Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Last Friday, President Trump signed an immigration executive order that temporarily suspends citizens from seven Muslim countries from entering the United States. The stated purpose behind this legislation was to protect the United… Read More ›
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Governor Roy Cooper appoints Michael Regan to lead DEQ
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On January 3, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper chose Michael Regan to lead the Department of Environmental Quality. Michael Regan was sworn into office January 17, 2017. Michael Regan has had a… Read More ›
Duke Energy offers compensation for neighbors affected by coal ash
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On December 7, Duke energy announced that anyone who feels that they may suffer from water contamination from unlined coal ash pits will be given compensation. This compensation plan includes a $5,000 “goodwill”… Read More ›
Judge Reed O’Connor issues controversial injunction on religious rights
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer In late December 2016, Texas Judge Reed O’Connor issued an injunction against a mandate that protects transgendered and abortion related Obamacare protections. Judge O’Connor’s decision contradicted a previous legislation listed under the Affordable Care… Read More ›
Greensboro Early Voting
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Greensboro, as well as other parts of North Carolina, held their early voting period on October 20 to November 5. The Kaplan Wellness & Recreation center, located on UNCG campus, served as an early voting… Read More ›
Spartan Village Expansion
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On West Gate City Boulevard, UNCG is currently undergoing a vast expansion of Spartan Village. Expected to open prior to the 2017 fall semester, the project will contain two new residence halls and 26,000 square… Read More ›
Trump “nasty woman” comment sparks criticism, parody
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Donald Trump has often made the claim that no one respects women more than he does, but during the final presidential debate against Hillary Clinton he called her a “nasty woman.” The comment, made in… Read More ›
The Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer NORTH CAROLINA- From September 28 to October 10 Hurricane Matthew pummeled the Atlantic area, causing damage and loss of life to Haiti, the United States, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, among others. The catastrophic… Read More ›
Second Presidential Debate continues conflict between the candidates
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton (D) and Donald Trump (D) took the debate stage on Sunday, October 9, discussing foreign policy, scandals, and healthcare. The candidates refused to shake hands with one another, which… Read More ›
Competition for Senate continues
Maryam Mohamed Staff Writer On November 8, 2016, voters in North Carolina will elect a new member to the United States Senate: Richard Burr (R-NC), Deborah Ross (D-NC), or Sean Haugh (L-NC). Each candidate has a distinct… Read More ›