Grant from U.S. Department of Education Allows Creation of New Teaching Program at UNCG
Hannah AstinStaff Writer With a new multi-million-dollar grant, UNC-Greensboro’s (UNCG) School of Education will create a new teaching program focused on bringing high-tech thinking to two rural North Carolina counties. The five-year, $6.1 million grant comes from the Teacher Quality Partnership grant program under the United States Department of Education. UNCG School of Education will use the grant money to establish the Piedmont Teacher Residency … Continue reading Grant from U.S. Department of Education Allows Creation of New Teaching Program at UNCG
British Family Detained by ICE After Entering the United States From Canada
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer A British couple and their three-month-old boy are being detained at a federal immigration facility in Pennsylvania after they unintentionally stepped across the border between the United States and Canada. The Connors family was on vacation in British Columbia where they took the path of an unmarked street to avoid colliding with an animal. “This is how the scariest experience of our … Continue reading British Family Detained by ICE After Entering the United States From Canada
Conference Shows Doctored Video of Trump Shooting Political Rivals
Christopher BouzaneStaff Writer A fake doctored video portraying President Donald Trump fighting and killing journalists, media outlets and political rivals was shown at a three-day conference held by a Pro-Trump organization known as American Priorty over the weekend of Oct. 12. at the Trump National Doral Miami, Florida. The video is a parody of a scene from the 2014 movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service starring … Continue reading Conference Shows Doctored Video of Trump Shooting Political Rivals
John Hopkins Researcher Gives Talk to UNCG Chemistry Department
Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Oct. 4, the UNCG Department of Chemistry welcomed Dr. Rigoberto Hernandez, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, as he gave a presentation on his recent nanoparticle research. Nanoparticles that are created today will end up as waste in the environment tomorrow, and Hernandez and his group aim to uncover what unintended effects these nanoparticles might bring about. A nanoparticle is a … Continue reading John Hopkins Researcher Gives Talk to UNCG Chemistry Department
Vital LGBTQ+ Supreme Court Cases Argued In Front of the Supreme Court
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer LGBTQIA+ advocates are concerned about the future of labor rights of queer employees. The reason for this concern lies in a vital case that was recently argued in front of the Supreme Court, R.G. & G.R., Harris Funeral Homes v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This court case is centered around whether or not Title VII prohibits discrimination against people based on … Continue reading Vital LGBTQ+ Supreme Court Cases Argued In Front of the Supreme Court
Greensboro City Council Receiving Backlash On New Rules
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer The mayor of Greensboro is receiving backlash after the placement of new rules that some Greensboro citizens say violate their right to free speech. As of Oct. 2, the public speaking rules that Mayor Nancy Vaughan of Greensboro situated in place were put into full swing. The mayor verbally listed the fresh regulations after a separate meeting with Chuck Watts, City Attorney, … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Receiving Backlash On New Rules
Sixth Democratic Debate Showcases Candidates
Hannah AstinStaff Writer On Oct. 15, 2019, 12 candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination debated issues in Westerville, Ohio, the largest field ever in a single debate. The New York Times and CNN sponsored debate altered dynamics as the candidates battle for the nomination. The dozen candidates were: Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Andrew Yang, Bernie … Continue reading Sixth Democratic Debate Showcases Candidates
Greensboro to Have First Mental Health Urgent Care in State
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, city officials broke ground on a new facility expected to assist adults and adolescents in Greensboro who are suffering from mental health crises by allowing them to avoid long emergency room wait times. This new facility, located at 931 Third St., is the first of its kind in North Carolina and it is expected to open its … Continue reading Greensboro to Have First Mental Health Urgent Care in State
Texas Officer Who Shot Atatiana Jefferson Arrested on Murder Charges
Myra BariStaff Writer On Oct. 14, 2019, days after a Fort Worth police officer shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in her home, the officer in question was charged with murder. The officer was identified as Aaron Dean, and he resigned rather than being fired for violating a number of policies in the department, according to Ed Kraus, Chief of Police. According to court records, Dean … Continue reading Texas Officer Who Shot Atatiana Jefferson Arrested on Murder Charges
Colonial Williamsburg
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Almost three centuries ago, the city of Williamsburg, the original capital of Jamestown was founded in 1699. The city was named in honor of the reigning monarch at the time, King William III. Prior to its founding, it was once a part of a Native American tribe known as the Powhatan Confederacy. The Powhatan Confederacy was most notably known as the tribe … Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg
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