NC Student Power Union speaks on student involvement

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 They may have been few in number, but the UNCG students who met last Thursday for the Greensboro chapter of the North Carolina Student Power Union (NCSPU) are looking “to make some noise.” The students, proponents of radical politics, met for the first time this semester to discuss NCSPU’s future on the UNCG campus, … Continue reading NC Student Power Union speaks on student involvement

UNCG to open new course within the History and Religious studies dept.

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 Dr. Eger a UNCG History professor and Dr. Krueger a UNCG Religious Studies professor are starting a study abroad course for Spring 2015. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students, and there will be an embedded Honors section, if one is a part of the Honors College. Dr. Krueger was passionate about … Continue reading UNCG to open new course within the History and Religious studies dept.

VAAC clinic offers services to students and community

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 “Counseling is about developing strengths and improving one’s self, we go to the gym or exercise to improve our bodies, and seeing a counselor can be the equivalent to help strengthen your personal well-being or condition yourself for better relationships,” stated by the VACC Director, Dr. Keith Mobley. The Nicholas A. VACC Counseling and … Continue reading VAAC clinic offers services to students and community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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