JFK Files Released

Chris Funchess Staff Writer On Thursday evening, the Trump administration released roughly 2,800 government documents relating to the assassination of the 35th president, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. President Kennedy died on Nov. 22, 1963. His public assassination traumatized the nation over a half-decade ago, and several conspiracy theories have been formulated in the absence of concrete answers; we’ve all heard of the Grassy Knoll. There will … Continue reading JFK Files Released

Halifax County Reaches the North Carolina Supreme Court

Ian Hammock Staff Writer Recently the North Carolina State Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on behalf of parents in Halifax County. The case, Silvers et al. v Halifax County Board of Commissioners, deals with the underfunding of the schools in the Halifax County school district. The plaintiffs, represented by the UNC Center for Civil Rights, argue that the actions of the defendants go … Continue reading Halifax County Reaches the North Carolina Supreme Court

Common Cause v. Rucho

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer After a four-day trial, the lawsuit of Common Cause v. Rucho has led to a possible change in North Carolina voting districts before the 2018 elections. A three-judge panel from the Federal District Court in Greensboro announced on Thursday that they are looking into appointing a special master to help redraw nine North Carolina voting districts. “The issue here is really … Continue reading Common Cause v. Rucho

SGA Meeting

Joe Schuler Staff Writer On Oct. 24, the UNCG Student Government Association held their weekly meeting where they tackled a hefty agenda including swearing in new senators, meeting with the head of dining services and spreading the word regarding several clubs and initiatives on campus. Vice President Mikaela Portugal, speaking about Jennifer Simmons, one of the new elected senators said, “She will be a great … Continue reading SGA Meeting

Et Tu, Brute? Trumpian Theatrics in McConnell’s Senate

Chris Funchess Staff Writer President Trump’s relationship with members of his own party has been beyond erratic. This is the type of behavior that fuels his supporters. He is dismantling establishment politics and career politicians while recreating the existing political paradigm into one bearing his name while carrying a huge Trump sign etched into its facade. However, this pattern of behavior is troubling to the … Continue reading Et Tu, Brute? Trumpian Theatrics in McConnell’s Senate

UNCG Homecoming 2017

Madison Hoffmann News Editor UNCG’s 2017 Homecoming took place on Oct. 16 through Sunday, becoming the 35th homecoming celebration to be held at UNCG. Thousands of alumni joined current students and faculty to celebrate one of the university’s favorite times of the year. The week-long celebration featured sporting events, food and music. Though this is an opportunity for current UNCG students to enjoy college life, … Continue reading UNCG Homecoming 2017

Greensboro City Council Meeting

Kevin Liu Staff Writer The Oct. 17 meeting of the  Greensboro City Council authorized and resolved various budget and re-zoning ordinances brought up during the hearing. Some of the ordinances revolved around amending the amounts of money given to grants and activities enacted in previous council meetings. The city council authorized the rezoning property of Ruffin Road owned by Keystone Group, Inc., Four Farms Road … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Meeting

NC 2018 Judicial Primaries Cancelled

Sarah Kate Purnell Staff Writer On the morning of  Oct. 17, House Republicans overturned Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto to Senate Bill 656, canceling the 2018 judicial primaries. The passing of the bill will postpone judicial primary filing from February to June. “Most of the bill deals with easing ballot access requirements for third parties as well as for unaffiliated candidates,” Laura Leslie at WRAL reported. … Continue reading NC 2018 Judicial Primaries Cancelled

The Future of Gun Control

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer Fifty eight people were killed and more than 500 were injured when the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The shooting took place on Oct. 1, 2017 as country music singer Jason Aldean was giving the closing performance at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. 64-year-old Stephen Paddock fired down on the concert from … Continue reading The Future of Gun Control

Reynolds Scholarship’s 50th Anniversary

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Oct. 11, a ceremony was held for an important milestone in UNCG history: the 50th anniversary of the first graduating class of Katharine Smith Reynolds scholars. Founded in 1962, the scholarship was created by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to honor Zachary Smith Reynolds’s late mother, Katharine. She attended the State Normal and Industrial School, which is now UNCG, from … Continue reading Reynolds Scholarship’s 50th Anniversary