Linda Cheng Staff Writer The Republican-controlled NC senate subpoenaed Cooper’s cabinet pick of Larry Hall for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on February 23. Hall, a former legislator and Marine Corps veteran, has become just a piece in the ongoing chess game between the Democrat controlled executive branch and Republican dominated General Assembly.   The Republican controlled legislature subpoenaed Larry Hall because he … Continue reading NC Senate subpoenas Cooper cabinet pick

Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Richard Burr found himself in the middle of a pandemonium regarding recent allegations of communicating with Russia. “I simply had two conversations with two different media outlets on one specific thing,” Burr said in a press release. “I didn’t do anything inappropriate or in any way compromise the integrity of the investigation. “I felt I had something to share that didn’t … Continue reading Richard Burr defends Russia-related allegations against Trump

Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On February 22, NC House Bill 186 was introduced by legislators in hopes to serve as a replacement to controversial bathroom bill, HB2. “The regulation of access to multiple occupancy bathrooms, to showers, and to changing facilities is a matter of general, statewide concern and the entire field of regulations of such access is preempted from regulation except as provided … Continue reading NC proposes “compromise” to HB2 bathroom bill: House Bill 186

Madison Hoffman Staff Writer On Tuesday, February 28, the SGA assembled with a main focus on the events of Mental Health Week, followed by a usual procession of government agenda. The weeklong event, geared at raising awareness for mental health, stemmed from an SGA meeting last November. Hollie Shields, Chief of Staff and Association of Student Government Liaison, suggested an idea at the meeting to … Continue reading SGA Focuses on Mental Health

Jayce Shore Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 1, the UNCG Faculty Senate gathered in the Virginia Dare room in the Alumni House to discuss business. Faculty Chair Anne Wallace confirmed the minutes and the dates of two new resolutions, one for Faculty Accessibility to Students on April 5 and another meeting set on May 4 for a resolution involving edits to UNCG’s withdrawal policy. On … Continue reading Faculty Senate at UNCG