HB2 receives injunction on UNC campuses from federal judge
Zachary Weaver News Editor On Friday, August 26 a federal judge ruled that HB2 could not be enforced on two UNC students and an employee, as a result of an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)-represented lawsuit. Appointed by then-President George W. Bush in 2008, US Middle District Court Article III Judge Thomas Schroeder’s ruled in favor of a temporary injunction against HB2. The … Continue reading HB2 receives injunction on UNC campuses from federal judge
UNCG Career Service Center offers new events
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer **The date for the upcoming event has been changed. GREENSBORO – With the new school year, UNCG students will visit the Career Service Center (CSC) hoping to find part-time employment. The center aims to assist students in finding the most suitable employment position to accommodate their needs. Each year the Career Service Center looks for diverse ways to advance the … Continue reading UNCG Career Service Center offers new events
Viewing dance as instinct with Professor Janet Lilly
Ross Keifer A&E Editor Movement has always been one of the core aspects of human functionality. We have been able to erect monuments, write documents outlining human rights and create culture. Within the arts specifically we see movement as a refined process. A cellist’s placement of a bow to articulate sound, or how lightly an artist’s adds shading to create depth on a portrait. … Continue reading Viewing dance as instinct with Professor Janet Lilly
Faculty Senate looks to new year
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer GREENSBORO- The UNCG Faculty Senate will continue strengthening the university’s mission and the status of its faculty in 2016, according to Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Anne Wallace. “The Faculty Senate’s primary responsibilities are promoting academic excellence, matters involving curriculum, teaching, classroom policies that affect student welfare and learning,” Wallace stated, “and insuring faculty welfare in areas ranging from credentialing and … Continue reading Faculty Senate looks to new year
“Higher Learning”: a loaded term
Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Whether you’re a returning upperclassman, a transfer student, or a freshman straight out of the high school doors, a question either has or eventually will arise about the reason for going to college in the first place. In the last few months, I have been mentally preparing for my third return to UNCG. It’s not just to get everything unpacked … Continue reading “Higher Learning”: a loaded term
HQ Greensboro offers business workspace, lecture events
Zachary Weaver News Editor HQ Greensboro, a shared workspace in downtown, will host numerous events in the coming months, including seminars, meet-ups, and lectures. Adapted from an old 1890s carriagehouse, HQ Greensboro opened on August 19, 2015. Possessing 25 offices, from 1-2 person cubicles to a 10-person office, and 30 members on the coworking side, as well as gigabit internet, an aspect the … Continue reading HQ Greensboro offers business workspace, lecture events
The Issue with Campus Crime
Andrew Oliver Staff Writer Fighting campus crime is no small task. Ask anyone for potential solutions, and you’ll get a completely different take on the matter every time. It’s a touchy subject, one with many possible solutions and polarizing views. So, how do we combat it? One way is to start by looking at the hard numbers. According to crime logs kept by … Continue reading The Issue with Campus Crime
UNCG Men’s Soccer Seeks Southern Conference Championship
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer The UNCG men’s soccer team features prominently in my day. As a student-athlete myself, I share the locker room area, athletic training room, and equipment room with last year’s Southern Conference regular-season champions, and my walk home encircles their practice field. Occasionally, I’m awarded the privilege of seeing the team at work as I pass by every day. I … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer Seeks Southern Conference Championship
Vile American Behavior Shines Brighter than Olympic Medals
Bryan Davis Staff Writer Something that’s plagued the international reputation of the United States throughout history is the notion of the “Ugly American” stereotype, which continues to scar many of the great successes we’ve seen from our country’s athletes over the years, including those in the 2016 Rio Olympics. The Summer Olympic Games serve two main purposes, the first of which is to showcase … Continue reading Vile American Behavior Shines Brighter than Olympic Medals
Experiencing the comedy of David Liebe Hart
Teresa Dale Staff Writer David Liebe Hart, from Adult Swim’s “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” performed at Common Grounds in Greensboro this past Thursday night. David was brought in by UNCG’s own radio station, WUAG, who have made real efforts in bringing new artists to Greensboro. Considered to be one of those fringe, “outsider” artists who has managed to make a name … Continue reading Experiencing the comedy of David Liebe Hart
