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Trump Orders U.S. Troops to Be Taken Out of Syria

Shayna PraceStaff Writer After mixed messages were sent out about the United States’ mission in Syria and the Middle East, President Donald Trump has unexpectedly ordered for United States troops to be pulled out of Syria. The order has been followed, according to the Pentagon, as troops are beginning the withdrawal process.  The order declared by the President on Dec. 19 called for troops to … Continue reading Trump Orders U.S. Troops to Be Taken Out of Syria

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Atlantic Coast Pipeline Causes Controversy in State Legislature

Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Dec. 11, 2017, Gov. Roy Cooper, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Michael Regan and Dominion Energy began discussing a mitigation fund concerning the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.  The pipeline, upon completion, will transport natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia and North Carolina, although some have expressed concerns about the environmental damage that the pipeline could … Continue reading Atlantic Coast Pipeline Causes Controversy in State Legislature

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Man Charged in UNCG ‘Sextortion’ Case

Alicia ConnellyStaff Writer Students at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) are speaking out about a recent “sextortion” case. More than 40 victims in three states, including five students from UNCG, have already come forward alleging that they were tricked into having compromising photos taken of themselves and were later blackmailed with the same images. Kevin Kerney, 32 years old, was arrested last … Continue reading Man Charged in UNCG ‘Sextortion’ Case

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Government Shutdown Longest on Record

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On January 12, the current government shutdown entered its 22nd day, securing its place as the longest government shutdown in United States history.  The previous longest shutdown occurred in December of 1995 during the Clinton administration, and dragged into January of 1996. As the current shutdown continues further into the new year, it carries heavy implications for federal workers, government functions and … Continue reading Government Shutdown Longest on Record

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North Carolina to Become Final state to Implement, “Raise the Age”

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer In December 2019, North Carolina will become the final state in the United States to implement legislation known as, “Raise the Age.” These laws would mandate that the criminal justice system treat 16 and 17 year olds as juveniles rather than as adults in regards to arrests, trials and convictions.  In the past, 16 and 17 year olds were often prosecuted as … Continue reading North Carolina to Become Final state to Implement, “Raise the Age”

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FDA Manager Speaks at UNC-Greensboro

By Marisa Sloan Staff Writer Anyone who has taken prescription medication, gotten a flu shot, worn makeup or eaten food in the United States has benefitted from the work of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to their website, the FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) whose goal is to “protect, promote and advance the … Continue reading FDA Manager Speaks at UNC-Greensboro

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Microbiologist Visits UNCG to Talk About Life Beneath the Sea Floor

By Marisa Sloan Staff Writer Dr. Julie Huber, an associate scientist of marine chemistry and geochemistry at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, has rubbed shoulders with the likes of United Nations officials and Bill Nye. On Nov. 8, Huber spoke to a lecture hall full of UNCG chemistry and biology students about her research on microorganisms deep beneath the sea floor. Microorganisms have a diversity … Continue reading Microbiologist Visits UNCG to Talk About Life Beneath the Sea Floor

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UNC-Greensboro to Adopt New General Education Curriculum in Fall 2021

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Following three years of discussion, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) has unveiled its plans for a new general education curriculum. The University’s Faculty Senate, the group that is overseeing the new implementations to the program, approved the updated curriculum structure in October, 2019. It will take effect beginning with the Fall 2021 semester.  Although the change took a while to construct and approve, professors … Continue reading UNC-Greensboro to Adopt New General Education Curriculum in Fall 2021

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$300,000 Grants from Duke Energy Will Increase the Triangle’s Electric Transit Vehicles

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Duke Energy has given two grants to assist Triangle area transit agencies fund charging stations for electric busses, which are being integrated into the agencies.  The grants total $300,000. One grant was awarded to GoRaleigh for $200,000 to assist in installing five charging stations. The other was awarded to GoTriangle for $100,000 to install two charging stations for two electric busses that … Continue reading $300,000 Grants from Duke Energy Will Increase the Triangle’s Electric Transit Vehicles

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Senator Elizabeth Warren, Presidential Hopeful, Visits Greensboro

By Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer On Nov. 7, 2019, Massachusetts Senator and Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren paid a visit to North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T).  This visit was part of a larger tour of North and South Carolina by Warren wherein she discussed education and healthcare. The senator is one of the frontrunners pursuing the Democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential election and her … Continue reading Senator Elizabeth Warren, Presidential Hopeful, Visits Greensboro

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