Greensboro’s Best-Kept Secrets: Fund 4 Democratic Communities nurtures the grassroots

Eric Ginsburg
April 23, 2010

The Fund 4 Democratic Communities (F4DC) is one of the most important resources for social justice and community action in the Greensboro area. Run by longtime organizers Marnie Thompson and Ed Whitfield, the F4DC plans to provide matching grants to local fundraising projects while simultaneously looking... Read more »

Danger in covering apartment smoke detectors

Deena Zaru
April 23, 2010

There are a few things I do when I move into my apartment on campus each year; check if the bathroom is gross, inspect closet space and then, in true Guilford spirit, I cover the smoke detector. Ironically, covering the smoke detector has always made me feel safer. I believed it would allow me to live... Read more »

World and Nation

Jesse Crews
April 23, 2010

CHINADue to heavy traffic, road construction, and automobile breakdowns, China experienced a traffic jam northwest of Beijing that, by Aug. 24, had lasted almost 10 days. The backup spanned a space of nearly 62 miles. Although there has been a heavy increase in road building in the past few years, vehicle... Read more »

WQFS to kick off 40th anniversary celebration

Almena Mayes and Crosby Blair
April 23, 2010

Imagine sitting under the stars on a cool summer night. Sweet, soft, melodic music catches the breeze and saunters through the air encircling, then descending into your ear and settling somewhere deep in your soul. The song is subtle and it lulls you into a state of semi-consciousness. You relax and... Read more »

New senate executives outline goals for next year

Rebecca Gibian
April 23, 2010

On April 14 the newly elected executive board was approved by the community. The board is already looking towards the future, and has many plans for the upcoming years.The board hopes to regain trust, improve communication, and start working on plans to improve the school. “One of our goals is... Read more »