Madison Hoffman News Editor A new way to fight cellphone addiction in school has made its way to UNCG. Meet Pocket Points, a free app that offers students incentives such as free food and discounted items for staying off of their phones. Pocket Points started in 2014 after two college students who attended California State University, Chico experienced the real life problem of cell phone … Continue reading Pocket Points Arrives at UNCG
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer Various organizations around UNCG have been preparing the student body for an upcoming local election. Student groups such as UNCG’s College Democrats and local organizations like Unifour One have been spreading the word about the November election and registering students to vote. “It’s important that students are registered to vote because they’re the future,” said Miles Davis, who volunteers for Unifour … Continue reading Why UNCG Students Should Vote
Joe Schuler Staff Writer Beginning in December 2017, the McIver building will be closed to all students. In the past, the building has been closed for renovations, but this time it will be closed for demolition. In it’s place will be a new, unnamed building that will supply UNCG with an updated nursing program. This building is just another step on the School of Nursing’s … Continue reading A Closer Look at the Upcoming Nursing Facility to Replace McIver
Traci Summers Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) of UNCG met on Sept. 19 to discuss new events and plans as well as to complete their weekly rituals such as announcements, amendments, special reports and more. The meeting was held by the executive members: the president, vice president and attorney general. Some very important announcements were made during the assembly, many of which included … Continue reading SGA Elects New Members and Contributes to Hurricane Relief
NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION, DONATION OR AUCTION OF ARTICLES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE UNC-GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA Notice is hereby given that the UNC Greensboro Police Department, City of Greensboro, North Carolina, have in their possession Bicycles, Desktop Computers, Jewelry, Drivers Licenses, BB Guns and Books, wallets, clothing, cell phones, electronics, US Currency and firearms through seizure, confiscation or Found Property. … Continue reading UNCG Police: Notice of Found Items
Kevin Liu Staff Writer One of the biggest issues that people struggle with in everyday life is their mental health. Mental health has become a key issue in our country that has connected people with many tragedies across the nation. One of many places where concern for mental health is most prevalent is on college campuses. Movies and televisions about college life show the good … Continue reading Mental Health Month at UNCG
Sarah Purnell Staff Writer On Sept. 6, 2017 the University of North Carolina at Greensboro announced its highest overall enrollment ever of 19,922 students. “Our record enrollment and steady growth demonstrate that UNCG is living up to its promise as an institution that provides opportunity and academic excellence for both undergraduate and graduate students,” said UNCG Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr., UNCG Now reported. According … Continue reading UNCG Enrollment Approaches 20,000
Ian Hammock Staff Writer This past year, UNCG was chosen as one of only a dozen universities nationwide in a four-year program aimed at bringing hands-on experience to classrooms and lectures. The Wetlands project rose out of collaboration with the National Science Foundation, a government organization started in 1950 to promote the advancement of the sciences and technology, is known as the Council of Undergraduate … Continue reading UNCG Chosen for Science Grant
Rachel Funk Staff Writer Many people have had volunteer experience at some point in their lives. For some, it may have been a mandatory experience for a class or a club in high school. For others, it may have been for a church or an organization in their community that they wanted to support in their free time. However, in the college world, reaching out, … Continue reading UNCG Volunteer Fair
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Speaking Center is breathing new life into a program for students learning the English language after a hiatus. The “Let’s Talk” program is meant to help English learners develop cultural skills and learn American-English. It is lead by the Speaking Center consultants, and occurs every Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “[Let’s Talk] … Continue reading “Let’s Talk” about UNCG’s Speaking Center
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