Shannon Neu A&E Editor Lovers of science and alcoholic beverages will have the chance to gaze at meerkats, learn about dinosaurs and sip on delicious samplings of beer, wine and hard cider during the Greensboro Science Center’s second Brews & Bubbles event on April 23. Guests (who must be 21 or older) will receive a souvenir sample glass to taste drinks from a … Continue reading Brews & Bubbles at the Greensboro Science Center
Maggie Young News Editor In a unique turn of events, North Carolina’s Legislature introduced, discussed and passed a bill two weeks ago, on March 23, in a matter of hours. House Bill 2 (HB2), also known as “The Bathroom Bill,” was passed by all republicans present (three were excused absent) and 11 democrats during the special House session; when the bill reached the … Continue reading HB-2 under increased scrutiny
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council was informed at its meeting last Monday, March 14, that a Greensboro Police Department investigation found no evidence that racism was behind a pattern of racial disparities involving traffic stops in the city. The disparities were noted last year, prompting Police Chief Wayne Scott to begin an investigation and suspend traffic stops for minor equipment violations. … Continue reading Racism not factor in traffic stops, says Greensboro City Council
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer Simran Sethi, author of “Bread, Wine, Chocolate,” discussed the lack of diversity in our food sources last Friday at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro. Approximately two dozen people were in attendance for the program, which also included a chocolate tasting. Sethi explained the evolution of her book to her audience as being motivated by personal interest and experience. … Continue reading Chocolate tasting celebrates food diversity
Jamie Howell Staff Writer All over the country, a myth has persisted that if more than a certain number of single women live together in one place, then it is, by law, considered a brothel; but there is no evidence to show that the so-called “Brothel Law” has any basis in fact. Such a law would beg elucidation on such cases as large, female-only … Continue reading Debunking the “Brothel Law”
Maggie Young News Editor The Greensboro City Council met for its final February meeting last Tuesday, Feb. 16; it paid tribute to deceased community members, recognized Black History Month and approved funding for various projects among other items. The meeting began with a resolution to honor the late James Roosevelt Harris. Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Johnson read the resolution, which detailed Harris’s many successes … Continue reading Greensboro City Council honors Black History Month and late community members
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer The Diversity Peer Engagement Committee is planning several events this spring to promote diversity, understanding and tolerance on the UNC-Greensboro campus, according to Shara Cotton, a facilitator for the committee. “The purpose of the committee is to increase diversity awareness through different programming on campus,” said Cotton, a graduate assistant with the Office of Intercultural Engagement who works with students … Continue reading Diversity committee plans spring events
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer Residents of the Glenwood neighborhood are increasingly troubled over the expansion plans of UNC-Greensboro, as the Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association (GGNA) has called for mediation with the university to solve disagreements over the new Spartan Village II development and other issues. “It feels like we’re an afterthought in this new development,” Glenwood resident Scott Trent said. “I live right on … Continue reading Glenwood residents apprehensive over university expansion
Maggie Young News Editor The Greensboro City Council met for its bi-monthly meeting last Tuesday in the municipal building downtown. Among the myriad topic discussed were recognitions, supports and fund allocations. The first item covered was a recognition of the city employees who aided in clearing snow and ice from the roads during the last winter storm. According to Jim Westmoreland, City Manager, nearly … Continue reading Greensboro City Council endorses NC Bond Act, allocates funds for Piedmont Triad Airport
The Carolinian interviews Glenwood Neighborhood Association President Elizabeth Keathley Maggie Young News Editor The lives of UNC-Greensboro and the Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association (GGNA) have become increasingly intertwined with the former’s expansion into the Glenwood neighborhood along Gate City Boulevard. UNCG views this expansion as accommodation to increased enrollment and an exciting sign that interest in the university is higher than ever. … Continue reading UNCG’s “shared fate”with Glenwood:
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