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NC Legislature Eliminates Access to Civil Justice Act

Kevin Liu Staff Writer (Correction: On March 14 The Carolinian misreported Jennifer Lechner as a reporter for NC Policy Watch. She serves as Executive Director of the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission. The article has been updated to reflect this.) Updated on March 20, 2018. RALEIGH N.C. – The North Carolina State Government approved a $23.03 billion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year. … Continue reading NC Legislature Eliminates Access to Civil Justice Act

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The Battle Over Gun Control Continues

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer By now it is a regrettably familiar cycle in the United States. In the wake of a mass shooting in Florida, our society seems to have no other focus than the question of how we should regulate firearms. Usually this period lasts three or so months before we move our collective focus onto some other topic, leaving the victims of these … Continue reading The Battle Over Gun Control Continues

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Protesters speak out against North Carolina offshore drilling

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer (Correction: On March 14 The Carolinian misreported the spelling of Joe Ramus’ last name as “Ramos.” The article has been updated to reflect this.) While the American Petroleum Institute (API) held an event on Tuesday, Feb. 27, a crowd of around 400 people formed directly across the hall to attend a public hearing on offshore drilling on North Carolina’s coast. “Not only … Continue reading Protesters speak out against North Carolina offshore drilling

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The New House Bill Broken Down

Ian Hammock Staff Writer A new North Carolina House Bill was released to the public and has a significant impact on the North Carolina school system and the NC Board of Elections. A section-by-section breakdown of the bill is essential to understanding its effects on the North Carolina populace. The first of nine sections deals with the appropriations of funding to schools in districts that … Continue reading The New House Bill Broken Down

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HKonJ Moral March

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer On Feb. 10, dark skies and off and on rain created a stark contrast to the bright rainbow of signs being held by exuberant marchers. The signs range from handmade poster boards with more heart than sophistication behind them to professionally designed graphics on vinyl banners. Like the signs, the crowd of marchers reflects a diverse collection of backgrounds, beliefs and … Continue reading HKonJ Moral March

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UNCG emergency alerts get revamped

Madison Hoffmann News Editor Following the incident of a false report of a stabbing on campus, UNCG Police are determined to reshape the criteria of emergency messages in order to provide clearer reports to students and staff. On Feb. 8, a UNCG alert was send out that reported an “assault on [a] female in the Graham building.” Following the vague message, a follow up alert … Continue reading UNCG emergency alerts get revamped

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Analysis: Trillion Dollar Budget Deficits and Inflation

Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager While many Americans were celebrating Valentine’s Day, the U.S. Department of Labor released its report on inflation for the month of January. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) gauges the increase in prices of consumer goods and reflects the impacts of inflation throughout the broader economy. The CPI rose one-half of a percent, while it was expected to rise by three-tenths … Continue reading Analysis: Trillion Dollar Budget Deficits and Inflation

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Democracy questioned in the NC General Assembly

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer As North Carolina GOP leaders have started to follow in suit behind President Trump, some claim that democracy within the state’s General Assembly is wasting away. “Donald Trump is no longer just an inconvenient tool for the Right in North Carolina; he has become the role model,” said Rob Schofield, Director of NC Policy Watch. “If you think this is an … Continue reading Democracy questioned in the NC General Assembly

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UNCG Middle College considered for an award for America’s Best Urban Schools

Sarah Purnell Staff Writer The UNCG Middle College was ranked among the finalists for the 2018 America’s Best Urban Schools Awards. The awards program seeks to recognize institutions that are successful, spread more awareness about urban schools and increase educational practices that allow such schools to succeed. In addition, schools must meet certain criteria to qualify for an award. Such criteria includes being located in … Continue reading UNCG Middle College considered for an award for America’s Best Urban Schools

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A Well Crafted NC

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The history of beer in Greensboro is being documented online thanks to a new project by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) University Libraries. “Greensboro is our backyard, and our community,” said Richard Cox, who works on the project through the University Libraries. “We’re really looking at this as a local community project. It’s very much about locally-owned businesses, … Continue reading A Well Crafted NC

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