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The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

Staff Editorial: Too much Cheerwhine at The Grill

Staff Editiorial October 25, 2013

How often do you gripe about The Grill or Quakeria? Be honest, we’ve all done it ­— but are we making informed complaints? Do we know what is being done to bridge the communication gap between...

Republicans forced $24 million government shutdown

Republicans forced $24 million government shutdown

Nicole Barnard, Staff Writer October 25, 2013

After the shutdown, Congress played the blame game as Americans tried to make sense of it all. But ultimately, this was a Republican shutdown. However, Republicans blamed President Obama and the Democrats....

Letters to the Editor: APSA

Letters to the Editor October 25, 2013

Continue support for CCE To Whom It May Concern: After reading the voluminous report of recommendations made for Guilford College, my concerns are those facing the Center for Continuing Education...

Letter to the Editor: Response to “Sexual assault victims criticize judicial system’

Guest Writer October 25, 2013

Dear Editor,   Just recently, The Guilfordian published an article concerning how the Guilford College administration handles sexual assault. I know firsthand how truly unjust the justice system...

Pink ribbon rip-off: corporations exploit cancer, extort cash from consumers

Ty Gooch, Staff Writer October 25, 2013

Corporations are milking breast cancer. Every fall, companies roll out pink-ribbon product lines that supposedly give the consumer a chance to support the fight against breast cancer. “The pink...

School board banning of ‘Invisible Man’ shows ignorance

Emily Haaksma, Staff Writer October 25, 2013

“I am an invisible man ... I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.” So begins Ralph Ellison’s highly acclaimed, timeless novel: “Invisible Man.” I had the privilege...

Racist comments towards Miss America pageant-winner illustrate ignorance

Shelby Smith, Staff Writer October 4, 2013

Terrorist. Un-American. Miss 7-11. Miss al-Qaeda. This was the reaction to the crowning of Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri. The pageant took place Sunday, Sept. 15 in Atlantic City, N.J., where the...

Earbuds: surrounded by music, far from our friends

Earbuds: surrounded by music, far from our friends

Gabe Pollak, Staff Writer October 4, 2013

Here comes that guy I met at the Olds last Friday. Oh no! He’s waving. I don’t really feel like talking to him ... iPhone out. Earbuds in. Head down. No conversation. As this familiar Guilford...

Teachers deserve more respect, money

Aditya Garg, Staff Writer October 4, 2013

Job description: seeking people willing to accept meager pay, high workloads and constant criticism. In today’s political and social environment, such conditions are all too common for teachers and...

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