Covid-19, Russia & Ukraine, The United States of America

Brianna Martinez Editor, News The world as we know it is facing hard times right before our eyes. The news is filled with the latest updates about what is going on not only where we live, but all around the world. It is important to know that everything happening right now affects us all, and we must stand together during these dark times, and be … Continue reading Covid-19, Russia & Ukraine, The United States of America

UNCG Student Resources…Let’s Talk About It

Brianna Martinez Editor, News UNC Greensboro has many resources on campus to help make students feel supported and guide them through their journey at UNCG.  As students, being aware of the ways in which UNCG is there to help and support you is very important. Especially through these difficult times, working as a community is the best option, for both faculty and students.  Here are … Continue reading UNCG Student Resources…Let’s Talk About It

2022 Lunar New Year

Brianna Martinez Editor, News February 1st, 2022 was officially the beginning of the Lunar New Year, also known as the year of the Tiger. Some may ask what is the Lunar New Year? It originated from many Asian cultures, which instead of following a Solar calendar, follow a Lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year’s Eve falls on the 31st of January and begins February 1st, … Continue reading 2022 Lunar New Year

Farewell to the Class of 2021

Naima Said Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has confirmed it will hold its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 in person.  The ceremony will be broken up into two separate days, May 7 and May 8. It will be grouped by student major and spread throughout different times on each day. Every student will be allowed … Continue reading Farewell to the Class of 2021

Part Three of Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series

Austin Horne News Editor PRIDE! Of the Community is a collection housed digitally with the UNCG library system that has been working to create a history of the Triad’s LGBTQ+ community for the past five years.  According to TriadHistory, “it is the first large-scale initiative” of its kind. This month, the creators of the project, David Gwynn and Stacey Krim, have brought an exhibit on … Continue reading Part Three of Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series

An Interview With Ali Hamdoon and Haz Mengesha: The SGA’s Next Presidential Pair

Jessica Agbemavor Staff Writer The Student Government Association of UNCG (SGA) has new executive leadership for the ‘21-’22 school year. Ali Hamdoon, the current Vice President of SGA, and Haz Mengesha, currently a sophomore senator in SGA, were elected by the students in the SGA general elections which were held in late March.  They will serve, respectively, as the President and Vice President for the … Continue reading An Interview With Ali Hamdoon and Haz Mengesha: The SGA’s Next Presidential Pair

Ramadan is Greensboro

Naima Said Staff Writer “Ramadan is a time and space to grow spiritually – individually, with your family and community. It’s a beautiful time to rebuild better habits; to be compassionate towards ourselves and others,” said Yaffa Ali, a UNCG post-baccalaureate.  “God gifted us the month of Ramadan, it is a blessed month. We fast from sunrise, or Fajr prayer, to sunset, or Maghreb prayer. … Continue reading Ramadan is Greensboro

Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series

Austin Horne News Editor PRIDE! Of the Community is a collection housed digitally with the UNCG library system that has been working to create a history of the Triad’s LGBTQ+ community for the past five years.  According to TriadHistory, “it is the first large-scale initiative” of its kind. Later this month, the creators of the project, David Gwynn and Stacey Krim, are bringing an exhibit … Continue reading Librarians Documenting LGBTQ+ History in the Triad: A Limited Series

UNCG Celebrates Pride Month

Austin Horne News Editor UNCG celebrates Pride month this April with a cornucopia of LGBTQ+ centered events. The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) kicked off Pride with an at-home campaign for Trans Day of Visibility. The OIE produced an official Zoom background for use in classes on March 31 to show appreciation for the holiday. They also distributed information about non-profit organizations that students could … Continue reading UNCG Celebrates Pride Month

UNCG Starts Vaccinating Students

Jessica Agbemavor Staff Writer UNCG has officially started operating a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus. Although UNCG vaccinated some students in the month of March, the opening of the clinic will allow for more students to get vaccinated on a weekly basis through the end of the semester.  Last week, the clinic operated on a modified schedule for the Good Friday holiday, however, normal days … Continue reading UNCG Starts Vaccinating Students