Traci Summers Staff Writer The UNCG College Democrats is a politically involved, progressive and engaged group of students that works on campaigning their platform and assisting the Democratic party. The organization was founded in 1955 and has weekly meetings that are open to any UNCG student. The President of the UNCG Democrats, Roger Cooper, has been a member for a year and started his career … Continue reading A look at UNCG College Democrats
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The former chief of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and his chief deputy have called for the repeal of a core piece of the state’s Clean Air Act. Donald van der Vaart, who served as the chief of DEQ, and his chief deputy, John Evans, published a seven page opinion piece in “Environmental Law Reporter” in September 2017. The … Continue reading Demoted former DEQ chief contradicts department policy in national environmental journal
Madison Hoffmann News Editor On Friday, President Donald Trump threatened to remove the United States from the Iran nuclear deal, one that holds Iran’s nuclear program in limbo, if Congress and U.S. allies fail to agree on strengthening and fortifying the accord. One of Trump’s top campaign pledges, to remove the United States from the Iran nuclear agreements that he considers to be inadequately negotiated, … Continue reading Trump’s Iran Strategy
Chris Funchess Staff Writer Germany’s election on Sept. 24 was remarkable for a country that has been defined by stability and rationality for the past decades, particularly under Chancellor Angela Merkel’s stewardship. Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) stole the show with a strong showing of 12.6 percent of the vote, worrying many. This recent trend of outside parties challenging the long-standing political paradigm is not unique … Continue reading The German Election
Kevin Liu Staff Writer This month, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is hosting the Second Annual Spartans Leading for an Inclusive Campus (LINC) Conference. UNCG’s Offices of Leadership and Service-Learning (OLSL), Intercultural Engagement (OIE), Campus Activities and Programs (CAP) and Keker First Year Common Read Grant are sponsoring this one-day leadership conference that focuses on intersections of identity, inclusion, and diversity. This year’s … Continue reading Second Annual LINC Conference
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer A University of North Carolina at Greensboro professor is running for North Carolina Senate. The candidate, Dr. Jennifer Mangrum, is a clinical Associate Professor in the UNCG’s School of Education. She will be campaigning in Rockingham County as an opponent to the incumbent Phil Berger. “This all started because I feel like I’m an advocate for teachers,” said Mangrum. “There have … Continue reading UNCG Professor Runs for NC Senate
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Oct. 10, primary elections for Greensboro City Council will be held across the five districts. UNCG is located in District 4 which also encompasses Friendly Shopping Center. The College Hill and Glenwood neighborhoods, where many UNCG students live, are located in District 3. Only two candidates are running in the District 4 primaries: Nancy Hoffmann and Gary Kenton. Hoffmann is … Continue reading Overview on District 3 and 4 candidates
Madison Hoffmann News Editor After countless years of the repression of women, Saudi Arabia took a progressive step forward after announcing the long awaited news on Sept. 26 that women will be able to legally drive. Though the decision will not take effect until June of 2018, this is a massive landmark in the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Though it is not technically illegal … Continue reading Saudi Arabia Allows Women to Drive in 2018
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On Sept. 22 the North Carolina Historical Commission voted to delay a decision to relocate three Confederate monuments from Raleigh to the Bentonville Battlefield. The three monuments include the 1895 Confederate Monument, the Henry Lawson Wyatt Monument and the North Carolina Women of the Confederacy Monument. The Historical Commission declared the delay after Gov. Roy Cooper asked for the monuments … Continue reading NC Historical Commission Delays Relocation of Confederate Monuments
Submitted by Katherine Ellis ktellis@uncg.edu One suspect is behind bars and another is still on the run after a carjacking late Monday night. 21-year-old, Jeremy Vann Schmidt, from Greensboro was taken into custody on Tuesday. According to Detective Tyndall with the Greensboro Police Department, officers responded to a robbery call at 100 Grovecrest Way, near UNC-Greensboro around 11p.m. on Monday. According to officials, two … Continue reading UPDATE: Search for one of two men behind Brown Summit carjacking continues
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