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News, North Carolina

Controversy Over New UNC President-Elect Margaret Spellings

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Margaret Spellings, former U.S. education secretary, has been chosen to be the next president of the UNC system, taking the place of current president, Tom Ross. On Friday morning, the UNC Board of Governors announced the election of the new president after a nearly year-long controversy surrounding what many UNC system professors, staff member and students said was Ross’ forced … Continue reading Controversy Over New UNC President-Elect Margaret Spellings

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Greensboro, News

Greensboro City Council votes to raise minimum wage

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Several weeks ago, the Greensboro City Council passed a resolution in which the minimum wage would be increased to $15 by 2020. This will start with a $10 an hour for regular and seasonal employees, with the exclusion of workers at the Greensboro Coliseum, and an increase of $12 an hour for employees who receive benefits. This resolution passed 7-2, … Continue reading Greensboro City Council votes to raise minimum wage

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News, UNCG Students

Rec Center scheduled to open on time, August 2016

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Despite concerns raised by some, including the News and Record, UNC-Greensboro maintains that the new Student Recreation Center is on schedule and will open up in August 2016. “This facility will allow us the spaces and equipment to offer a much improved recreation experience for the students and UNCG community,” Dr. Jill M. Beville, director of campus recreation, said. “Construction … Continue reading Rec Center scheduled to open on time, August 2016

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