GSO socialist meeting seeks to educate
Catie Byrne Staff Writer On Tuesday, Sept. 20, members of the International Socialist Organization, held an informational meeting at UNCG. Led by ISO members, Juan Miranda and Udai Basavaraj, socialists, Marxists, anarchists and those interested in learning about socialism, gathered to hear Miranda speak about socialist issues as well as discuss the question of what these issues will look like in a socialist future. … Continue reading GSO socialist meeting seeks to educate
5 Days of New Connections
Shea Wixson Staff Writer We all have our daily routines, from going to the gym or reading a book before bed; and routines are good, because they can make us feel comforted and at home. However, sometimes we get so set in these routines that we start to miss out on new experiences and chances to change things up. Personally, I get into a … Continue reading 5 Days of New Connections
Human Rights Film Series: A Separation
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer On Thursday, Sep. 29, the Academy Award-winning film, “A Separation,” was shown in the School of Education building. The film follows the story of members of the Iranian society, post 1979 Iranian revolution. The showing of “A Separation” was a part of the Human Rights Film Series, currently taking place at UNCG. The film series itself, is in partnership … Continue reading Human Rights Film Series: A Separation
Competition for Senate continues
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On November 8, 2016, voters in North Carolina will elect a new member to the United States Senate: Richard Burr (R-NC), Deborah Ross (D-NC), or Sean Haugh (L-NC). Each candidate has a distinct legislative platform from their opponents. Both Ross and Haugh are hoping to foster enough support to replace Burr as a North Carolina Senator. … Continue reading Competition for Senate continues
Trump and Clinton face off in first presidential debate
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO – Called the ‘Superbowl of Politics’ by numerous commentators, last week’s debate between presidential front-runners Hillary Clinton (D) and Donald Trump (R) began the final phase of the campaign trail, with both candidates using the stage to illustrate their different approaches to both the campaign and the policies that they would enact should they become elected. Held … Continue reading Trump and Clinton face off in first presidential debate
Black Lives Matter Greensboro holds read-in protest
Zachary Weaver News Editor A Black Lives Matter read-in was in Greensboro on Friday, September 30 to protest the Charlotte police shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott. The read-in too place at Le Baur Park, Elsewhere Art Museum, and other locations downtown. “Keith Lamont Scott was shot #readingwhileblack– a radical form of liberty,” read the event summary on Elsewhere’s Facebook page. “The denial … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Greensboro holds read-in protest
NC Candidates for Superintendent of Public Schools
Robin Taylor Staff Writer June St. Clair Atkinson (D) and Mark Johnson (R) are running for the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Schools office with goals of improving the NC school systems. Atkinson, the incumbent Superintendent, is running for reelection. The first woman to hold this position, she was first elected on November 3, 2004 and is running for her fourth term. … Continue reading NC Candidates for Superintendent of Public Schools
North Carolina Supreme Court Election Candidates
Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer Michael R. Morgan and Robert H. Edmunds, Jr. are competing for the empty seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court for the November election. Michael R. Morgan of Raleigh is incumbent in this year’s NC Supreme Court election. Morgan received his BA in History and Sociology from Duke University in 1976 and received his JD from NC Central University … Continue reading North Carolina Supreme Court Election Candidates
Women’s softball warms up fall season
Ian Hammock Staff Writer An air of excitement hovered over the softball field Sunday as the women’s softball team warmed up, both figuratively and literally. The intensity of the crowd (though they were small in number) was matched only by the unseasonably warm weather as the October sun shined brightly overhead. The crowd, which consisted of people from both the visiting Queens College (UNCG’s … Continue reading Women’s softball warms up fall season
Beethoven’s chamber music played by Sitkovetsky and Friends
Emily Cramton Staff Writer The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra kicked off its season last weekend with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night performances, Friday being the first concert of the popular chamber series. Maestro Dmitry Sitkovetsky was joined by pianist Inara Zandmane and cellist Alex Ezerman in the Recital Hall at UNCG for a fantastic night of Handel and Beethoven. The night began with Handel’s Violin … Continue reading Beethoven’s chamber music played by Sitkovetsky and Friends
