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The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

Open letter to the board of trustees

Victor Lopez March 7, 2014

I do not feel many student voices are being heard by your body — or for that matter, administrators. This requires your undivided attention. During your last meeting I heard three blatant falsehoods. First,...

Beloved Tibetan town, study abroad site devastated by fire

Beloved Tibetan town, study abroad site devastated by fire

Eric Mortensen, Guest Writer, Chair and Associate Professor of Religious Studies February 14, 2014

In the frigid inkiness of early morning on Jan. 11, 2014, a space heater allegedly ignited a window curtain in a hotel in the Old Town of Xianggelila — the very hotel in which Professor of Justice &...

Recent hate crime sparks outrage, discussion of change

Nicole Barnard, Staff Writer December 6, 2013

Most of us like to think our campus is a safe zone where people of different backgrounds are accepted and supported. Although hateful acts are committed across the globe, it can sometimes feel like our...

New black alumni advisory board formed, offers unique cultural perspective

New black alumni advisory board formed, offers unique cultural perspective

Renee Dehart, Staff Writer October 25, 2013

Diversity. Stewardship. Community. These three core values are all being honored with the formation of the new advisory board: Black Alumni of Guilford College. BAGC formed in September with five...

Class of 2017 boasts largest Latino population Guilford has seen in years

Valeria Sosa, Staff Writer September 20, 2013

Imagine attending a school where no one understands your culture, your beliefs or your identity. Unfortunately, for minority groups, this can be an everyday reality. For instance, many Latino students...

Why do college athletes quit their sports?

Katy Andrews, Staff Writer March 29, 2013

There has been a recent phenomenon at Guilford College of student-athletes walking away from their varsity sport teams. Since Guilford was founded in 1837, sports have been a part of the community....

Community commemorates 50th anniversary of integration

Community commemorates 50th anniversary of integration

Ellen Nicholas, News Editor October 5, 2012

A mere 50 years ago, Guilford became an integrated institution after existing only for white students for 125 years. At the 50th Anniversary of Integration kick-off event on Sept. 25, community members...

Chick-fil-A support divides campus community

Josh Ballard, Staff Writer September 7, 2012

Recent statements made by Chick-fil-A’s president relating to gay marriage and gay rights issues has called into question Guilford College’s athletics partnership with the local branch of the company...

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