Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On Monday, March 27, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow gun owners to carry weapons to churches co-existing on school grounds. HB174 would allow individuals with concealed handgun permits to bring their weapons onto the school grounds, but only while there were no school related activities in session. The bill is backed … Continue reading HB174 passes in NC House
Madison Hoffman Staff Writer Dr. Martin Halbert has been named the new Dean of UNCG University Libraries. Halbert received his bachelor’s degree at Rice University in Texas, obtained his master’s degree from the University of Texas, and gained his doctorate from Emory University. The Dean of University Libraries serves as the chief administrative officer for the Libraries and the leader … Continue reading New Library Dean
Zachary Weaver News Editor Holly Shields (P) and Mikaela Portugal (VP) won the Student Government Association presidential election on Friday, March 31, beating out opponents Colby Kirkman and Michaela Stovall with 52.4 percent of the vote. A Kernersville native, Shields has been involved in SGA for most of her time at UNCG, and held the Chief of Staff office until her election. She … Continue reading Interview with President-Elect Holly Shields and VP-Elect Mikaela Portugal
Jack Payton Staff Writer Activists have begun rallying once more for the Equal Rights Amendment, thought dead after its 1982 ratification deadline was passed. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first proposed in 1923, stating in its first section “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” The … Continue reading Equal Rights Amendment: 35 Years After
Zachary Weaver News Editor The SGA electoral debate was held on March 22, with SGA presidential and vice-presidential candidates discussing their policies and plans. The two candidate teams were Colby Kirkman (Pres.) / Michaela Stovall (VP) and Holly Shields (Pres.) / Mikaela Portugal (VP). Kirkman emphasized a focus on inter-campus unity, especially with A&T, stating a desire to “unite the city.” Kirkman also cited … Continue reading SGA Debate sets goals for coming year
Linda Cheng Staff Writer NC House Bill 63, otherwise known as the Citizens Protection Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation which would crack down on undocumented immigrants charged with crimes. It moved closer to becoming law on Tuesday, with the North Carolina House Judiciary Committee voting six to five last week to advance it. House Bill 63 would strengthen the state’s … Continue reading NC undocumented immigrants crackdown bill
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 21, the Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss business and upcoming events for the semester. On March 22, 2017, an election debate for the presidential and vice presidential positions in the SGA to replace the current graduating class members was held at 7 p.m. in EUC Maple. Current President Joseph B. Graham and current … Continue reading SGA meeting March 21
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer The Education Trust listed UNCG as a leader in narrowing the educational gap between white and black students. The Education Trust is a nonprofit organization that works to promote adequate education for all students – in particular students of color. Additionally, the Education Trust emphasizes education equality for students who come from low income backgrounds. This report … Continue reading UNCG narrows education gap between white and black students
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer After months of planning to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known colloquially as Obamacare, President Trump and GOP leaders determined plans for the proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA). Though the initial vote, scheduled for March 24, has been delayed, the AHCA remains the main indicator of how the GOP foresees American health care. The … Continue reading American Health Care Act: A glimpse into America’s proposed health care future
Madison Hoffman Staff Writer A week and two days after closing, the Greensboro staple for hot dogs and ice cream, Yum Yum Better Ice Cream, has opened its doors back to the public. Yum Yum was closed after an incident was reported at 1:42 p.m. of a vehicle running into the side of the building on Wednesday, March 15. The accident took place … Continue reading Yum Yum’s reopens in time for warmer weather
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