Behind every College Republican is a Democrat

Zachary Weaver      Staff Writer Campaign season is a turbulent time of year, with both Democrats and Republicans vying to woo voters for their respective parties. This can take some abrasive forms, with groups utilizing tactics that not everyone agrees with or supports. That was the case over the last few weeks, when a flier distributed by the UNCG College Republicans stirred up considerable … Continue reading Behind every College Republican is a Democrat

Faculty Senate has first meeting of new semester

Zachary Weaver     Staff Writer UNCG’s Faculty Senate met last Wednesday to discuss a miscellany of topics including the Provost-Faculty-Fellow Program, the Public Access Policy and an Ombuds Office, among others. The meeting opened with remarks from Chancellor Gilliam and Provost Dunn. Gilliam noted that this autumn will mark the 25-year-anniversary of the Faculty Senate. He also stated that his intention in appearing at … Continue reading Faculty Senate has first meeting of new semester

Malveaux marks MLK celebration with call to action

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Former Bennett College president and nationally known writer, Dr. Julianne Malveaux called on millennials to pick up where the civil rights generation left off in her keynote speech at the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration last Thursday at the North Carolina A&T campus. “Some of the things that my baby brothers and sisters take for granted are some of the … Continue reading Malveaux marks MLK celebration with call to action

Find your next internship through the Career Services Center

Zachary Weaver       Staff Writer As the new semester begins, many students’ attention turn to jobs and internships. This can be a difficult prospect, but there is a place on campus to help: the Career Services Center.     Located on the bottom floor of the Elliott University Center (EUC), Career Services offers assistance on a wide range of subjects from resume and … Continue reading Find your next internship through the Career Services Center

Chancellor welcomes new and returning international students

Aden Hizkias     Staff Writer Last Tuesday Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam welcomed returning study abroad students along with the arrival of the new international students in the Elliot University Center.     “I’m really pleased that so many of you have come from all around the globe to be with us here in Greensboro,” Gilliam said. “This program is a testament to our commitment … Continue reading Chancellor welcomes new and returning international students

Abortion Protest

Aden Hizkias     Staff Writer Last week, UNC-Greensboro students held a protest against organizers showcasing the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP), an anti-abortion initiative, on College Avenue. Students chanted, “What do we want? Choice! When do we want it? Now!” GAP is a collection of various signs that include pictures of, what organizers argue are, dismembered fetuses placed next to pictures of genocide victims. GAP, … Continue reading Abortion Protest

Wave of protests hit campus: UNCG students stand up and speak out

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Monday at noon, students gathered on the EUC lawn to rally for solidarity with Mizzou. The demonstration included the organizer Dhruv Pathak, students, members of the Faculty Senate, Provost Dana Dunn and Chancellor Frank Gilliam as well as several junior administrators. The rally attendees spoke about what happened at the University of Missouri where the students protested against, what they … Continue reading Wave of protests hit campus: UNCG students stand up and speak out

Understanding ADHD

Alison McKane     Staff Writer What is ADHD? It is not merely characterized as difficulty focusing in a boring class or continuous procrastination on a paper. It’s not that simple. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, known by its acronym as ADHD, has no simple definition. According to the DSM-5 (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), ADHD is defined as, “A persistent pattern of … Continue reading Understanding ADHD

Student Forum Opened for Strategic Plan

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Students discussed their thoughts on the new strategic plan with Chancellor Frank Gilliam, Jr. and Provost Dana Dunn during a forum held last Monday night from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “The best joke is one you don’t have to tell the punchline to, and that is what the meta-narrative should be,” Chancellor Gilliam said. Unlike the faculty forum, which … Continue reading Student Forum Opened for Strategic Plan

Florida State University professor gives lecture on intellectual property

Jamie Howell    Staff Writer On Oct. 28, Christine Fruin, associate university librarian from the University of Florida, gave a talk on copyright and open access publishing at the Faculty Senate. Fruin said that there are many reasons why scholars publish their work, such as the desire to build a reputation,  to engage with other scholars, to achieve professional advancement, to make an impact and … Continue reading Florida State University professor gives lecture on intellectual property