Kernersville Muslim Death Threats

Zachary Weaver News Editor A group of conservative activists made death threats against Kernersville Muslims on Thursday, February 16, during a meeting to stop the “Islamization of America,” prompting condemnation from Muslim advocate groups. The meeting consisted of 20 people at Captain Tom’s Seafood, one of which belonged to a right-wing anti-Muslim group, American Congress for Truth (ACT) for America. The group was allegedly meeting … Continue reading Kernersville Muslim Death Threats

New NC Democratic Party Chair Talks Goals; Short and Long Term

Timothy Emmerich and Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writers   The North Carolina Democratic Party has a new Chairman, his name, Wayne Goodwin.   Goodwin will serve in North Carolina for the 2017-2019 term. Previously, he served in four terms in NC’s House of Reps prior to serving as Insurance Commissioner for eight years. Goodwin received 92 percent of the votes cast by local party leaders … Continue reading New NC Democratic Party Chair Talks Goals; Short and Long Term

Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger refuses to repeal HB2

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   Phil Berger and other Republican officials in the House announced that they were not planning to repeal HB2, defeating NC Governor Roy Cooper’s latest attempt at a deal.   HB2 advocates have claimed that it protects women from sexual predators in the bathroom, despite no evidence of their scenario’s occurrence.   “Roy Cooper, Jennifer Roberts, and anyone else actively … Continue reading Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger refuses to repeal HB2

NC Legislation introduces HB 62

Sarah Kate Purnell    Staff Writer   NC legislature introduced House Bill 62 on FEB 8.  HB 62 would mandate women contemplating non-surgical abortion be informed that the process has the possibility of being reversed. The bill is an addition to HB 854, A Woman’s Right to Know Act, which was introduced back in 2011. A Woman’s Right to Know Act ensures that women receive … Continue reading NC Legislation introduces HB 62

HB13: Classroom Size Changes

Antonio Alamillo    Staff Writer   On Thursday, February 16, NC lawmakers passed House Bill 13, or HB13, which allows public schools to be able to control the sizes of their K-3 classes.   The NC House quickly approved the bill in order to avoid a GOP-led bill that planned to cut funding for art and physical education classes. Most lawmakers agreed that although HB13 … Continue reading HB13: Classroom Size Changes

Greensboro City Council Meeting

Madison Hoffman Staff Writer   The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday February 21 to discuss rezoning, the Golden LEAF Foundation, and contracts for Smith-Rowe.   An 8 to 0 vote passed on pulling out of the rezoning project of 1906 New Garden Road, an area that originally had been proposed to be a multi-use development site. The proposal was withdrawn after protests about disruption … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting

Michael Flynn Resignation scandal

Zachary Weaver    News Editor    Trump’s National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, resigned at presidential request on Monday, February 13 for his contacts with Russia before the inauguration and concealment of information from the White House. Flynn was appointed as National Security Advisor in Trump’s cabinet on November 18, 2016. The position did not require Senatorial confirmation, as it is part of the Executive Office … Continue reading Michael Flynn Resignation scandal

Bryan School of Business and Economics collaborates with VF Corporation

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   On February 2, Vanity Fair Corporation publicly announced its new partnership with UNCG’s Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies.   VF is an American footwear and clothing company that was founded in 1899. Its headquarters are currently located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The corporation owns several popular brands ranging from Jansport, Timberland, The North Face, Vans, and Nautica. … Continue reading Bryan School of Business and Economics collaborates with VF Corporation

Economic Impact of deportation

Linda Cheng   Staff Writer   President Donald Trump’s immigration policy has several unmentioned caveats- the most prominent of them being the fact that his policies could cost taxpayers billions of dollars. This aspect is something that most advocates of the immigration policy, including Trump himself, do not seem willing to admit. Despite President Trump’s promises to the electorate to lower taxes and decrease the … Continue reading Economic Impact of deportation

The Ramifications of ACA Repeal

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer   On January 12, 2017, Senate Republicans approved a budget blueprint, allowing them to take down the seven-year-old Affordable Care Act with next to no threat of Democratic filibuster. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of Americans gain health care coverage by barring insurance companies from denying plans due to pre-existing conditions and by providing subsidies to the … Continue reading The Ramifications of ACA Repeal