North Carolina’s Redistricting Cases
Kevin Liu Staff Writer The General Assembly of North Carolina has spent almost $5.6 million defending itself against lawsuits that attack the legislature’s recent redistricting plans for North Carolina. Several lawsuits have been filed against the General Assembly’s congressional redistricting efforts. The official amount is expected to rise as lawsuits from 2011 to present are being filed. The lawsuits being filed against the General Assembly … Continue reading North Carolina’s Redistricting Cases
This is Not a Drill
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer Californians have experienced the horrors of oil drilling firsthand. In 1969, an oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara proved to be calamitous, spilling over three million gallons of oil and doing monumental damage to the coastal habitat, which happens to be some of the most sensitive in the entire United States. Citizens of California have not forgotten the damage … Continue reading This is Not a Drill
Greensboro City Council Comes Back in Full Swing 2018: Discusses Dream Act
Joe Schüler Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council opened session on Jan. 9, 2018, in what many dub a “town-hall style” meeting. In previous meetings, individuals had only three minutes to address the council regarding non-agenda issues and were able to do so twice a month. Now, the council only allows for it to be done once per month, but allows citizen speakers to do … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Comes Back in Full Swing 2018: Discusses Dream Act
NFL Pick Em
Sports Staff Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles Chelsea, Antre, Andrew and Daniel: Patriots and Vikings Hope and Isaiah: Jaguars and Vikings Continue reading NFL Pick Em
UNCG Women’s basketball: Spartans cap off week with thrilling double overtime win
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer After a rocky start to the 2017-18 campaign, the UNCG women’s basketball team has rattled off two straight wins and now sits at 2-2 in conference play. UNCG (8-11, 2-2 in conference play) defeated Wofford on Thursday, cruising to a 66-51 win in perhaps their most complete game of the year. They wrapped up the week with a thrilling 76-74 double … Continue reading UNCG Women’s basketball: Spartans cap off week with thrilling double overtime win
Sessions’ attack on the marijuana industry
Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced last week that under his leadership, the Department of Justice is going to end the current policy of laissez faire regulation of 29 state’s medical and recreational marijuana industries. In a Jan 4. memo, Attorney General Sessions makes clear that marijuana is illegal and that “we [prosecutors] should do our job and enforce laws as … Continue reading Sessions’ attack on the marijuana industry
Opioid abuse in America
Madison Hoffmann News Editor Back in late October, President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency after alarming rates of drug abuse caused a skyrocketed death rate in the United States. “Working together, we will defeat this opioid epidemic,” Trump said during his declaration. “It will be defeated. We will free our nation from the terrible affliction of drug abuse. And, … Continue reading Opioid abuse in America
How New Year’s Resolutions Affect Staff and Students Going to the Kaplan Center
Douglas Burns Staff Writer The beginning of the New Year means the creation of New Year’s resolutions for many people. Some are more specific; some are very general. The majority revolve around health, be it physical, mental or emotional. The gym can fulfill all of these for some. For students and staff alike, the Kaplan Centre is the most likely and most convenient destination for … Continue reading How New Year’s Resolutions Affect Staff and Students Going to the Kaplan Center
Student Spotlight: Pierce John Rogers’ Love for all Things Aesthetic
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer The day-to-day life of being a student can be tough. With back-to-back classes and stacks of homework, it is not easy to take the time and make sure you look good during the hastiness of it all. There is one student who does this seamlessly: Pierce John Rogers makes a fashion statement every time he walks out the door because that … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Pierce John Rogers’ Love for all Things Aesthetic
Women of Color Speaking About Pain and Healing Through Spoken Word
Annalee Glatus Staff Writer An evening of spoken word poetry took place at Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro on Friday night. The event featured Ashley Lumpkin and Ayanna Albertson who are on the way to the 2018 Women of the World Poetry Slam and made a pit stop at Scuppernong Books. While the energy in the room was lighthearted and fun, a majority of the … Continue reading Women of Color Speaking About Pain and Healing Through Spoken Word
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