In the Trenches: Tax Reform
Chris Funchess Staff Writer The GOP’s push for historic tax reform is encountering several pitfalls. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was released on Wednesday by House Republicans. Being slated for its public debut on Oct. 30, the tax bill underwent some last-minute revisions, causing its two-day delay. Tax reform is an incredibly difficult process, which may explain some of the division in … Continue reading In the Trenches: Tax Reform
Governor Cooper Gives Transgender Individuals a Sign of Progression in Their Platform
Joe Schüler Staff Writer In response to the infamous House Bill II (HB2), which was passed in North Carolina legislation last year after significant backing from former Governor Pat McCrory, current Governor Roy Cooper did a partial repeal of the bill and has signed an executive order forwarding the transgender platform even further. HB2 was extremely controversial in its nature, as it blocked members of … Continue reading Governor Cooper Gives Transgender Individuals a Sign of Progression in Their Platform
Achievement Gap in Guilford County Schools
Kevin Liu Staff Writer During a committee meeting on Monday, a suggestion was made to look at grade point average requirements for playing high school sports. School board member Deena Hayes-Greene, the chair of the district’s achievement gap committee, expressed concerns about the correlation between black male high school athletes and academic performance. Based on data, Hayes-Greene explained that most black male students playing sports … Continue reading Achievement Gap in Guilford County Schools
Civil liberties advocates wary of campus free speech bill
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer Civil liberties advocates have expressed concern over the effects of a free speech bill proposed by the UNC Board of Governors in response to a state bill. The policy, which will go before the Board of Governors next month, was unanimously approved by a board committee on Thursday. It calls to “restore and preserve free speech” and is meant to keep … Continue reading Civil liberties advocates wary of campus free speech bill
Guilford County Receives Million-Dollar Grant from U.S. Dept. of Education
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Sept. 28, Guilford County received the Professional Development for Arts Educators grant, worth $1.4 million. Designed by the U.S. Department of Education, the award is an incentive for teachers to integrate the liberal arts into their curriculum. From this, the expected outcome is that students will have a well-rounded education and develop critical skills that will prepare them well for … Continue reading Guilford County Receives Million-Dollar Grant from U.S. Dept. of Education
Nov. 7 Municipal Election Endorsements in Guilford County
Madison Hoffmann News Editor Election week is officially upon us in Guilford County. After months of campaigns and endorsements, Guilford County residents finally have the chance to bubble in ballots and cast their final votes. The 2017 voting season for the Greensboro municipal elections has been a hotly contested one. A flurry of endorsements have come in from groups who want their voices heard on … Continue reading Nov. 7 Municipal Election Endorsements in Guilford County
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“Nomadas” is a Triumph for La Llave Maestra
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer The North Carolina Theatre for Young People at UNCG presented “Nomadas,” an innovative and imaginative theatre show on Sunday, as part of Greensboro’s 17 Days Art and Culture festival. The work was performed by La Llave Maestra, a five-member Spanish and Chilean theatre troupe that showcases their four-show oeuvre in multiple countries around the world. The group focuses on visual and … Continue reading “Nomadas” is a Triumph for La Llave Maestra
Fleet Foxes Album Offers an Important Lesson on Subtlety
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer After a three year hiatus, Seattle, Washington-based band, Fleet Foxes, returned with their third studio album, “Crack-Up,” their first release in six years. The record has proven to be a significant departure from the happy-go-lucky days of their folk-rock beginnings, exhibiting a critical evolution for the band in its move towards a gloomier, denser atmosphere. Like many others, ”Crack-Up” is … Continue reading Fleet Foxes Album Offers an Important Lesson on Subtlety
Class Consciousness Making a Comeback in Television
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Media is powerful. It is a cliche at this point, but as consumers, we learn a lot from what we see on our screens. Entertainment media shapes our culture, influences our dialogue, provokes and inspires. It also has the power to grant representation to different groups of people over others. For a while now, audiences have made it clear that they … Continue reading Class Consciousness Making a Comeback in Television
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