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michaela cleveland, News

Haven intends to educate students on sexual assault prevention

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 As first year students at UNCG, each person is required to complete Alcohol Edu, an educational program designed by EVERFI to inform students on the dangers of binge and underage drinking. This year, UNCG has implemented Haven, a new program designed by the same company to discuss sexual misconduct as an additional requirement. Haven … Continue reading Haven intends to educate students on sexual assault prevention

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Car crashes into UNCG clock tower outside of Jackson Library

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 On Thursday August 28 a white Buick Park Avenue crashed into the clock tower in front of the library and spirit rock. The white male in his 40’s driving the car was highly intoxicated reports say. The car came from the EUC Library area, rolled in front of the library did not slow speed … Continue reading Car crashes into UNCG clock tower outside of Jackson Library

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Faculty members combat withdrawal policy

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 In the summer of 2013, the UNC Board of Governors passed a new academic standing and withdrawal policy that created waves of contention across the UNC system. Since the policy’s enactment at the start of the Fall 2014 semester, students and faculty alike are attempting to gauge the potential impact of these changes on … Continue reading Faculty members combat withdrawal policy

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UNCG students rally on EUC lawn for Ferguson

By Astrid Hacker, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 “As a society I feel that we are truly moving backwards in the issue of race. Too many of us have stopped fighting! Its time to take a stand.” Alyson Swann, a UNCG student made this statement last Tuesday afternoon as she and several other UNCG students gathered together to rally for an event … Continue reading UNCG students rally on EUC lawn for Ferguson

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International Civil Rights Museum gets ten new board members

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 On August 5 the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) announced they would be expanding their board from fifteen to twenty-five. The original board was mostly made up of activists and political leaders with some corporate voices. The majority of the new additions are from corporations, with two lawyers and some union, community … Continue reading International Civil Rights Museum gets ten new board members

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Guilford County School Board approves teacher salary scale

By Astrid Hacker, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 Two weeks ago the 2014-15 salary for Guilford County public school teachers was released. The fact that this news came after many schools had already begun class for the current academic year raised a few questions. This new salary scale, approved August 12 by the Guilford County Board of Education, regulates the previous instances … Continue reading Guilford County School Board approves teacher salary scale

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News, Rebecca Harrelson

From Ferguson to Greensboro, police departments under fire

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 In a video making its circulations around the Internet, Rufus Scales, 27, is seen face down, being handcuffed by an officer on August 4. Upon review of this video you can hear Scales ask “what did I do?” then telling his brother Devin Scales, 22, “make sure you get this on camera, too. I … Continue reading From Ferguson to Greensboro, police departments under fire

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New Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs speaks on public education

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 After 15 years of working in the UNC system, Charles Maimone will continue to serve North Carolina’s public higher education system as he takes on his role as UNC Greensboro’s new Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs. Since 2008, Maimone worked as UNC Wilmington’s Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer. 2008 marked … Continue reading New Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs speaks on public education

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Reynolds residence hall re-opens with new renovations

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 The beginning of the 2014-2015 academic school year brought many changes to the campus of UNCG. One of the most noticeable structural changes to the campus is the newly renovated high-rise dorm, Reynolds hall. “I’m glad to hear that they had it renovated,” said Alaisha Pratt, a senior at UNCG. “I lived there my … Continue reading Reynolds residence hall re-opens with new renovations

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Students with intellectual disabilities can now apply for federal aid

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 UNCG is one of only 34 programs allowing students with disabilities the opportunity to access federal aid. This opportunity came about when Beyond Academics was designated a Comprehensive Training Program (CTP) by the U.S Department of Education, enabling students access to federal grants. This may mean little to those who are unaware of the … Continue reading Students with intellectual disabilities can now apply for federal aid

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