Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   The ongoing HB2 controversy in North Carolina has finally been semi-addressed and improved. A group of CEOs from some of North Carolina’s biggest companies have taken stance against the controversial legislation.   “It’s somewhat of a tradition, or heritage, in our state that business leaders engage on important matters of state,” stated CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield … Continue reading HB2 repeal negotiators

Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   On Wednesday, April 5, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley delivered a 15 hour speech against Neil Gorsuch.   The filibuster did not impact the outcome of Gorsuch’s nomination.   “I’m here on the floor at 4:20 in the morning,” Merkley stated 10 hours into his speech, “because so much is at stake.”   Senator Merkley highlighted the fact that Republicans … Continue reading Protests against Gorsuch and Confirmation

Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   UNCG is currently undergoing a two-phase construction in Peabody Park. Students, faculty, and staff are all joining together to enhance the wetlands.   UNCG received a $46,112 grant in December 2016 from the Duke Energy Water Resources Fund to promote water quality improvement, biotic diversity, and aesthetic enrichment. In addition to Duke Energy’s donation, the UNCG Green Fund also … Continue reading UNCG Wetland Project

Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   The Education Trust listed UNCG as a leader in narrowing the educational gap between white and black students.   The Education Trust is a nonprofit organization that works to promote adequate education for all students – in particular students of color. Additionally, the Education Trust emphasizes education equality for students who come from low income backgrounds.   This report … Continue reading UNCG narrows education gap between white and black students

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   Phil Berger and other Republican officials in the House announced that they were not planning to repeal HB2, defeating NC Governor Roy Cooper’s latest attempt at a deal.   HB2 advocates have claimed that it protects women from sexual predators in the bathroom, despite no evidence of their scenario’s occurrence.   “Roy Cooper, Jennifer Roberts, and anyone else actively … Continue reading Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger refuses to repeal HB2

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   On February 2, Vanity Fair Corporation publicly announced its new partnership with UNCG’s Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies.   VF is an American footwear and clothing company that was founded in 1899. Its headquarters are currently located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The corporation owns several popular brands ranging from Jansport, Timberland, The North Face, Vans, and Nautica. … Continue reading Bryan School of Business and Economics collaborates with VF Corporation

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   The Student Government Association met on Tuesday, February 7 to discuss raising UNCG’s public profile. The meeting featured guest speaker Associate Vice Chancellor, Jeff Shafer. The focus of the meeting heavily pertained to enhancing UNCG’s campus and increasing its North Carolina visibility.   Shafer began his presentation by explaining how UNCG is a school that many do not know … Continue reading SGA works on rebranding UNCG