Women are fit to fight, day or night

Lane Martin, Staff Writer
February 8, 2013

Since its birth, the United States military has denied women the option of performing combat-oriented jobs. On Jan. 24, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced to the press that this ban had been removed. “If they can meet the qualifications for the job then they should have the right to serve,”... Read more »

Making the most of the holidays

The Guilfordian editorial board, Staff Writer
December 7, 2012

Worried about how to kill time during your new, lengthy winter break? Are you terrified that boredom will swallow you whole as you yearn for the Spring semester? Dreading the clash between college freedom and parental constraints that hits when you get home? Don’t fret, Guilford! A winter break that... Read more »

My night with Thomas Jefferson

Daniel Gaskin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2012

The other night, I had a dream in which I spoke with Thomas Jefferson about America. I talked to him for what seemed like hours, but he never spoke back. I told him that I can’t comprehend being lied to over and over again by the media whose ideologies have blinded them to what reporting used to be.... Read more »

What is the deal with Mary Hobbs renovations? Varied student opinions voiced around campus

James Rowe, Staff Writer
December 7, 2012

Mary Hobbs is in desperate need of renovations. It’s getting old. It would be really nice to see it look a lot better than it does now. However, there is a price. This has become a very controversial topic on the Guilford College campus, as residents of Mary Hobbs will now have to move out. Personally,... Read more »

Black Friday: Nothing says the holiday season like getting trampled by not-so-good deals

Justyn Melrose, Staff Writer
December 7, 2012

“At midnight, security made an announcement over the P.A. system. ‘The Mall is opening. Happy Black Friday,’ and then it came,” said sophomore Avery Olearcyzk, Build-A-Bear Workshop employee. “There was a loud boom, and then mobs started running and screaming in the halls. A couple ran into... Read more »