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Last faculty senate discusses HB2, conflict of interest, class expulsion appeals policy

    Zack Weaver   News Editor The UNCG Faculty Senate held its last meeting of the semester on Wednesday, May 4, discussing resolutions on HB2, class expulsion appeals, and work conflict of interest guidelines, among other assorted topics. Dr. Anne Wallace, Faculty Senate Chair, commenced the meeting by remarking on recent statements on House Bill 2 (HB2). She noted that because of the university’s near­unanimous commitment to non­discrimination, … Continue reading Last faculty senate discusses HB2, conflict of interest, class expulsion appeals policy

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Greensboro City Council meeting discusses public dissatisfaction with police, Family Dollar construction controversy

Jamie Howell    Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, April 19, focusing on dissatisfaction with police and the construction of a Family Dollar. The majority of the meeting was dominated by public dissatisfaction with recent Greensboro police actions. Tawana Sampson spoke on her abuse while in prison for a traffic violation. Sampson brought up the issue of releasing police footage, … Continue reading Greensboro City Council meeting discusses public dissatisfaction with police, Family Dollar construction controversy

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So long, college: a reflection before graduation

Matt Harris Features Editor My roommate owns a 7-inch record by a band called Styrofoam Ceiling: two songs on transparent, surf green vinyl, packaged in a clear plastic sleeve with a small card inside that gives the name of the band, the names of the songs, a serial number and absolutely nothing else. And though this may not seem like much, all the information that … Continue reading So long, college: a reflection before graduation

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News, Uncategorized

Farewell wisdom from a neurotic news editor

Maggie Young    News Editor Well kids, I think Drake said it best when he said “started from the bottom now we here.” Somehow I made it from being an awkward, overeager teenager to being a slightly less awkward, and still overeager twenty-two-year-old. Let me tell ya, it was a wild ride. I think I would be doing you lovely readers (hopefully some of you … Continue reading Farewell wisdom from a neurotic news editor

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featured, News, Spartan News, Uncategorized, UNCG Students

Spellings protest

Catie Byrne Opinions Editor On April 25, 12-15 students gathered at the back entrance of the Weatherspoon Museum to protest Margaret Spellings’ visit to campus. Of the Spellings protest attendants, a majority also participated and organized UNCG’s HB-2 protest. Throughout the protest, participants chanted: ““Hey hey, ho ho, Margaret Spelling’s has got to go! When students’ rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand … Continue reading Spellings protest

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Spellings’ visit to UNCG regarded with uncertainty

Zack Weaver   News Editor Maggie Young   News Editor Spellings’ visit to UNC-Greensboro regarded with uncertainty UNC system President Margaret Spellings visited UNCG campus Monday, April 25, as a part of her UNC system tour. Spellings has been touring the UNC system, visiting every campus in the system, with UNCG being school 14 of 17. She has met with faculty, administration, staff and students … Continue reading Spellings’ visit to UNCG regarded with uncertainty

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Spartan Trader shuts doors

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer The Spartan Trader, an all-purpose consignment shop for oddities and household goods on the UNC-Greensboro campus, closed last Saturday, leaving those seeking to rent a bicycle or buy used clothing with one less option in the area. The store opened four or five years ago, says Samantha Miller, an entrepreneurship student at the Bryan School of Business working at the … Continue reading Spartan Trader shuts doors

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Spartan News, Uncategorized, UNCG Faculty & Staff, UNCG Students

Minerva’s Midday series teaches students life skills

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Minerva’s Midday is a weekly event that focuses on providing life skills for UNC-Greensboro students. The program was started by Coordinator Vincent Justiniano, UNCG graduate assistant, and newly graduated intern Shara Cotton for Campus Activities and Programs (CAP). Justiniano described starting this initiative as something he had a strong connection to. Along with Cotton, they secured a budget, booked reservations … Continue reading Minerva’s Midday series teaches students life skills

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Faculty discusses COACHE survey results

Zachary Weaver     Staff Writer The General Faculty of UNC-Greensboro met on Wednesday, April 20 to discuss recent COACHE survey results and other faculty business. Anne Wallace commenced the meeting, and Wade Maki read preceding senate’s meeting. Provost Dana Dunn provided the introductory statement, mentioning a Virginia school case ruling that bathroom laws were discriminatory, and held implications for North Carolina law. Specifically, the … Continue reading Faculty discusses COACHE survey results

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