New NC Democratic Party Chair Talks Goals; Short and Long Term

Timothy Emmerich and Maryam Mohamed Staff Writers The North Carolina Democratic Party has a new Chairman, his name, Wayne Goodwin. Goodwin will serve in North Carolina for the 2017-2019 term. Previously, he served in four terms in NC’s House of Reps prior to serving as Insurance Commissioner for eight years. Goodwin received 92 percent of the votes cast by local party leaders … Continue reading New NC Democratic Party Chair Talks Goals; Short and Long Term

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Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger refuses to repeal HB2

Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Phil Berger and other Republican officials in the House announced that they were not planning to repeal HB2, defeating NC Governor Roy Cooper’s latest attempt at a deal. HB2 advocates have claimed that it protects women from sexual predators in the bathroom, despite no evidence of their scenario’s occurrence. “Roy Cooper, Jennifer Roberts, and anyone else actively … Continue reading Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger refuses to repeal HB2

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NC Legislation introduces HB 62

Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer NC legislature introduced House Bill 62 on FEB 8. HB 62 would mandate women contemplating non-surgical abortion be informed that the process has the possibility of being reversed. The bill is an addition to HB 854, A Woman’s Right to Know Act, which was introduced back in 2011. A Woman’s Right to Know Act ensures that women receive … Continue reading NC Legislation introduces HB 62

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HB13: Classroom Size Changes

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Thursday, February 16, NC lawmakers passed House Bill 13, or HB13, which allows public schools to be able to control the sizes of their K-3 classes. The NC House quickly approved the bill in order to avoid a GOP-led bill that planned to cut funding for art and physical education classes. Most lawmakers agreed that although HB13 … Continue reading HB13: Classroom Size Changes

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Greensboro City Council Meeting

Madison Hoffman Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday February 21 to discuss rezoning, the Golden LEAF Foundation, and contracts for Smith-Rowe. An 8 to 0 vote passed on pulling out of the rezoning project of 1906 New Garden Road, an area that originally had been proposed to be a multi-use development site. The proposal was withdrawn after protests about disruption … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting

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Battle of the Spartans

Andrew James Staff Writer Last weekend, UNCG’s baseball team was visited by a major conference team in the Michigan State Spartans. It was a three game series and another great challenge for UNCG, coming off losses to South Carolina and Wake Forest. The series opened up on Friday evening under an overcast blue sky and lukewarm temperatures—the sound of a baseball sinking into a … Continue reading Battle of the Spartans

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UNC-Greensboro Men and Women’s Track Performs at Southern Conference Championships

Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer This past weekend saw the men and women’s track teams of UNCG head to Johnson City Tennessee for the Southern Conference indoor championships. This meet capped off the indoor season for the Spartans, who will now move on to outdoor track. The SoCon championships took place over two days, with distance runners and sprinters alike taking on competition from across the … Continue reading UNC-Greensboro Men and Women’s Track Performs at Southern Conference Championships

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5 Things I Learned in February

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Well that month was quick and unnaturally warm! But despite the expediency of the month, the sporting world was gave us memories, games, plays, decision, and moments that would take up a 40 day month let alone a 28 day month. Here are just five little tidbits I picked up on my way through the month. Can We Please … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned in February

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Experiencing the Tunnel of Oppression

Catie Byrne Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 27, UNCG held its third annual Tunnel of Oppression in the Cone Ballroom of the Elliot University Center. Lasting from 12-6 p.m., the event was facilitated by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and led by student volunteers. Upon arrival at the tunnel of oppression, volunteers collect a person’s information to register them for the event before they are … Continue reading Experiencing the Tunnel of Oppression

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A Designer’s Dream

Gordon Holliday Guest Writer As a teenager growing up in Charlotte, NC, I never foresaw how strong my interest in fashion would be. Even more, I never would have dreamed that one day, I would be able to attend New York Fashion Week. Growing up in a small community with my close friends Jon and Chelsea, we would sit for hours by the … Continue reading A Designer’s Dream

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New NC Democratic Party Chair Talks Goals; Short and Long Term

Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger refuses to repeal HB2

NC Legislation introduces HB 62

HB13: Classroom Size Changes

Greensboro City Council Meeting

Battle of the Spartans

UNC-Greensboro Men and Women’s Track Performs at Southern Conference Championships

5 Things I Learned in February

Experiencing the Tunnel of Oppression

A Designer’s Dream