March For Science

  Jayce Shore Staff Writer Marches were held across the nation for the March For Science movement on April 22, which is known as Earth Day. The March For Science is a movement revolving around the celebration of science and the role it plays in the lives of civilians every day. The movement’s mission, according to the March For Science website, revolves around, “robustly funded … Continue reading March For Science

Greensboro creates map of city’s public art

Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Greensboro is a city that heavily embellishes its community with art decor and other adornments. Colleges, sidewalks, buildings, neighborhoods and even libraries are all profoundly decorated. Greensboro’s City Council members created an interactive map of the city’s art, in order to make it easily accessible for all. Google maps now includes an interactive portion that displays the location of over 160 … Continue reading Greensboro creates map of city’s public art

April 18 City Council Meeting

  Sarah Purnell Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 18, the City Council met in the Council Chamber in the Melvin Municipal Building in Downtown Greensboro.   Among the topics discussed at the meeting were public commentary, largely surrounding the Jose Charles case, the passing of an ordinance establishing original zoning and rezoning for a upcoming self-storage facility on Gate City Blvd., and a postponed motion … Continue reading April 18 City Council Meeting

GOP leader’s promise on bill to block same-sex marriage

Madison Hoffmann      Staff Writer NC House Speaker Tim Moore stated at a news conference in Raleigh that there will never be a state legislative hearing aimed at reversing the U.S. Supreme Court legalization of gay marriage.   “There are strong constitutional concerns with this legislation given that the U.S. Supreme Court has firmly ruled on the issue, therefore House Bill 780 will be … Continue reading GOP leader’s promise on bill to block same-sex marriage

HB 142: The New HB2

Jack Payton    Staff Writer Following the passing of an NC legislature bill that prohibits cities and counties across the state from passing non-discrimination laws, a multitude of government-funded bans against travel to North Carolina have been passed nationwide.   The bill, HB142, repealed some of the clauses of HB2 which required individuals in federal buildings to only use the bathroom of their birth gender, … Continue reading HB 142: The New HB2

Ted Budd Meet & Greet Article

Zachary Weaver News Editor             US Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) held a Meet & Greet event on Friday, April 15 at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown to meet constituents and hear their thoughts. This meet & greet was the first such event for Budd, according to his staffers.             A freshman representative from Advance, North Carolina, Budd was elected to the US House of Representatives in … Continue reading Ted Budd Meet & Greet Article

Child Welfare Reform in NC

Jack Payton    Staff Writer   NC Senator Tamara Barringer (R-17) has filed a bill, proposing an overhaul of the state’s child welfare programs.   The bill, Senate Bill 594, was filed April 4 by the Wake County Republican Senator, and plans to  re-organize the county-based welfare system to a larger, regional system. This would enable more oversight and create an easier target for the … Continue reading Child Welfare Reform in NC

HB2 repeal negotiators

Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   The ongoing HB2 controversy in North Carolina has finally been semi-addressed and improved. A group of CEOs from some of North Carolina’s biggest companies have taken stance against the controversial legislation.   “It’s somewhat of a tradition, or heritage, in our state that business leaders engage on important matters of state,” stated CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield … Continue reading HB2 repeal negotiators

SGA Meeting

  Jayce Shore   Staff Writer The UNCG Student Government Association (SGA) met on April 11 to discuss financial aid and how it benefits students at UNCG. The meeting opened with a presentation from Debra Slade, the Assistant Director for Outreach in the Financial Aid Office. Slade explained the Financial Aid Office’s workload and their outreach program to help students recognize they are there to … Continue reading SGA Meeting

McIver Demolition Project

Madison Hoffmann   Staff Writer Plans are being discussed for future demolition of the McIver building in order to construct two new infrastructures to grow the UNCG nursing/STEM program.   A four-story building will take the place of the existing McIver building, along with the construction of a south Chiller Plant.   The new south Chiller Plant will feed chilled water through underground lines to … Continue reading McIver Demolition Project