New resolution proposed to review campus culture

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 As UNC-Greensboro attempts to navigate this period of dissension and change facing its community, faculty senators met last Wednesday in the Virginia Dare Room to discuss a new resolution that calls for a “comprehensive review of the campus culture and decision making processes.”    After the recent scandal surrounding the terminations and arrests of three former university … Continue reading New resolution proposed to review campus culture

Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 The morning of Nov. 6, UNCG held the North Carolina Investing in Rural Innovative Schools Student Forum. Chancellor Linda Brady, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, President of N.C. New Schools Dr. Tony Habit, a representative for Gov. Pat McCrory and two former N.C. governors, Bev Purdue and Jim Hunt, were some of the high profile figures in … Continue reading Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools

Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees

A number of students, faculty and staff participated in the vigil holding signs that read “22” or “3”. (Above) By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 Last week began with 22 minutes of silence and ended with 22 dropped felony charges. The terminations and arrests of three former UNCG employees—Lyda Carpen, Christopher English and David Wilson— have been looming over the university … Continue reading Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees

NC House of Representatives candidates debate

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On Wednesday, the Democratic and Republican candidates for North Carolina’s sixth district seat in the House of Representatives debated. Neil McNeil moderated the debate, and newscasters from WGHP Fox 8 and journalists from the News and Record asked questions. Allen Johnson of the News and Record asked for the candidates opinions on the recent decision … Continue reading NC House of Representatives candidates debate

Second Annual “Walk to the Polls” aims to stop voter apathy

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On October 29, a conglomerate of members from various campus and community groups marched to the Guilford Courthouse, carrying signs and shouting chants intermittently, to cast their early votes for the November 4 elections in the second annual Walk to the Polls event organized by the UNCG Democrats. The democrats were joined by representatives from … Continue reading Second Annual “Walk to the Polls” aims to stop voter apathy

Campus report

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 This Wednesday faculty senators are meeting in the Virginia Dare Room to discuss various issues, including a resolution submitted by Faculty Senator Susan Dennison calling for “a comprehensive review of the campus culture and decision making process.” Possible subject matter to be discussed includes the scandal surrounding the terminations and arrests of three former UNCG … Continue reading Campus report

Panel informs students on sweatshop dangers

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 Students gathered in Graham on Tuesday, October 28, to hear from a diverse panel of professors and student leaders about the nuanced complexities of sweatshops and the people who work in them. The purpose of the panel was not only derived from a need to inform students about the horrors of the sweatshop environment, but … Continue reading Panel informs students on sweatshop dangers

Aycock Auditorium may be getting a new name soon

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 The opinions surrounding the Aycock auditorium may soon become more serious. Aycock Auditorium was named for Governor Charles B. Aycock who served in office from 1901-1905. He earned this monument of legacy by expanding education within the state of North Carolina, but his name faces removal because his views on race. In modern terms, … Continue reading Aycock Auditorium may be getting a new name soon

NC Student Power Union walks out to protest

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 A series of protests organized by NC Student Power Union took place at UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Charlotte and N.C. State. UNC-Greensboro had a walkout at 1 p.m. on Friday, and students converged on the EUC lawn to voice their concerns. Protesters were encouraged to skip class, or ‘walkout’ in protest of the recent direction … Continue reading NC Student Power Union walks out to protest

Senatorial candidates Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis state their positions

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 With Election Day just around the corner, North Carolinians are wondering whom they can trust in this brutal senatorial race between the incumbent, Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan, and her adversary, Republican Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives Thom Tillis. In an election that is arguably the most costly in the country, with … Continue reading Senatorial candidates Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis state their positions