Monique Williams Staff Writers The UNCG men’s basketball team officially returned to action against North Carolina A&T last Tuesday evening at Corbett Sports Center. The Spartans got off to a solid start to begin the game. They shot a solid… Read More ›
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A Plagiarism Generation: the Blurred Lines of Originality
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor Plagiarism is a form of stealing. However, it sometimes is not as simple as other types of robbery. For example, during a home invasion, it is very clear what has been stolen since there is… Read More ›
Are Leaders Born Or Made?
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Alexis Pitchford is the starting point guard for the UNCG Women’s Basketball Team. She is, without a doubt, a leader. Leadership can be shown in multiple different ways. Either in the spotlight, or behind… Read More ›
Shooting Occurs in Florida Yoga Studio
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Friday, Nov. 2, a shooting occurred at a yoga studio in Tallahassee, Florida, leaving two dead and five injured. The gunman, Scott Beierle, would eventually take his own life before police could arrest… Read More ›
Attorney General Sessions’ resignation follows prediction by Lindsey Graham
Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer In a radio interview on Monday, Nov. 5, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina made a prediction; he believed the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to be unavoidable, and that the United States would have… Read More ›
North Carolina Recovery Courts Training
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The overarching theme of stigma was in the spotlight throughout conferences given to court personnel all over the state. Executive Director of Addiction Professionals of North Carolina, Donald McDonald, stated that, “It’s important to smash the… Read More ›
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenges to Net Neutrality Laws
Hannah Astin Staff Writer On Nov. 5, the Supreme Court declined to grant a writ of certiorari; that is, they declined to hear a case regarding challenges by the Trump Administration surrounding “net neutrality” regulations adopted by the Federal Communications… Read More ›
Sanctions on Iran To Affect Gas Prices
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer Uncertainty looms amongst Americans as gas prices could be on the rise in coming weeks. Last week, United States President Donald Trump renewed economic sanctions against Iran’s energy, banking and shipping industries; the sanctions are intended… Read More ›
White Supremacist Groups Using Online Video Games For Recruitment
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer In an interview with the National Public Radio (NPR), a man called John, whose last name is not given for privacy, gave the surprising story of how right-wing hate groups tried to recruit his son… Read More ›
Women’s Wave Hits Washington D.C. After Midterm Elections
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer The midterm elections took place across the nation on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Democrats gained a majority in the House of Representatives but lost seats in the Senate. Throughout the country, various races took place with significant… Read More ›