Guilford College PRIDE launches a new year
Paige Abbott, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
Hidden behind two double doors and a long painted hallway in King Hall is a cozy little room, filled to the brim with couches, pillows and artwork. Upon entering, one may be greeted by a student reading a sample of the room’s ample literature, the smell of local catering or the fuzzy sound of the iconic...
‘Being and Becoming’ photo exhibit examines gender inequality and navigating masculinity
Jay Montague, Guest Writer
September 26, 2019
On Aug. 22, “Being and Becoming: An inquiry with Bahá'í men into cultures of peace,” a photography exhibit by Chuck Egerton, made its U.S. debut on the Guilford College campus in Founders Hall. The exhibit is on display in the Upper Atrium of Founders Hall through Oct. 25. This photographic...
Updates in dining hall and Milner Hall are part of changes on campus this fall
September 19, 2019
In February 2018, a program of changes to Guilford College was approved by the College’s Board of Trustees, with four parts: Teaming for Success, Rallying Campus Spirit, Learning Collaboratively and Incorporating Ethical Leadership As part of Rallying Campus Spirit, renovations of Founders Dining...
‘Best of Enemies’ author kicks off Greensboro’s One City, One Book program
LeSeria Neven, Guest Writer
September 17, 2019
On Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Greensboro History Museum, a discussion featuring author Osha Gray Davidson sparked conversation about racial issues between whites and people of color, specifically African Americans. Davidson shared details and answered questions about his book, "The Best of Enemies," during...
Sen. Kamala Harris visits high school in Greensboro for campaign event
Sarah Ali, Guest Writer
September 17, 2019
On Sunday, Aug. 25, Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris spoke to a crowd of hundreds at Greensboro's Ben L. Smith High School. In spite of declining poll numbers, the California senator's campaign shows no signs of slowing down. After delivering remarks as the keynote speaker for the Durham...
A wasteless journey
Ben Clark and Caroline Clark, Guest Writers
September 15, 2019
On Monday, Aug. 26, Laine Roberts, a waste education and recycling educator with the city of Greensboro, led a public tour of the city’s White Street Landfill, where yard and residential waste is housed from the Greensboro area. The landfill consists of two main phases, the second of which is hidden f...
Reading brings community together to raise money for families at the border
September 12, 2019
As tensions continue to intensify along the U.S.-Mexico border, the tragedies that occur there often seem to get drowned out by the incessant arguing of politicians. In an effort to support migrant families and remember the deceased, writers and community members gathered to perform and listen to...
IEC to kick off 12-week with lake celebration for Latinx Heritage Month
Ellen Han, Guest Writer
September 12, 2019
The Intercultural Engagement Center (IEC) welcomed students back from the summer during its first meeting of the year on Friday, Aug. 30, where IEC staff revealed and discussed new initiatives to celebrate diversity at Guilford. Liz Torres Melendez, the Immigrant Student Coordinator at Guilford,...
Guilford College Class of 2019 Commencement
Andrew Walker, Staff Writer
May 4, 2019
On May 4, 2019, Guilford College held the graduation for the Class of 2019. The commencement speaker was Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, who also received an Honorary Degree. Kristy Shammas '19 was the student speaker and Dwayne Duncan, Jr. '19 gave the welcome from the Student Body President. The Voices...
