New UNCG Communications Leader talks background, goals

  Zachary Weaver  Staff Writer Jeff Shafer will take over as UNCG’s communications leader in Monday, November 28, bringing with him experience from Lenovo, North Carolina Central University, and UNC Chapel Hill. “UNC Greensboro has a tremendous story to tell; incredible students, a world-class faculty, innovative programs and a bold vision for the future,” UNCG Chancellor Franklin Gilliam stated, as quoted in a UNCG News … Continue reading New UNCG Communications Leader talks background, goals

Obama, Trump, Clinton Speak on the Election

Antonio Alamillo   Staff Writer President-Elect Donald Trump (R) delivered a victory speech on Wednesday, November 9 after defeating Hillary Clinton (D) in the presidential election. Clinton, along with President Obama, also delivered remarks about her loss. In his victory speech, Trump thanked everyone who contributed to the success of his campaign and spoke of his plans to unite Americans from different backgrounds and improve … Continue reading Obama, Trump, Clinton Speak on the Election

Job fair offers opportunities to students

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer GREENSBORO – The 16th Annual NC Master’s & PhD Career Fair will be held Thursday at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill from 12 to 4 p.m., with dozens of employers on hand to answer questions from advanced degree and postdoc students who are no more than two years from graduation. The career fair is sponsored by UNCG, UNC-Chapel Hill, … Continue reading Job fair offers opportunities to students

UNCG ranks 59th Best for Vets

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer UNCG ranked 59 out of 150  universities on the Military Times ‘Best for Vets 2017’ list, nine slots higher than previous years and fourth highest among NC universities and colleges. UNCG Veterans Resource Center Coordinator  Brad Wrenn spoke on the center, expressing thanks for support given by UNCG administration. The center is a space which allows veteran students a place … Continue reading UNCG ranks 59th Best for Vets

Greensboro Early Voting

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer Greensboro, as well as other parts of North Carolina, held their early voting period on October 20 to November 5. The Kaplan Wellness & Recreation center, located on UNCG campus, served as an early voting precinct on those designated days. Guilford county voters casted approximately 168,720 ballots, which represented around 46.2 percent of the county’s voters, according to the NC … Continue reading Greensboro Early Voting

GGNA discusses bond referendum, Steelman Park improvements

Zachary Weaver   News Editor The Greater Glenwood Neighborhood Association (GGNA) met on Thursday, November 3 to discuss the bond referendum and improvements to Steelman Park. Kristin Cooper delivered the treasurer’s report, stating that the recent Fall Festival was costly, but worth it for the community outreach. Secretary Beth Thomas’s report on the Fall Festival echoed Cooper, reiterating that the cost was justified by community … Continue reading GGNA discusses bond referendum, Steelman Park improvements

Faculty Senate meets to discuss Gen Ed changes, performance review

Jack Payton   Staff Writer The UNCG Faculty Senate met on November 2 to discuss visions for the remaining fall semester  and the months beyond, wanting to ensure the senate get a “picture as the year rolls along.” The primary focus was communication, with a “development of forums” being planned upon for the faculty’s use in discussing the new policy changes and strategic plan, as … Continue reading Faculty Senate meets to discuss Gen Ed changes, performance review

Spartan Village Expansion

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer On West Gate City Boulevard, UNCG is currently undergoing a vast expansion of Spartan Village. Expected to open prior to the 2017 fall semester, the project will contain two new residence halls and 26,000 square feet of retail space, costing roughly $50.9 million to complete. All establishments will be locally owned and operated. “It’s a way to bring the neighborhood … Continue reading Spartan Village Expansion

SGA discusses resumes, athletics and updates in tuition and fees

Jayce Shore    Staff Writer UNCG- The SGA met in the Cone Ballroom on October 31, to discuss business and reports from around the UNCG community. The meeting officially opened with vice president Sajin Chhabra announcing an aforementioned resume workshop lead by Eren Ressler, a UNCG student who currently works in the career center. “I’ve used my vice presidency and my positions as finance chair … Continue reading SGA discusses resumes, athletics and updates in tuition and fees

City Council Discusses Heritage Community, Police Brutality

Antonio Alamillo   Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council convened on Tuesday, November 1 to discuss the recognition of the Guilford College/New Garden area as a heritage community, recent Greensboro police violence, and the annexation of land on Trosper Rd. into corporate limits. First on the agenda was to discuss the recognition of the Guilford College/ New Garden area as a heritage community. It is … Continue reading City Council Discusses Heritage Community, Police Brutality