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The North Carolina State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 49, a law that could fundamentally change the way schools treat LGBTQ+ students through numerous new regulations on how issues relating to gender and sexuality are handled by teachers and administrators.

Should you be worried about SB49?

Grady Tarleton, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

The NC state legislature recently overrode Governor Roy Cooper’s veto on the “Parents Bill of Rights,” NC Senate Bill 49. This controversial bill severely restricts the rights of LGBTQ+ students,...

Patrick McHenry, a Republican representative from North Carolina, has been appointed as interim Speaker of the House while a replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy is decided on.

Who is Patrick McHenry?

Grady Tarleton, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

On October 3rd, Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House in a historic vote, the first ever instance of a person being removed from that position. A replacement, Representative Mike Johnson...

Study abroad program examines prisons

Natalie Whitmeyer, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

A study abroad interest meeting was held for “Prisons in the U.S. and Norway” on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. in King Hall. Professor of Psychology Eva McGuire and Professor of Justice...

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‘Tis The Season for Traditions.

Anna Gamez, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

The winter holidays are finally upon us. All around the world, people are beginning celebrate holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day and many others. Growing up, my favorite part of...

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Midterm results show big victories on both sides

Max Elkan and Kiran Soma November 16, 2018

On Nov. 6, citizens around Guilford County voted in the local, state and national midterm elections in order to determine the people who will be representing their voices in politics. Nationally, Republicans...

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Voter turnout needs growth

Zain Hameed, Staff Writer November 2, 2018

Nearly half of eligible Americans don’t vote. No matter how many times I hear this, it always baffles me that so many people don’t take advantage of being a part of the democratic system. “No...

Senior Olivia Winder participates in an interactive timeline activity that explores legislation affecting the immigrant community. This activity was part of the UndocuAlly training that took place on Monday, Oct. 1 in King Hall. // Photo By: Fernando Jiménez/The Guilfordian

Workshop uplifts undocumented student experiences

Fernando Jiménez, Photo Editor October 5, 2018

According to the Pew Research Center, there are approximately 11.6 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States today. These individuals are present in our communities, our jobs and even...

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Theusen highlights effects of student protests

Finn Williamson, Senior Writer April 6, 2018

According to Assistant Professor of History Sarah Thuesen, the boycotts and student protests of the 1940s desegregation movement still hold weight today, despite occurring nearly 80 years ago. Thuesen...

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