Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer In late September, Hurricane Matthew shook North Carolina, bringing damage throughout the state, much of it from dam failures. Of the at least 17 dams that failed as a result of the storm, 13 of them are in the local Cape Fear River Basin. The failure of dams caused hazardous flooding conditions across the eastern portion of the state. … Continue reading The impact of Hurricane Matthew on North Carolina dams
Linda Cheng Staff Writer The UNCG Career Services Center is hosting an Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, November 10 from 5-7 p.m. The dinner is lead by CSC Networking Initiatives Coordinator Lucretia King, and provides many opportunities for students to network among themselves and with community members. The Etiquette Dinner is an annual event where students have the opportunity to learn the proper rules of … Continue reading CSC to host annual Etiquette Dinner
Jack Payton Staff Writer GREENSBORO- Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence (R-IN) held a rally in the Greensboro Coliseum on October 24 to support running mate Donald Trump and to encourage voter participation in the upcoming election. Pence focused on the values of the Republican Party and plans for the country once elected. His talking points included economic revitalization through tax cuts on the upper … Continue reading Mike Pence rallies conservative voters in Greensboro
Zachary Weaver News Editor First Lady Michelle Obama and Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton (D) jointly held a rally at Wake Forest University on Thursday, November 27 in support of Clinton’s campaign. Clinton spoke first, topics including the support of Governor Candidate Roy Cooper (D-NC) and Senatorial Candidate Deborah Ross (D-NC), climate change, veterans support, marriage equality, immigration reform, economic equality, affordable education, and ending … Continue reading Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton rally at Wake Forest, emphasize unity and voting
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s leaked emails have led to criticism of the candidate both from allies on the left as well as her opponent, Republican nominee Donald Trump. United States intelligence agencies have said the emails were hacked from Clinton Campaign Chairman John Podesta’s email account by Russian hackers, in an unprecedented attempt by a foreign government … Continue reading Email dump reveals inner workings of Clinton campaign
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer Some of the state districts used in November’s election have been ruled unconstitutional by federal courts. Despite the resolution of the 13 US congressional districts earlier this year, the districts which will determine NC state legislators have not been updated. Every ten years, congressional district lines are redrawn after the United States census. The purpose is to ensure that … Continue reading NC redistricting stems from controversy, causes confusion
Jack Payton Staff Writer On October 16, Planned Parenthood celebrated its centennial anniversary, marking 100 years of reproductive health services. The non-profit organization, which focuses on providing and promoting reproductive services and education to the public, was founded by Margaret Sanger (1879-1966), who opened the first birth control clinic in the United States on October 16, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York. Since then, the … Continue reading 100 Years of Planning Parenthood
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer NORTH CAROLINA- From September 28 to October 10 Hurricane Matthew pummeled the Atlantic area, causing damage and loss of life to Haiti, the United States, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, among others. The catastrophic effects of Hurricane Matthew continue to plague the southeastern United States, where 43 lives were lost. Flooding and other hurricane-related problems still threaten North Carolina. … Continue reading The Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Wednesday October 19, a faculty forum was held to discuss Global Engagement teaching and opportunities. Global Engagement is a UNCG five-year plan that strives to prepare students for the increasingly prominent global society through classes, academic and extracurricular events, and studying abroad. Examples of Global engagement programs include the Keker’s First Year Common Read (KFYCR) and Intercultural Competency Workshops. Dr. … Continue reading FACULTY FORUM ON UNCG’S PLAN OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Zachary Weaver News Editor The third and final Presidential Debate was held on Wednesday, October 19 at the University of Nevada’s Thomas and Mack Center, with Candidates Hillary Clinton (D) and Donald Trump (R) debating their plans on economics, immigration, and foreign policy. The debate was moderated by Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, and followed a format of question-answers-open discussion. The evening was characterized … Continue reading Candidate policies clash in last Presidential Debate
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