Softball Sweeps at the Bailey Memorial Tournament
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer The UNCG softball team were looking at a long weekend with four games to play from Friday to Sunday. The team was participating in the Bailey Memorial Tournament and has yet to begin participation in conference games. The Spartans were slated to go up against UAB and Kennesaw State on Friday, Akron on Saturday, and finally UAB again on Sunday. The … Continue reading Softball Sweeps at the Bailey Memorial Tournament
Soccer Builds New Friendships Across Campus
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Speaking to the young women of the club soccer team I was able to get the feeling that many of them joined the club to reduce stress. Stress is an aspect that could very easily deter a college student from achieving his/her goals in college. The young women I spoke to mentioned various aspects as to why they had the … Continue reading Soccer Builds New Friendships Across Campus
Wilbur Ross Confirmed as Secretary of Commerce
Jack Peyton Staff Writer Wilbur Ross was recently confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of Commerce, amidst mixed controversy and success in his first days. Ross’s first days in office have been spent implementing one of Trump’s first executive orders, which mandated at least two government regulations on business be removed for every one put into action by his administration. “Many of these were put in by … Continue reading Wilbur Ross Confirmed as Secretary of Commerce
Bill to Real NC Conceal Carry Law
Zachary Weaver News Editor Two new NC House bills filed in February aim to repeal state constitutional regulations on concealed carry firearms for anyone over 18 years of age. The more recent, HB145, is entitled “Repeal Const. Reg. of Concealed Weapons,” and cites the Second Amendment for its grounds. HB145 was preceded earlier in February by HB69, the “Constitutional Carry Act,” which sought the same … Continue reading Bill to Real NC Conceal Carry Law
NC Senate subpoenas Cooper cabinet pick
Linda Cheng Staff Writer The Republican-controlled NC senate subpoenaed Cooper’s cabinet pick of Larry Hall for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on February 23. Hall, a former legislator and Marine Corps veteran, has become just a piece in the ongoing chess game between the Democrat controlled executive branch and Republican dominated General Assembly. The Republican controlled legislature subpoenaed Larry Hall because he … Continue reading NC Senate subpoenas Cooper cabinet pick
Richard Burr defends Russia-related allegations against Trump
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Richard Burr found himself in the middle of a pandemonium regarding recent allegations of communicating with Russia. “I simply had two conversations with two different media outlets on one specific thing,” Burr said in a press release. “I didn’t do anything inappropriate or in any way compromise the integrity of the investigation. “I felt I had something to share that didn’t … Continue reading Richard Burr defends Russia-related allegations against Trump
NC proposes “compromise” to HB2 bathroom bill: House Bill 186
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On February 22, NC House Bill 186 was introduced by legislators in hopes to serve as a replacement to controversial bathroom bill, HB2. “The regulation of access to multiple occupancy bathrooms, to showers, and to changing facilities is a matter of general, statewide concern and the entire field of regulations of such access is preempted from regulation except as provided … Continue reading NC proposes “compromise” to HB2 bathroom bill: House Bill 186
SGA Focuses on Mental Health
Madison Hoffman Staff Writer On Tuesday, February 28, the SGA assembled with a main focus on the events of Mental Health Week, followed by a usual procession of government agenda. The weeklong event, geared at raising awareness for mental health, stemmed from an SGA meeting last November. Hollie Shields, Chief of Staff and Association of Student Government Liaison, suggested an idea at the meeting to … Continue reading SGA Focuses on Mental Health
Faculty Senate at UNCG
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On Wednesday, March 1, the UNCG Faculty Senate gathered in the Virginia Dare room in the Alumni House to discuss business. Faculty Chair Anne Wallace confirmed the minutes and the dates of two new resolutions, one for Faculty Accessibility to Students on April 5 and another meeting set on May 4 for a resolution involving edits to UNCG’s withdrawal policy. On … Continue reading Faculty Senate at UNCG
The Rules We Never Really Say but Always Use
Brianna Wilson Staff Writer Etiquette and Professionalism. Both seemingly harmless social implementations that are used to ensure appropriate and formal behavior among peers and colleagues, and among all members of high society and the professional world. They are guidelines, but they also dictate the behavior of all people who try to function within these worlds. The general rules are to wear appropriate clothing, have appropriate … Continue reading The Rules We Never Really Say but Always Use
