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Emnit Birega, Lily Musai, News

Tunnel of Oppression comes to UNCG

By Emnit Brega, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The Tunnel Of Oppression started in 1993 at Western Illinois University as a residential hall program and last Monday, the Office of Multicultural Affairs brought it to UNC-Greensboro. The Social Justice Group and Kaleidoscope collaborated on this event; they visited the Tunnel of Oppression at N.C. State and got feedback in order to create their own … Continue reading Tunnel of Oppression comes to UNCG

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Emnit Birega, News

SGA Vice Presidential debates

By Emnit Birega, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Last Tuesday and Wednesday, the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a debate for the three candidates running vice president: Brittany Archie, Antonio Southern and Hinsene Samson. Also in attendance were the current vice president, president, and some of the student body. The candidates were asked to give their opening statements before a variety of questions were … Continue reading SGA Vice Presidential debates

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McCrory and N.C. GA clash over coal ash

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 This past week, lawmakers in the General Assembly considered appointments from Governor Pat McCrory. While this is usually not much news, the recent appealed ruling that the General Assembly stepped outside its powers to appoint members of commissions established by the North Carolina Coal Ash Management Commission has left many watching the situation closely. The North … Continue reading McCrory and N.C. GA clash over coal ash

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Maggie Young, News

i-Care Alliance fights to end hunger

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Ending hunger by 2020 may seem like an impossible feat, but that is exactly what Robert Horton, president and founder of i-Care Alliance, plans to accomplish. About a year ago, Horton watched Clyde Fitzgerald of Second Harvest Food Bank on TV. At the time the food bank— which according to its website is “the premier hunger … Continue reading i-Care Alliance fights to end hunger

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molly ashline, News

New center for housing

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published print Apr. 1, 2015 On Feb. 19, a proposal endorsed by Provost Dana Dunn to open a Center for Housing and Community Studies was presented to UNC-Greensboro’s Board of Trustees. This center proposal comes on the heels of the UNC Board of Governors’ decision to close three other centers in North Carolina. While these two events closely coincide, Dunn is sure … Continue reading New center for housing

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Food insecurity at UNCG

By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 In 2009, a study from the Food Research and Action Center showed that Greensboro, N.C. ranks the second most food insecure city in the country. According to the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks, between 2010-2014, North Carolina consistently made the top-10 list for states with the highest percentage of citizens experiencing food insecurity.  … Continue reading Food insecurity at UNCG

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AAUP members voice opinions

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Professors from across North Carolina didn’t hold back about the politics and social issues impacting higher education on Saturday when the N.C. State Chapter for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) held its annual conference at UNC-Greensboro in the Elliott University Center. The conference was titled, “Reclaiming the Narrative for Higher Education in North Carolina,” … Continue reading AAUP members voice opinions

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N.C. General Assembly names 16 new Board of Governors members

Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer The North Carolina General Assembly elected 16 members of the 32-member Board of Governors this past week, the News and Observer reports. The Senate’s appointees included seven Republicans and one Democrat, and the House’s appointees included seven Republicans and a member who is not politically affiliated. The appointments include nine new members, who will be joining the legislative body of the … Continue reading N.C. General Assembly names 16 new Board of Governors members

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Maggie Young, News

Greensboro City Council celebrates positive changes

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Although turnout was low during last week’s Greensboro City Council meeting, spirits were high as the subjects discussed covered a variety of celebrations. Beginning the meeting was a resolution in support and honor of Greensboro’s public safety employees. Several councilmembers read statistics related to Greensboro’s emergency services and first responders. Last year there were 291,062 police … Continue reading Greensboro City Council celebrates positive changes

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molly ashline, News

Chappell named Title IX Coordinator

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Murphie Chappell is UNC-Greensboro’s Title IX Coordinator, and the first to fill the position full-time.  Chappell has been at UNCG for a month. Previously, Chappell worked as a staff attorney at the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault, which handled civil cases surrounding sexual assault. Her prior career involved her in the legal minutiae of Title … Continue reading Chappell named Title IX Coordinator

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