Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On West Gate City Boulevard, UNCG is currently undergoing a vast expansion of Spartan Village. Expected to open prior to the 2017 fall semester, the project will contain two new residence halls and 26,000 square feet of retail space, costing roughly $50.9 million to complete. All establishments will be locally owned and operated. “It’s a way to bring the neighborhood … Continue reading Spartan Village Expansion
Linda Cheng Staff Writer UNC Greensboro has been recognized as a top performer in the subcategories of public engagement and water in the 2016 Sustainable Campus Index. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) was established in 2005 to help coordinate and strengthen campus sustainability efforts at regional and national levels, and to serve as the first North American professional association … Continue reading UNCG recognized as top Sustainable Campus performer
Jayce Shore Staff Writer UNCG- The SGA met in the Cone Ballroom on October 31, to discuss business and reports from around the UNCG community. The meeting officially opened with vice president Sajin Chhabra announcing an aforementioned resume workshop lead by Eren Ressler, a UNCG student who currently works in the career center. “I’ve used my vice presidency and my positions as finance chair … Continue reading SGA discusses resumes, athletics and updates in tuition and fees
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council convened on Tuesday, November 1 to discuss the recognition of the Guilford College/New Garden area as a heritage community, recent Greensboro police violence, and the annexation of land on Trosper Rd. into corporate limits. First on the agenda was to discuss the recognition of the Guilford College/ New Garden area as a heritage community. It is … Continue reading City Council Discusses Heritage Community, Police Brutality
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On Wednesday, November 9, just before 3 a.m., Donald J. Trump was elected as the 45th President of The United States of America. After a long campaign season against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, and third-party challengers, Trump has officially come out on top with 279 electoral votes. Thoughts about the results of the election ran high among supporters of … Continue reading National and local reactions to the 2016 Presidential Re-elect
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO – Upsetting polls and predictions, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton last Tuesday, ending what has been one of the most bitter and divisive presidential campaigns in modern American history. Trump’s margin of victory came from many of the demographic groups that Clinton had been relying on throughout the campaign, as she failed to replicate the … Continue reading The results are in across the nation and North Carolina
Antonio Rivera Staff Writer As President Barack Obama’s time in office is coming to an end, a lot of people have chosen to look back on the past eight years. As we reflect, it seems one of the biggest political stars to emerge from Obama’s presidency is his wife, Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama has become one of the biggest pop icons in America. Her … Continue reading Was there ever room for someone in the spotlight with Michelle Obama?
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer The UNCG Student Government Association (SGA) held a meeting on Tuesday, October 25 to report the results of campus events and discuss future activities and programs. The meeting began with Activities and Campus Events President Antonio Roberson announcing the first-ever Spartan Choice Awards. Students have the opportunity to nominate fellow students for awards based on leadership, diversity, and service. Voting … Continue reading SGA discusses campus events and progress
Jayce Shore Staff Writer Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren held a rally at Meredith College on October 25, campaigning for Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton and NC Senatorial Candidate Deborah Ross. “Clinton and Ross both come from working families and know what it means to build a future, not just for some of our kids, but for all of our kids,” Warren said. “They want … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren campaigns for Clinton, discusses Trump
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO – Students at UNCG, as well as members of the Greensboro community, can cast early ballots at the Kaplan Wellness Center on Gate City Boulevard. “The Chancellor’s office and other campus administrators worked with the local board of elections to find a site on campus that would provide parking and accessibility without disrupting academic activity,” said Assistant Director for … Continue reading Early voting convenient for students and community
