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

National and local reactions to the 2016 Presidential Re-elect

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer On Wednesday, November 9, just before 3 a.m., Donald J. Trump was elected as the 45th President of The United States of America. After a long campaign season against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, and third-party challengers, Trump has officially come out on top with 279 electoral votes. Thoughts about the results of the election ran high among supporters of … Continue reading National and local reactions to the 2016 Presidential Re-elect

Was there ever room for someone in the spotlight with Michelle Obama?

Antonio Rivera   Staff Writer As President Barack Obama’s time in office is coming to an end, a lot of people have chosen to look back on the past eight years. As we reflect, it seems one of the biggest political stars to emerge from Obama’s presidency is his wife, Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama has become one of the biggest pop icons in America. Her … Continue reading Was there ever room for someone in the spotlight with Michelle Obama?

SGA discusses campus events and progress

 Antonio Alamillo   Staff Writer The UNCG Student Government Association (SGA) held a meeting on Tuesday, October 25 to report the results of campus events and discuss future activities and programs. The meeting began with Activities and Campus Events President Antonio Roberson announcing the first-ever Spartan Choice Awards. Students have the opportunity to nominate fellow students for awards based on leadership, diversity, and service. Voting … Continue reading SGA discusses campus events and progress

Elizabeth Warren campaigns for Clinton, discusses Trump

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren held a rally at Meredith College on October 25, campaigning for Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton and NC Senatorial Candidate Deborah Ross. “Clinton and Ross both come from working families and know what it means to build a future, not just for some of our kids, but for all of our kids,” Warren said. “They want … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren campaigns for Clinton, discusses Trump

Early voting convenient for students and community

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer GREENSBORO – Students at UNCG, as well as members of the Greensboro community, can cast early ballots at the Kaplan Wellness Center on Gate City Boulevard. “The Chancellor’s office and other campus administrators worked with the local board of elections to find a site on campus that would provide parking and accessibility without disrupting academic activity,” said Assistant Director for … Continue reading Early voting convenient for students and community

Trump “nasty woman” comment sparks criticism, parody

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer Donald Trump has often made the claim that no one respects women more than he does, but during the final presidential debate against Hillary Clinton he called her a “nasty woman.” The comment, made in response to a barb from her regarding taxation, has sparked a tremendous outburst from various people and officials across America. Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren voiced … Continue reading Trump “nasty woman” comment sparks criticism, parody

The impact of Hurricane Matthew on North Carolina dams

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer In late September, Hurricane Matthew shook North Carolina, bringing damage throughout the state, much of it from dam failures. Of the at least 17 dams that failed as a result of the storm, 13 of them are in the local Cape Fear River Basin. The failure of dams caused hazardous flooding conditions across the eastern portion of the state. … Continue reading The impact of Hurricane Matthew on North Carolina dams

CSC to host annual Etiquette Dinner

Linda Cheng   Staff Writer The UNCG Career Services Center is hosting an Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, November 10 from 5-7 p.m. The dinner is lead by CSC Networking Initiatives Coordinator Lucretia King, and provides many opportunities for students to network among themselves and with community members. The Etiquette Dinner is an annual event where students have the opportunity to learn the proper rules of … Continue reading CSC to host annual Etiquette Dinner