Victoria Cox Staff Writer The School of Education at UNCG held a Career Fair Thursday, March 17. The Career Fair was held virtually but still went off without too many errors. Many school districts from across the state and country were in attendance. Schools from all around North Carolina paid to scout UNCG’s talent for new teachers and faculty, as well as a few institutions … Continue reading School of Education Holds Virtual Career Fair
Naima Said Staff Writer Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s get Boba!’ First-generation Asian-American owner, Ronny Real, opened Moshi Moshi Boba Cafe on March 5, 2020, marking this March as their one-year anniversary. The boba cafe is located on 2418 Spring Garden Street, around the corner from UNCG campus. Moshi Moshi is a Japanese saying for ‘hello’, greeting you before you step foot inside … Continue reading MOSHI MOSHI
Austin Horne News Editor Camera on, room scanned, screen captured and keyboard recorded — students across the country prepared for their first distanced exams last semester. This semester at UNCG, students are hoping these digital exams will be their last. Many students are dreading any time they have to interact with UNCG’s anti-cheat system of choice, Respondus LockDown Browser (RLB). RLB has been lampooned on … Continue reading Students Ask Professors to Reconsider Anti-Cheat Software
Sydney Thompson Staff Writer UNCG is clearing up widespread Wildfire rumors that websites like Chegg, which provides tutoring and homework solutions, are immediate Academic Integrity Policy violations. Wildfire is a social media app designated for students at UNCG to communicate locally. Its primary purpose is to share information quickly in emergencies and to give warnings about shady situations that could get college students into trouble. … Continue reading UNCG Clarifies Misconceptions About the Academic Integrity Policy
Naima Said Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C — Marcus Deon Smith, a 38-year-old African American man, was a victim of police misconduct that ultimately led to his death. He was hogtied by eight Greensboro Police Department officers in 2018 at the Greensboro Folk Festival. Thousands of protesters took to the streets criticizing the City of Greensboro’s response to the ruled homicide after the Department of Justice gave warning … Continue reading The History of the Greensboro Police Department
Austin Horne News Editor Last month, the Office of Intercultural Engagement completed its search for an Assistant Director to head the Kaleidoscope Peer Educator Program, Spartans in Dialogue, Community Dialogues, House of Privilege and Tunnel of Oppression. The OIE found Victoria Walters; a book-lover with a penchant for social justice education. Being in a student-facing office, they agreed to an interview where they could introduce … Continue reading UNCG Welcomes New OIE Assistant Director, Victoria Walters
Victoria Cox Staff Writer Senate Bill 37, which was vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper last week, would require in-person options for all schools in the state of North Carolina. An attempt to override was 29-20 in the Senate, missing the three-fifths majority required to override a veto by one vote. According to WFMY News 2, “The governor said the bill falls short on safety. Supporters … Continue reading Senate Bill 37 Remains Vetoed by One Vote
Austin Horne Editor ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Another COVID-19 outbreak was discovered February 6th at the Alamance County Jail after a larger outbreak last year that prompted bail reform protests. According to the Sheriff’s Office, one inmate and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The NC Department of Health and Human Services defines an outbreak as two or more confirmed cases in a period … Continue reading Another COVID-19 Outbreak at the Alamance County Jail Prompts Bail Reform Conversation
Marisa SloanStaff Writer On March 27, A $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. The package is best known for its $1,200 checks authorized for most adult Americans, as well as the $600-per-week increase it provides to unemployment insurance. A lesser known part of the stimulus … Continue reading Small Businesses to Receive Aid During the COVID-19 Crisis
Marisa SloanStaff Writer As the number of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina rises above 1,100—with 36 of those cases coming from Guilford County—Governor Roy Cooper has issued a ‘stay-at-home’ executive order. Executive Order No. 121 will take effect at 5 p.m. on March 30 and last at least 30 days. It will attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 by preventing people from leaving their … Continue reading Governor Cooper Issues a Stay-At-Home Executive Order
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