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union. The suit is in response to the recent state law that prevents transgender individuals from using the public restroom that corresponds to their gender identity, strips LGBT people of state anti-discrimination protections, and forbids cities and counties from … Continue reading Interview with Payton McGarry, plaintiff in NC HB2 lawsuit
Maggie Young News Editor In a unique turn of events, North Carolina’s Legislature introduced, discussed and passed a bill two weeks ago, on March 23, in a matter of hours. House Bill 2 (HB2), also known as “The Bathroom Bill,” was passed by all republicans present (three were excused absent) and 11 democrats during the special House session; when the bill reached the … Continue reading HB-2 under increased scrutiny
Naomi Thomas, a trail blazer by her own right, has brought a vessel for creativity, innovation, and technology for children to Greensboro. She is the current Google Student Ambassador for UNCG, has placed in many competitions nationwide, and is the President of STARS Computing Corps. Naomi is one of my personal mentors and continues to amaze me with her passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for STEM. … Continue reading Tech Entrepreneur Spotlight: Naomi Thomas
Maggie Young News Editor Margaret Spellings attended her first Board of Governors meetings as the new System president on Friday, March 4 at HBCU, Fayetteville State University. Over the past year students and faculty have been seen expressing their increasing disappointment in the UNC-System and their distrust for the Board of Governors; the majority of last year’s Board of Governors meetings experienced some degree … Continue reading Spelling at first BOG meeting
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer The Faculty Senate Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, which addresses the implementation of university policy on increasing the representation of women and minorities among the faculty, conducted a panel discussion last Wednesday, March 16, seeking solutions to a lack of diversity among faculty on the UNC-Greensboro campus. Conducting the panel were faculty members Gerald Holmes, Jim Carmichael and Andrea … Continue reading Faculty Senate Committee tackles diversity
Jamie Howell Staff Writer On Friday, March 18, Dr. Saskia Van De Gevel gave a talk on some of the endangered tree species of North Carolina. Dr. Van De Gevel is a professor in the department of geography and planning at Appalachian state University and her talk included three case studies she’s been involved with in NC. Dr. Van De Gevel stated at the … Continue reading Appalachian State professor discusses endangered tree species of North Carolina
Zachary Weaver Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 16, President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland as his nominee for Supreme Court Justice to replace the departed Antonin Scalia. “No one is more qualified to serve the country right now in this critical role,” said Obama in a Facebook post. In his announcement speech Obama emphasized his confidence in both Garland’s career and character. He … Continue reading Supreme Court nomination sparks partisan controversy
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