Inauguration protest March on Washington
Catie Byrne Features Editor On Jan. 20 at 1:30 a.m., my girlfriend and I left my dorm in a rush; a bag packed with little things, just enough to bring for a day trip. We were nervous of course, a lesbian couple heading to Washington D.C. to protest President Trump’s Inauguration. We arrived at a meeting location with members of Greensboro’s ISO, International Socialist Organization. … Continue reading Inauguration protest March on Washington
Greensboro City Council honors community figure, discusses policy changes
Jack Payton Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council convened Tuesday, January 17, to discuss minor budgetary matters and contract approvals, as well as more major changes to city policy on permits for assembly and street solicitation. As the meeting opened, a resolution was presented to honor the passing of Marquis Street, a Greensboro native, on November 27 of 2016. During his life, Street … Continue reading Greensboro City Council honors community figure, discusses policy changes
Judge Blocks Expansion of Medicaid
Jorge Alamillo Staff Writer On Saturday, January 14, District Court Judge Louise Flanagan implemented a temporary restraining order that blocked Medicaid expansion. The block came after Governor Roy Cooper announced he was going to expand the program, which Flanagan argued was against the US Constitution and violated federal laws. Since Republicans took control of the state legislature in 2011, two laws … Continue reading Judge Blocks Expansion of Medicaid
Duke Energy offers compensation for neighbors affected by coal ash
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On December 7, Duke energy announced that anyone who feels that they may suffer from water contamination from unlined coal ash pits will be given compensation. This compensation plan includes a $5,000 “goodwill” payment in addition to gratuitous water bill payments, though it was not stated for how long water bills would be paid.. Duke Energy … Continue reading Duke Energy offers compensation for neighbors affected by coal ash
Buzzfeed draws criticism for Trump dossier publication
Jayce Shore Staff Writer On January 10, 2017, Buzzfeed News released the Trump dossier documenting allegations about the Russian government supporting the President-elect for years before his run for the White House. The dossier, less than a month old at this time, is a document most news networks have held back from reporting on due to the unverified nature of the document’s holdings. … Continue reading Buzzfeed draws criticism for Trump dossier publication
Vermin Supreme Victory Tour to stop at UNCG
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer WUAG and Voice of Pizza artist management are excited to present political candidate and performance artist Vermin Supreme to UNCG on January 26th. Mr. Supreme is known for his trademark boot-hat that he claims “stands for all that is good in America,” and his platform earned him fourth place in the New Hampshire Democratic primary in 2016. He’s been campaigning … Continue reading Vermin Supreme Victory Tour to stop at UNCG
Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Home Product Review
Tarlon Khoubyari Web Content Manager Connected home assistants are making their way onto the countertops of many American homes. Most of us are familiar with Alexa, Amazon’s first introduction to the connected assistant market. Amazon has been very successful in this market. In less than a couple years alone, they released three different assistants: Echo, Tap and Dot. They all basically do the same … Continue reading Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Home Product Review
Trump Inauguration boycotts raise controversy
Linda Cheng Staff Writer With Donald J. Trump becoming the 45th president of the United States, many – including performers and politicians – expressed displeasure by boycotting his inauguration. Some attended organized protests, such as the Women’s March On Washington, and and others decided to simply not attending the inauguration. Among these boycotters are dozens of Democratic members of Congress. The most common explanations … Continue reading Trump Inauguration boycotts raise controversy
Spartan Basketball Keeps Streaking With 7th Straight Win vs. The Citadel
Jaives Lundy Staff Writer This Saturday, the UNCG Basketball team hosted The Citadel Bulldogs in the Greensboro Coliseum. The Spartans, fresh off of a exhilarating come from behind victory against Mercer University just 48 hours prior, look to extend their five game winning streak and improve upon their conference leading 6-1 record in league play. UNCG basketball has a lot to look up … Continue reading Spartan Basketball Keeps Streaking With 7th Straight Win vs. The Citadel
UNCG Track and Field Returns to Campus for the Indoor Season
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer On Wednesday, January 11, the men and women’s track teams of UNCG returned to campus in preparation for the upcoming season. Over winter break, the Spartans were hard at work, with distance runners routinely running over ten miles a day and sprinters hitting the weight room and the track on a daily basis. Many of the student-athletes who will … Continue reading UNCG Track and Field Returns to Campus for the Indoor Season
