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Cooper optimistic about HB2 repeal, Republicans dubious

Zachary Weaver   News Editor North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper continues to express optimism for a future HB2 repeal, despite a dubious Republican response. This follows the failed repeal attempt in December 2016, in which Charlotte lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise with Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly. The Senate in December 2016 brought a bill that would remove HB2 from the books, … Continue reading Cooper optimistic about HB2 repeal, Republicans dubious

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SGA discusses election process, referendum

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer   On Tuesday, January 31, the SGA met to discuss business and changes to the SGA election process. Current Student Body President Joseph B. Graham and Vice President Sajin Chhabra both expressed excitement over coming elections. There will be a new presidential administration and new electoral concepts, such as the ticket system commonly used in federal elections, that Graham plans … Continue reading SGA discusses election process, referendum

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2017 Guilford Heart Ball brings attention to Greensboro Medical Facilities

Linda Cheng   Staff Writer   The Greensboro medical community, while not prominent in North Carolina, has made enormous strides in research and prevention education. The American Heart Association’s 2017 Guilford Heart Ball drew nearly 200 community and business leaders on Saturday evening. The ball raised nearly $100,000 for heart disease and stroke research, as well as prevention education. A large part of the money … Continue reading 2017 Guilford Heart Ball brings attention to Greensboro Medical Facilities

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UNCG Career Service Center to host Spring Career Fair

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer   On Wednesday, March 1 UNCG will hold its spring career fair, hosted by the Career Services Center on campus.   The fair will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kaplan Center, with shuttles running to and from the Elliott University Center and the  Kaplan Center every fifteen minutes.   “We’re really working to elevate the quality … Continue reading UNCG Career Service Center to host Spring Career Fair

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UNCG Faculty Senate discusses Trump EO, graduate education, ad hoc committees

Jack Payton   Staff Writer   The UNCG Faculty Senate met on Wednesday, February 1, to participate in an open forum with Chancellor Franklin Gilliam, as well as discuss changes in policy in regard to non-tenured staff. Senate Chair Anne Wallace opened the meeting with a moment of celebration for the anniversary of the Woolworth sit-ins, which began on February 1, 1960. She further remarked … Continue reading UNCG Faculty Senate discusses Trump EO, graduate education, ad hoc committees

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“Antigone” is coming to UNCG

Annalee Glatus   Staff Writer   The UNCG theatre department is starting its Spring season of shows with “Antigone”, an ancient Greek tragedy written by Sophocles. This play is apart of the “War and Peace Imagined” theme of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. It starts with the end of a brutal, bloody battle between the neighboring Grecian cities, Thebes and Argos. Although this … Continue reading “Antigone” is coming to UNCG

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An Atheist in the south: a story of difference

Brianna Wilson Staff Writer   I can remember being about seven or eight years old. I was at school, and one of my classmates asked me if I was a Christian. I answered yes because I could remember thinking there weren’t any other options. I didn’t know there were more choices. I was born in Greensboro, North Carolina at the Women’s Hospital, just a few … Continue reading An Atheist in the south: a story of difference

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Joan Tanner: “donottellmewhereibelong”

Emily Moser   Staff Writer           Joan Tanner’s work, featured in UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum, is unlike any artwork I have ever seen before. Titled “donottellmewhereibelong,” the intriguing show contains drawings by the well-known Joan Tanner. Her drawings seem alive; confusing yet compelling forms offer interesting contrasts and questions. The show is from Jan. 14 to April 9.         Receiving her B.A. in painting … Continue reading Joan Tanner: “donottellmewhereibelong”

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Trump appoints Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer   Early last week, President Donald Trump appointed Neil Gorsuch to fill deceased Justice Antonin Scalia’s seat on the Supreme Court. Gorsuch, a 49 year- old- Republican, has a traditional lineage for the Supreme Court. Gorsuch graduated from Columbia, Harvard and Oxford universities, and clerked for two Supreme Court justices. Since 2006, Gorsuch has served on the tenth Circuit … Continue reading Trump appoints Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

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Entrepreneur spotlight: Barry Harris

Tarlon Khoubyari   Web Content Manager He goes by the handle @barryaharris. Barry Harris is one of Greensboro’s entrepreneurs, who is working to change the way people see Greensboro through social media. This writer had the chance to sit and chat with Barry about his journey, the importance of your online presence and ways college students can add value to their social media.   So, … Continue reading Entrepreneur spotlight: Barry Harris

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