How UNCG students can qualify for the federal student debt forgiveness program

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer In October 2022, applications will open for President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. This plan was announced Aug. 24 and promises to forgive up to $20,000 for those who are eligible and who apply through the proper channels.  According to a survey conducted by financial coaching company Student Loan Planner, 53 percent of high-debt student loan borrowers experience depression, nine … Continue reading How UNCG students can qualify for the federal student debt forgiveness program

Interview with Marques Ogden: His Story

Brianna Martinez Editor, News I got the pleasure of interviewing Marques Ogden who is a retired NFL player, who now lives in North Carolina and now is an inspirational keynote speaker, three-times best selling author, and a business coach/consultant.  Mr.Ogden shares his life-changing and inspiring story to people all over the world. Ogden is originally from Washington D.C. where he attended both St. John’s High … Continue reading Interview with Marques Ogden: His Story

Dreamville Festival

Brianna Martinez Editor, News The Dreamville Festival was held in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 2nd and 3rd. Many famous artists like J.Cole, Kehlani, Ashanti, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Wayne and many others performed on stage while crowds of people gathered in Raleigh at the Dorothea Dix Park to have a good time and enjoy live music from some of the best artists. Gates opened at … Continue reading Dreamville Festival

UNCG Lifts Mandatory Mask Mandate

Brianna Martinez Editor, News Beginning March 1st 2022, UNCG sent out a message to all UNCG faculty and students about recent updates on COVID-19 protocols. The decline of COVID-19 cases on campus and within the Greensboro community led to the mask mandate being lifted on the University campus. With orders from the UNC system office, guidance from the Governor, CDC, and NC Department of health … Continue reading UNCG Lifts Mandatory Mask Mandate

Covid-19, Russia & Ukraine, The United States of America

Brianna Martinez Editor, News The world as we know it is facing hard times right before our eyes. The news is filled with the latest updates about what is going on not only where we live, but all around the world. It is important to know that everything happening right now affects us all, and we must stand together during these dark times, and be … Continue reading Covid-19, Russia & Ukraine, The United States of America

UNCG Student Resources…Let’s Talk About It

Brianna Martinez Editor, News UNC Greensboro has many resources on campus to help make students feel supported and guide them through their journey at UNCG.  As students, being aware of the ways in which UNCG is there to help and support you is very important. Especially through these difficult times, working as a community is the best option, for both faculty and students.  Here are … Continue reading UNCG Student Resources…Let’s Talk About It

2022 Lunar New Year

Brianna Martinez Editor, News February 1st, 2022 was officially the beginning of the Lunar New Year, also known as the year of the Tiger. Some may ask what is the Lunar New Year? It originated from many Asian cultures, which instead of following a Solar calendar, follow a Lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year’s Eve falls on the 31st of January and begins February 1st, … Continue reading 2022 Lunar New Year

Farewell to the Class of 2021

Naima Said Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has confirmed it will hold its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 in person.  The ceremony will be broken up into two separate days, May 7 and May 8. It will be grouped by student major and spread throughout different times on each day. Every student will be allowed … Continue reading Farewell to the Class of 2021

Part Three of Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series

Austin Horne News Editor PRIDE! Of the Community is a collection housed digitally with the UNCG library system that has been working to create a history of the Triad’s LGBTQ+ community for the past five years.  According to TriadHistory, “it is the first large-scale initiative” of its kind. This month, the creators of the project, David Gwynn and Stacey Krim, have brought an exhibit on … Continue reading Part Three of Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series