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North Carolina debates over new confirmation hearing law

Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer   In December 2016, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law enacting the use of confirmation hearings in order to confirm and assess appointed governmental nominees. The confirmation hearings, foreign to North Carolina tradition, came just before the transition in power between former Governor Pat McCrory and current Governor Roy Cooper. Prior to the ruling, state law read, “The … Continue reading North Carolina debates over new confirmation hearing law

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Anti-Abortion Rallies and Reactions

Timothy Emmerich   Staff Writer Anti-abortion and pro-choice rallies have been held across the country over the  past month, calling alternately for the ban or support of abortion.   “I personally believe that abortion is a profound injustice to the human race,” says Andy LaBine, 44, on the anti-abortion side of a rally outside of a Planned Parenthood in St. Paul, Minnesota, said to the … Continue reading Anti-Abortion Rallies and Reactions

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District Judge Rules in Favor of Greensboro Referendum

Zachary Weaver    News Editor   GREENSBORO- In early February Judge Catherine Eagles, a United States district judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, ruled that Greensboro could hold a referendum on city council elections, preceding a court case challenging redistricting in the NC Senate. Judge Eagles ruled that the Greensboro populace shouldn’t have to wait for a city council referendum until after the … Continue reading District Judge Rules in Favor of Greensboro Referendum

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Brown is the New White: Colors of UNCG

Jack Payton   Staff Writer On Tuesday, February 7, the second session of Brown is the New White was held at UNCG. During the event, attendees discussed the problems of discrimination, its causes, and how to solve them through understanding of one another. Brown is the New White was held once before at UNCG, on September 20, 2016, aimed at furthering relationships and understandings between … Continue reading Brown is the New White: Colors of UNCG

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Challenges Abound for Trump’s Immigration Ban

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer   On February 9, a federal appeals panel unanimously rejected President Trump’s ban on travel into the United States from seven largely Muslim nations for a second time after his attempt to reinstate its effects. The travel ban was one of the first executive orders President Trump issued after taking office this year, it suspended refugee entry into the United … Continue reading Challenges Abound for Trump’s Immigration Ban

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SGA works on rebranding UNCG

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   The Student Government Association met on Tuesday, February 7 to discuss raising UNCG’s public profile. The meeting featured guest speaker Associate Vice Chancellor, Jeff Shafer. The focus of the meeting heavily pertained to enhancing UNCG’s campus and increasing its North Carolina visibility.   Shafer began his presentation by explaining how UNCG is a school that many do not know … Continue reading SGA works on rebranding UNCG

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Greensboro City Council Meeting

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday, Feb 7 to discuss city projects and bond usage.   The meeting began with Greensboro Police Foundation special presentation of a mobile command unit.   The Greensboro Police Foundation is a local community that assists in outfitting Greensboro officers and made Greensboro one of the first cities in the country to provide … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting

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Cooper optimistic about HB2 repeal, Republicans dubious

Zachary Weaver   News Editor North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper continues to express optimism for a future HB2 repeal, despite a dubious Republican response. This follows the failed repeal attempt in December 2016, in which Charlotte lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise with Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly. The Senate in December 2016 brought a bill that would remove HB2 from the books, … Continue reading Cooper optimistic about HB2 repeal, Republicans dubious

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SGA discusses election process, referendum

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer   On Tuesday, January 31, the SGA met to discuss business and changes to the SGA election process. Current Student Body President Joseph B. Graham and Vice President Sajin Chhabra both expressed excitement over coming elections. There will be a new presidential administration and new electoral concepts, such as the ticket system commonly used in federal elections, that Graham plans … Continue reading SGA discusses election process, referendum

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