Report shows increased segregation rates in NC schools

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer A recent report conducted by the North Carolina Justice Center and Education Policy Analyst Kris Nordstrom has revealed that segregation is rising in many North Carolina schools. Titled “Stymied by Segregation: How Integration Can Transform North Carolina Schools and the Lives of Its Students,” the report highlights how the state’s public schools are slowly shifting towards racial and economic segregation. While … Continue reading Report shows increased segregation rates in NC schools

Greensboro’s March For Our Lives

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer Many proponents of our current president seem to place the United States on a pedestal of being the “greatest country.” If we measure greatness as being where we stand in comparison with other nations, we rank near the top in most areas. We are the third largest country in both size and population, we have the largest economy, and the Wharton … Continue reading Greensboro’s March For Our Lives

UNCG named college of distinction

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) has been named a ‘College of Distinction,’ an honor that recognizes and profiles higher education institutions for providing engaging student experiences. “Any time that UNCG can be highlighted and given a distinction is awesome. Those of us who are here all know how awesome of a place it is but it’s a regional … Continue reading UNCG named college of distinction

Report reveals how indecision affects DACA families

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer A new report released by the Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has detailed the ways in which indecision surrounding immigration policy has affected immigrant families in six states including North Carolina, especially focusing on children. “This study from CLASP was motivated by widespread reports that children and families are being harmed by the Trump Administration’s immigration policy priorities,” said … Continue reading Report reveals how indecision affects DACA families

NC school psychologist shortage leaves many students without mental health resources

Jamie Howell Staff Writer The number of school psychologists in U.S. public schools is considerably lower than the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recommends. According to an article written by Professor Mark Phillips of San Francisco State University, the number of school psychologists per student varies widely between states, but the overall ratio was 457 students to every one psychologist as of 2016. “Most … Continue reading NC school psychologist shortage leaves many students without mental health resources

NC Elections Show a Fight in Nearly Every District

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer At noon on Feb. 28, 2018, the deadline for both N.C. Senate and N.C. House of Representatives candidate registration ended after an extremely successful push from both parties to register candidates in every district. The results leave all NC districts but one with a contested election. While this may not seem particularly out of character, for North Carolina’s elections, it is … Continue reading NC Elections Show a Fight in Nearly Every District

Students lead gun reform walkout at UNCG

Madison Hoffmann News Editor UNCG joined the ranks of a number of schools who participated in the student-led movement for gun control on March 13 by performing a walkout to the front steps of the Curry building. The walkout commenced across the country at 10 a.m. and lasted 17 minutes, one minute for each of the victims lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting that … Continue reading Students lead gun reform walkout at UNCG

An Update on the Mueller Investigation

Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager Special counsel Robert Mueller and his investigation into the Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with Russian agents are feeling the heat. Over the past week, President Trump has attacked the investigation directly, attacking its legitimacy and integrity. In one tweet, President Trump wrote, “Why does the Mueller team have 13 hardened Democrats, some big ‘Crooked Hillary’ supporters, and zero Republicans?” For … Continue reading An Update on the Mueller Investigation

Cocaine Becomes No. 2 Killer of Illicit Drugs

Sarah Purnell Staff Writer According to the New York Times, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention stated that cocaine is the no. 2 killer among illicit drugs, just behind opioids. In addition, an analysis by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that between 1999 to 2015, overdose deaths among Americans between 20 to 64 … Continue reading Cocaine Becomes No. 2 Killer of Illicit Drugs

The impact of the Trump Tariffs

Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager Last week President Trump declared that all steel and aluminum imports will face a stiff tariff of 25 and 10 percent, respectively. The blowback has been severe, with criticism from allies in the European Union, Canada and Mexico, as well as from within the White House. Gary Cohn, President Trump’s top economic advisor, has announced his resignation due to the … Continue reading The impact of the Trump Tariffs