Evaluating the Middle-Class Miracle
Chris Funchess Staff Writer In his Sept. 27 speech at the Indiana State Fair, President Trump announced a tax reform plan that he calls a “middle-class miracle.” The idea of tax reform is a lofty goal. Ultimately, if there is a tax package passed, it will most likely be tax cuts. This is because tax reform requires writing a new tax code from the ground … Continue reading Evaluating the Middle-Class Miracle
A look at UNCG College Democrats
Traci Summers Staff Writer The UNCG College Democrats is a politically involved, progressive and engaged group of students that works on campaigning their platform and assisting the Democratic party. The organization was founded in 1955 and has weekly meetings that are open to any UNCG student. The President of the UNCG Democrats, Roger Cooper, has been a member for a year and started his career … Continue reading A look at UNCG College Democrats
Demoted former DEQ chief contradicts department policy in national environmental journal
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The former chief of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and his chief deputy have called for the repeal of a core piece of the state’s Clean Air Act. Donald van der Vaart, who served as the chief of DEQ, and his chief deputy, John Evans, published a seven page opinion piece in “Environmental Law Reporter” in September 2017. The … Continue reading Demoted former DEQ chief contradicts department policy in national environmental journal
Trump’s Iran Strategy
Madison Hoffmann News Editor On Friday, President Donald Trump threatened to remove the United States from the Iran nuclear deal, one that holds Iran’s nuclear program in limbo, if Congress and U.S. allies fail to agree on strengthening and fortifying the accord. One of Trump’s top campaign pledges, to remove the United States from the Iran nuclear agreements that he considers to be inadequately negotiated, … Continue reading Trump’s Iran Strategy
Iran Deal is Bigger than Trump
Annie Walker Opinions Editor Not terribly long ago, Iran was seriously working to develop nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons, as we know, generally receive a big thumbs down from people interested in not being horrifically killed by a hostile foreign power. To alleviate the discomfort of a soon-to-be-nuclear Iran, President Obama and leaders from every other nation at the big kid table signed an agreement trading … Continue reading Iran Deal is Bigger than Trump
Hands Off the EPA
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is working hard at deregulating Obama-era regulations meant to protect the environment and the people in it. President Trump’s promises to do so have been made under the guise of returning rightful power to the states in environmental matters, as well as doing away with regulations which, according to the administration, are terrible job-killers. However, despite the … Continue reading Hands Off the EPA
Aid for Our Commonwealth Island
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Even though Hurricane Maria made its mark almost a month ago, Puerto Rico is still buried in rubble and trying to repair as much as they can. While help is trying its best to get the island back together again, it isn’t coming fast enough. As a result, dark times have washed over Puerto Rico since Maria’s devastating attack. As a … Continue reading Aid for Our Commonwealth Island
Toxic Fraternity Culture
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer Colleges like to celebrate their history and alumni by creating a culture around tradition to generate a sense of unity among students. Fraternities have existed at American colleges since the mid-19th century. They are a benefit for people who need to network. Being part of a fraternity looks good on a resume and can get you preferential treatment. However, their values … Continue reading Toxic Fraternity Culture
Wins and Losses: This Past Weekend in Spartans Soccer
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer The UNCG men’s and women’s soccer team both competed against in-conference opponents this past weekend here in Greensboro. While the men suffered a 2-1 loss to ETSU, the women grinded out a tough 1-0 win over VMI. It was a battle of two of the best defenses in the Southern Conference with ETSU and UNCG. They only allowed 16 shots … Continue reading Wins and Losses: This Past Weekend in Spartans Soccer
It’s a Month into Fantasy Football: How is Your Team Now?
Sports Staff Fantasy: Imagining ideas and situations that seem almost impossible, as well as the best song from Earth, Wind & Fire. Fantasy football has given their nearly 75 million users the dream of being a general manager and head coach of their very own football team. Decisions such as trades, signing and releasing players and determining that week’s starting lineup is now left in … Continue reading It’s a Month into Fantasy Football: How is Your Team Now?
