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The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

#OscarsSoWhite: we need a change in Hollywood

Carson Risser, Staff Writer February 12, 2016

In 88 years, 1,663 acting nominations. Only 99 of them people of color. In the history of the Academy Awards, nominees have been overwhelmingly white. When this year’s acting nominations were announced...

Body positivity should be more prevalent

Mae Wood, Staff Writer February 12, 2016

As individuals, we often overlook how what we say can detrimentally affect our neighbors. In our age group, a vast number of people are severely afflicted with a negative view of themselves and their...

Letter to the Editor: Before we begin the semester

Caleb Anderson February 12, 2016

Before we truly begin this semester — before the inevitable outrage ensues over the next deficit crisis, next compensation issues, next set of demands or next student-athlete divide —before any of...

Letter to the Editor: A reply to Integrity for Guilford

Bob Williams, Professor of Economics February 12, 2016

“In your classes, do you naturally view your black, male students as future doctors, bankers or lawyers? If not, what do you see?” I still recall the sinking feeling as Dr. Eddie Moore asked these...

Public Safety must be improved this semester

Editorial Board February 12, 2016

We at The Guilfordian are very concerned about the safety issues developing on campus as the semester continues. Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Todd Clark told the community...

Attendance policy is here to stay, but there are ways to work with it

Harris Billings, Staff Writer February 12, 2016

Alongside each individual professor’s attendance policies, Guilford College has the right to withdraw any students who have missed 20 percent of class time from a class. This is out of what the student...

Letter to the Editor: Pacifism is idealistic, rewards the violent in times of warfare

Walter Hassell February 5, 2016

“While it can seem noble enough when the stakes are low, pacifism is ultimately nothing more than a willingness to die, and to let others die, at the pleasure of the world’s thugs,” Sam Harris said...

Staff Editorial: J-Term should improve, continue beyond pilot

Editorial Board February 5, 2016

Experiential learning. Independent studies and projects. Study away, study abroad. For credit, even four-credit classes. Since it began five years ago, January Term has grown to include a wonderful hodgepodge...

Staff members gone, students angry about lack of communication

James Sharpe, Staff Writer February 5, 2016

Guilford has made many steps toward promoting change in recent months. Among those steps, there was one that stood out among the rest: changes in its staff members. “It’s going to take some adjusting,”...

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