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

Mayor Vaughan Awarded, Traffic Stops Scrutinized

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Last Tuesday, the Greensboro City Council held a meeting where Mayor Nancy Vaughan was given an award, and the council discussed Greensboro City Police traffic stops. This was the first meeting since the City Council election in which all the incumbents were re-elected, two of which ran unopposed. “It’s great to be re-elected and have the vote of confidence by … Continue reading Mayor Vaughan Awarded, Traffic Stops Scrutinized

Wave of protests hit campus: UNCG students stand up and speak out

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Monday at noon, students gathered on the EUC lawn to rally for solidarity with Mizzou. The demonstration included the organizer Dhruv Pathak, students, members of the Faculty Senate, Provost Dana Dunn and Chancellor Frank Gilliam as well as several junior administrators. The rally attendees spoke about what happened at the University of Missouri where the students protested against, what they … Continue reading Wave of protests hit campus: UNCG students stand up and speak out

Understanding ADHD

Alison McKane     Staff Writer What is ADHD? It is not merely characterized as difficulty focusing in a boring class or continuous procrastination on a paper. It’s not that simple. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, known by its acronym as ADHD, has no simple definition. According to the DSM-5 (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), ADHD is defined as, “A persistent pattern of … Continue reading Understanding ADHD

Student Forum Opened for Strategic Plan

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Students discussed their thoughts on the new strategic plan with Chancellor Frank Gilliam, Jr. and Provost Dana Dunn during a forum held last Monday night from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “The best joke is one you don’t have to tell the punchline to, and that is what the meta-narrative should be,” Chancellor Gilliam said. Unlike the faculty forum, which … Continue reading Student Forum Opened for Strategic Plan

Assistant Dean in University Libraries elected to NCLA leadership

Spencer Schenier      News Editor The assistant dean for Administrative Services at UNC-Greensboro’s University Libraries, Michael Crumpton, was elected vice president and president-elect of the North Carolina Library Association this past week, according to UNCG Campus Weekly. Crumpton explained the importance of libraries to UNCG Campus Weekly, saying, “The libraries of North Carolina are also instrumental in the development and economic well-being of our … Continue reading Assistant Dean in University Libraries elected to NCLA leadership

Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering receives $1.8 million grant

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Students who graduate next year could see huge changes in their lives wrought by nanotechnology, the development of which just received a big boost locally with the awarding of an $1.8 million dollar grant to the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) in Greensboro. “Think of the technology that emerged in my lifetime. Remember the movie ‘Wall Street,’ where … Continue reading Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering receives $1.8 million grant

Faculty Senate discusses IT, Family Leave

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Last Wednesday afternoon, the UNC-Greensboro Faculty Senate held its monthly meeting to discuss various issues such as the Information Technology (IT) and the Family Leave Policy. The UNC system policy requires the chancellor of each campus to establish an elected “faculty council or senate” and seek advice from the faculty “with respect to questions of academic policy and institutional governance,” … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses IT, Family Leave

UNC system chancellors welcome pay increases

Spencer Schneier      News Editor Last week, the UNC System announced that there would be pay raises for 12 chancellors across the UNC System. The move comes amid controversy surrounding the appointment of Margaret Spellings as President and the resignation of John Fennebresque as the head of the Board of Governors. When asked to explain the move, the UNC System simply referred to the … Continue reading UNC system chancellors welcome pay increases