The Story of Jones County
Chris Funchess Staff Writer There’s a good chance that you’ve never heard of Jones County, North Carolina. Located in Eastern North Carolina, and tucked between the familiar cities of Jacksonville and New Bern, it is home to an estimated 10,381 people (2000 Census). With this population, it ranks as the fifth-least populous county in North Carolina, sitting in 96th place out of 100 counties. Historically, … Continue reading The Story of Jones County
“Let’s Talk” about UNCG’s Speaking Center
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Speaking Center is breathing new life into a program for students learning the English language after a hiatus. The “Let’s Talk” program is meant to help English learners develop cultural skills and learn American-English. It is lead by the Speaking Center consultants, and occurs every Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “[Let’s Talk] … Continue reading “Let’s Talk” about UNCG’s Speaking Center
Hurricane Harvey Devastates Southern Texas
Kevin Liu Staff Writer A Category 4 hurricane made landfall on Aug. 25 and devastated the Southern Texas region. The sprawling Houston Area and other deluged towns in Southern Texas braced for floods and rainfall as Hurricane Harvey settled over the Texas Gulf Coast, lashing out at the shore with winds and torrential rain. In the span of one hour, 3-4 inches of rain built … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey Devastates Southern Texas
Supreme Court Case: Cooper v. Berger and Moore
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On Aug. 28, 2017, North Carolina Supreme Court Justices heard the case of Cooper v. Berger and Moore, a challenge filed by current Governor Roy Cooper. The case was filed after conservative legislative leaders attempted to limit Cooper’s power after his governor’s seat victory in November 2016. Former Governor Pat McCrory and his fellow Republicans met during a special session prior … Continue reading Supreme Court Case: Cooper v. Berger and Moore
BranchED to Close the Educator Diversity Gap
Madison Hoffmann News Editor Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED) launched on Aug. 28, 2017, becoming the center of America’s network of educator preparation programs at minority serving institutions (MSI). BranchED’s goal is to maximize the performance of minority serving institutions by teaching practical technical assistance, forming strategic alliances and equipping educators with the skills needed to close the educator diversity gap. According to the … Continue reading BranchED to Close the Educator Diversity Gap
What Happened to the Center-Left?
Annie Walker Opinions Editor Americans might recognize the struggles of the modern Democratic party, whose lackluster ‘Better Deal’ platform can hardly be said to have made a splash, let alone inspired the masses. The troubles of center-left political parties are far from limited to the United States; traditionally strong liberal parties across Europe have had difficulties getting voters to understand what exactly they stand for … Continue reading What Happened to the Center-Left?
Satirist’s Corner – Time to Freak Out and Panic
Cason Ragland Staff Writer A hundred years ago none of this would be possible. A man once described as a “short-fingered vulgarian” is regularly taking showers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He’s top dog, head honcho, or what’s sometimes referred to as the President of the United States. This man has inspired people to say things like “Well, at least comedians have material to work with.” … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – Time to Freak Out and Panic
Family Policy in U.S.
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer When a child comes into the world, there are so many decisions to make. The decisions you make for your child hold so much more weight than previous decisions because a baby relies on their parent completely. As a parent, not only do you have to deal with the consequences of your choices, but so does your baby. Nobody knows how … Continue reading Family Policy in U.S.
What to Take from Harvey
Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer Every hurricane season, people for whom the Gulf Coast is home count on the weather being somewhat merciful. The Gulf is part of who they are. I grew up in Pensacola and recall hurricane warnings and flooded streets – Opal and Danny, I think. Hurricanes and tropical storms were a fact of life of which even five-year olds could be aware. … Continue reading What to Take from Harvey
NC: Not So Bad
Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer This past summer I went to California. Every Uber driver I rode with asked me where I was from. I’d say North Carolina and their face would drop. I knew the image that appeared in their heads: trans discrimination, gerrymandering, confederate flags and fields of tobacco. All of those, except for the last one, I feel didn’t represent our state right. … Continue reading NC: Not So Bad
