Why UNCG Students Should Vote

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer Various organizations around UNCG have been preparing the student body for an upcoming local election. Student groups such as UNCG’s College Democrats and local organizations like Unifour One have been spreading the word about the November election and registering students to vote. “It’s important that students are registered to vote because they’re the future,” said Miles Davis, who volunteers for Unifour … Continue reading Why UNCG Students Should Vote

A Closer Look at the Upcoming Nursing Facility to Replace McIver

Joe Schuler Staff Writer Beginning in December 2017, the McIver building will be closed to all students. In the past, the building has been closed for renovations, but this time it will be closed for demolition. In it’s place will be a new, unnamed building that will supply UNCG with an updated nursing program. This building is just another step on the School of Nursing’s … Continue reading A Closer Look at the Upcoming Nursing Facility to Replace McIver

SGA Elects New Members and Contributes to Hurricane Relief

Traci Summers Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) of UNCG met on Sept. 19 to discuss new events and plans as well as to complete their weekly rituals such as announcements, amendments, special reports and more. The meeting was held by the executive members: the president, vice president and attorney general. Some very important announcements were made during the assembly, many of which included … Continue reading SGA Elects New Members and Contributes to Hurricane Relief

UNCG Police: Notice of Found Items

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION, DONATION OR AUCTION OF ARTICLES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE UNC-GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA Notice is hereby given that the UNC Greensboro Police Department, City of Greensboro, North Carolina, have in their possession Bicycles, Desktop Computers, Jewelry, Drivers Licenses, BB Guns and Books, wallets, clothing, cell phones, electronics, US Currency and firearms through seizure, confiscation or Found Property. … Continue reading UNCG Police: Notice of Found Items

Irma and the “One America Appeal”

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer Last week, Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean Islands and the southeastern part of the United States. While the effects were not as drastic as originally predicted in the United States, 23 people died and millions were affected by flooding and loss of electricity. Hurricane Harvey caused an estimated $75 billion in losses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reported that the … Continue reading Irma and the “One America Appeal”

DeVos to Review Obama Era Sexual Assault Policies

Chris Funchess Staff Writer On Thursday, Sept. 7, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced that her department is evaluating Obama-era Department of Education policies that focus on campus sexual assault. During her speech, Secretary DeVos made clear that “One rape is one too many, one assault is one too many, one aggressive act of harassment is one too many, one person denied due process is one … Continue reading DeVos to Review Obama Era Sexual Assault Policies

Mental Health Month at UNCG

Kevin Liu Staff Writer One of the biggest issues that people struggle with in everyday life is their mental health. Mental health has become a key issue in our country that has connected people with many tragedies across the nation. One of many places where concern for mental health is most prevalent is on college campuses. Movies and televisions about college life show the good … Continue reading Mental Health Month at UNCG

UNCG Enrollment Approaches 20,000

Sarah Purnell Staff Writer On Sept. 6, 2017 the University of North Carolina at Greensboro announced its highest overall enrollment ever of 19,922 students. “Our record enrollment and steady growth demonstrate that UNCG is living up to its promise as an institution that provides opportunity and academic excellence for both undergraduate and graduate students,” said UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., UNCG Now reported. According … Continue reading UNCG Enrollment Approaches 20,000

Tori Carle’s Operation Bed Roll

Ian Hammock Staff Writer Recently, North Carolina native Tori Carle received the National Leadership Award for her work in recycling. This work, which popularized the material named “plarn,” a fabric made out of plastic, has brought her nation-wide attention after knitting it into items like bedding for the homeless. Thankfully, she had the time to give an interview to the Carolinian. Q: Where did you … Continue reading Tori Carle’s Operation Bed Roll

The Testing Debate

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer In “Testing Miss Malarkey” by Judy Finchler, it’s called “THE TEST DAY.” It’s a day that creates anxiety for students and teachers alike. Mothers prepare their children for “THE TEST” during bedtime and ask if “this test will hinder [their child’s] Ivy League chances.” Teachers line up for the school nurse before “THE TEST” starts. The North Carolina Board of Education … Continue reading The Testing Debate