Jack Payton   Staff Writer   The Greensboro City Council convened Tuesday, January 17, to discuss minor budgetary matters and contract approvals, as well as more major changes to city policy on permits for assembly and street solicitation. As the meeting opened, a resolution was presented to honor the passing of Marquis Street, a Greensboro native, on November 27 of 2016. During his life, Street … Continue reading Greensboro City Council honors community figure, discusses policy changes

Jack Payton Staff Writer Alabama Senator Jefferson ‘Jeff’ Sessions was called before a Senate Committee for his confirmation hearing for his pending appointment to United States Attorney General as part of the Trump administration on January 10. The hearing took place amidst much controversy, with protesters having to be removed from the room before and during the hearing. Sessions is an Alabama senator of twenty … Continue reading America’s Next Attorney General? – Sessions in Session

Jack Payton   Staff Writer The UNCG Faculty Senate met on November 2 to discuss visions for the remaining fall semester  and the months beyond, wanting to ensure the senate get a “picture as the year rolls along.” The primary focus was communication, with a “development of forums” being planned upon for the faculty’s use in discussing the new policy changes and strategic plan, as … Continue reading Faculty Senate meets to discuss Gen Ed changes, performance review

Jack Payton   Staff Writer GREENSBORO- Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence (R-IN) held a rally in the Greensboro Coliseum on October 24 to support running mate Donald Trump and to encourage voter participation in the upcoming election. Pence focused on the values of the Republican Party and plans for the country once elected. His talking points included economic revitalization through tax cuts on the upper … Continue reading Mike Pence rallies conservative voters in Greensboro

Jack Payton   Staff Writer On October 16, Planned Parenthood celebrated its centennial anniversary, marking 100 years of reproductive health services. The non-profit organization, which focuses on providing and promoting reproductive services and education to the public, was founded by Margaret Sanger (1879-1966), who opened the first birth control clinic in the United States on October 16, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York. Since then, the … Continue reading 100 Years of Planning Parenthood

  Jack Payton   Staff Writer   The first and only vice-presidential debate 2016 was held on October 4 at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, and was hosted by Elaine Quijano. The night was marked by Senator Tim Kaine (D)’s interruptive attacks on Donald Trump and Governor Mike Pence (R)’s taciturn counters. The two candidates were posed the first question: what qualifications did they have, … Continue reading 2016 Vice Presidential Debate

  Jack Payton   Staff Writer The UNCG Faculty Senate met on October 5 to discuss new policy, including Title IX, grants and tenure. The meeting opened with remarks from Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Anne Wallace, who hoped that the Senate would be able to address the priorities before them and determine the best way to move forward. Wallace stated that their “continuing work today … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses policy on Title IX, tenure