HB-2 and Greensboro City Council

Catie Byrne Features Editor After five grueling hours, 15 speakers and nine testimonials from Greensboro city council members, in an eight-to-one decision, on April 5, Greensboro’s City Council approved a resolution against House Bill 2. A controversial section of HB2, which requires transgender people to use restrooms and locker rooms which correspond with the gender on their birth certificates, has exploded in the media, and … Continue reading HB-2 and Greensboro City Council

HB-2 under increased scrutiny

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

Racism not factor in traffic stops, says Greensboro City Council

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council was informed at its meeting last Monday, March 14, that a Greensboro Police Department investigation found no evidence that racism was behind a pattern of racial disparities involving traffic stops in the city. The disparities were noted last year, prompting Police Chief Wayne Scott to begin an investigation and suspend traffic stops for minor equipment violations. … Continue reading Racism not factor in traffic stops, says Greensboro City Council

UNCG welcomes new police chief

Zachary Weaver      Staff Writer Chief Paul Lester is the new Police Chief at UNC-Greensboro, having been with the UNCG Police Department for 25 years. Although his official start was only just yesterday, March 1,  Lester has already been busy in continuing efforts in campus safety and community outreach. “It’s a dream come true for me,” Lester said. Lester has an extensive background with … Continue reading UNCG welcomes new police chief

Chocolate tasting celebrates food diversity

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Simran Sethi, author of “Bread, Wine, Chocolate,” discussed the lack of diversity in our food sources last Friday at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro. Approximately two dozen people were in attendance for the program, which also included a chocolate tasting.     Sethi explained the evolution of her book to her audience as being motivated by personal interest and experience.   … Continue reading Chocolate tasting celebrates food diversity

Debunking the “Brothel Law”

Jamie Howell    Staff Writer All over the country, a myth has persisted that if more than a certain number of single women live together in one place, then it is, by law, considered a brothel; but there is no evidence to show that the so-called “Brothel Law” has any basis in fact. Such a law would beg elucidation on such cases as large, female-only … Continue reading Debunking the “Brothel Law”

Greensboro City Council honors Black History Month and late community members

Maggie Young    News Editor The Greensboro City Council met for its final February meeting last Tuesday, Feb. 16; it paid tribute to deceased community members, recognized Black History Month and approved funding for various projects among other items. The meeting began with a resolution to honor the late James Roosevelt Harris. Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Johnson read the resolution, which detailed Harris’s many successes … Continue reading Greensboro City Council honors Black History Month and late community members

Diversity committee plans spring events

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer The Diversity Peer Engagement Committee is planning several events this spring to promote diversity, understanding and tolerance on the UNC-Greensboro campus, according to Shara Cotton, a facilitator for the committee. “The purpose of the committee is to increase diversity awareness through different programming on campus,” said Cotton, a graduate assistant with the Office of Intercultural Engagement who works with students … Continue reading Diversity committee plans spring events

Glenwood residents apprehensive over university expansion

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Residents of the Glenwood neighborhood are increasingly troubled over the expansion plans of UNC-Greensboro, as the Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association (GGNA) has called for mediation with the university to solve disagreements over the new Spartan Village II development and other issues. “It feels like we’re an afterthought in this new development,” Glenwood resident Scott Trent said. “I live right on … Continue reading Glenwood residents apprehensive over university expansion

Greensboro City Council endorses NC Bond Act, allocates funds for Piedmont Triad Airport

Maggie Young    News Editor The Greensboro City Council met for its bi-monthly meeting last Tuesday in the municipal building downtown. Among the myriad topic discussed were recognitions, supports and fund allocations. The first item covered was a recognition of the city employees who aided in clearing snow and ice from the roads during the last winter storm. According to Jim Westmoreland, City Manager, nearly … Continue reading Greensboro City Council endorses NC Bond Act, allocates funds for Piedmont Triad Airport