Robert Newman defends humanities programs

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer Director of the National Humanities Center Robert Newman made an impassioned defense of college and university humanities programs at the “Humanities Moments & The Heroic” event held at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro Thursday night. “Technology cannot assess the multiple masks of evil. Only in the humanities do we have that conversation,” Newman said during his remarks, emphasizing the humanities’ ability … Continue reading Robert Newman defends humanities programs

Chancellor welcomes new and returning international students

Aden Hizkias     Staff Writer Last Tuesday Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam welcomed returning study abroad students along with the arrival of the new international students in the Elliot University Center.     “I’m really pleased that so many of you have come from all around the globe to be with us here in Greensboro,” Gilliam said. “This program is a testament to our commitment … Continue reading Chancellor welcomes new and returning international students

Bond Act promises progress at UNCG

Jamie Howell     Staff Writer On Oct. 21, 2015, Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law the Connect NC Bond act, which will be voted on by the people of North Carolina in the 2016 primary ballot. If passed, according to governor.nc.gov, the Bond Act would allocate $2 billion for higher education, the National Guard, parks, infrastructure and agricultural research. “We fought hard for this … Continue reading Bond Act promises progress at UNCG

Biennium shows increase in enrollment, but a stand-still for faculty

Zachary Weaver       Staff Writer The year of 2015 marked the halfway point of the biennium budget period. The budget, which ends in 2017, covers vast sections of the state’s funds and their destinations. A biennium budget is one outlined and issued as a two-year plan, although many emerge as two one-year plans, as seen in the state North Carolina budget. The ultimate … Continue reading Biennium shows increase in enrollment, but a stand-still for faculty

Tech Trends of 2016

Tarlon Khoubyari         Staff Writer 2015 marked an incredible year for technology. Tech made its appearance in fashion, cars and homes. It has provided images of Mars, it has cure diseases, and it has connected populations in times of tragedy. 2016 is a new year for technology to continue its quest to innovate, inspire and make life easier. For any tech-junkie, the … Continue reading Tech Trends of 2016

International exchange students navigate the “little differences”

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Like Vincent Vega said in “Pulp Fiction,” it’s the “little differences” that people notice when they travel from one country to another. “Hey, it’s two liters of Mountain Dew for only a dollar,” Antonio Scaccia, an international exchange student from the United Kingdom, said as he spotted a display of the bottles in the Wal-Mart on Cone Boulevard. Back home, … Continue reading International exchange students navigate the “little differences”

Greensboro Police give back

Maggie Young    News Editor Maggie Young    News Editor The cold and the rain weren’t enough to keep volunteers from providing a myriad of services at Greensboro’s Urban Ministries on Saturday, Jan. 9. Without proper resources or information, many of Greensboro’s unsheltered community go without health care of any kind. That is why Cone Health Services, the Greensboro Police Department, NC A&T’s nursing faculty … Continue reading Greensboro Police give back

Abortion Protest

Aden Hizkias     Staff Writer Last week, UNC-Greensboro students held a protest against organizers showcasing the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP), an anti-abortion initiative, on College Avenue. Students chanted, “What do we want? Choice! When do we want it? Now!” GAP is a collection of various signs that include pictures of, what organizers argue are, dismembered fetuses placed next to pictures of genocide victims. GAP, … Continue reading Abortion Protest

GOP Debate Recap

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer Sparks flew over hot-button conservative issues, such as defense and immigration, last week as Republican presidential candidates clashed on the Fox Business Network’s debate stage, with frontrunners fighting to stay on top as the rest of the pack jockeyed for a boost in poll numbers. Moderated by Fox Business anchors Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo and Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief … Continue reading GOP Debate Recap

CBS hosts the second Democratic debate

Jamie Howell    Staff Writer This past Saturday, Oct. 14, the second Democratic primary debate took place in Iowa. The three candidates in the debate were former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Martin O’Malley, the former governor of Maryland. The debate kicked off with a discussion on foreign policy and how each candidate plans to deal with the … Continue reading CBS hosts the second Democratic debate