Linda Cheng Staff Writer North Carolina House Bill 551, introduced on April 6 in the NC House of Representatives, would expand the legal rights of crime victims. This new bill is an NC version of a California bill that is being adopted by other states. Marsy’s Law, officially known as the California Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008, would protect and expand the … Continue reading Marsy’s Law
Linda Cheng Staff Writer NC House Bill 63, otherwise known as the Citizens Protection Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation which would crack down on undocumented immigrants charged with crimes. It moved closer to becoming law on Tuesday, with the North Carolina House Judiciary Committee voting six to five last week to advance it. House Bill 63 would strengthen the state’s … Continue reading NC undocumented immigrants crackdown bill
Linda Cheng Staff Writer Organized by the same people behind the Women’s March on Washington, A Day Without a Woman is a march aimed at emphasizing the importance of women in the economy. According to their website, “The goal is to highlight the economic power and significance that women have in the US and global economies, while calling attention to the economic injustices … Continue reading Day Without Women
Linda Cheng Staff Writer President Donald Trump’s immigration policy has several unmentioned caveats- the most prominent of them being the fact that his policies could cost taxpayers billions of dollars. This aspect is something that most advocates of the immigration policy, including Trump himself, do not seem willing to admit. Despite President Trump’s promises to the electorate to lower taxes and decrease the … Continue reading Economic Impact of deportation
Linda Cheng Staff Writer The Greensboro medical community, while not prominent in North Carolina, has made enormous strides in research and prevention education. The American Heart Association’s 2017 Guilford Heart Ball drew nearly 200 community and business leaders on Saturday evening. The ball raised nearly $100,000 for heart disease and stroke research, as well as prevention education. A large part of the money … Continue reading 2017 Guilford Heart Ball brings attention to Greensboro Medical Facilities
Linda Cheng Staff Writer President Donald J. Trump began his term with a blitz of executive orders, including beginning the promised wall, a ban on travel to and from certain Muslim nations, and reinstatement of abortion gag rules. On the campaign trail, President Trump often criticized former President Barack Obama for his use of executive orders with the aim of getting things done … Continue reading President Trump’s first week of executive orders stir controversy.
Linda Cheng Staff Writer With Donald J. Trump becoming the 45th president of the United States, many – including performers and politicians – expressed displeasure by boycotting his inauguration. Some attended organized protests, such as the Women’s March On Washington, and and others decided to simply not attending the inauguration. Among these boycotters are dozens of Democratic members of Congress. The most common explanations … Continue reading Trump Inauguration boycotts raise controversy
Linda Cheng Staff Writer The Guilford County Schools bullying policy is one that is designed to ensure that students can learn in safe environment that encourages learning and growth. According to the official website, “bullying prevention puts the students’ ability to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment as a top priority. This encompasses making sure that schools within Guilford County are … Continue reading Guilford County Bullying Policy
Linda Cheng Staff Writer The UNCG Career Services Center is hosting an Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, November 10 from 5-7 p.m. The dinner is lead by CSC Networking Initiatives Coordinator Lucretia King, and provides many opportunities for students to network among themselves and with community members. The Etiquette Dinner is an annual event where students have the opportunity to learn the proper rules of … Continue reading CSC to host annual Etiquette Dinner
Linda Cheng Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday, October 4 to discuss resolutions on community planning and organizational recognition A moment of silence was held for Mandy Ward, a lead advocate of the Greensboro Child Response Initiative, which helped more than 10,000 impoverished children and families. Ward leaves in her absence a baby girl, and many other friends and family. … Continue reading City Council Meets to discuss resolutions
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