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Biohazard players
thrive on fun,
competition
By Kyle Dometrovich
Staff Writer
The Guilford Ultimate Frisbee team,
deemed Biohazard, is truly a unique
group. Upon approaching the field, I was
enthralled by upbeat music, impeccable
attitude, and an overall sense of comfort
and enjoyment on the field.
For sophomore and Treasurer Ivey
Long, who has played on many organized
team sports. Biohazard is much more than
just the team.
"This is my favorite (sport) because I
feel more comfortable with myself out
here," said Long. "Biohazard is one of the
reasons I'm staying at Guilford."
This distinct atmosphere, while com
petitive, is made possible by eager players
and productive leadership.
Captains Rory Smyth and Molly Gibbs
See "Frisbee” on page 11
Town hall addresses IGBT rights
LOCAL SUCCESSES,
NATIONAL STRUGGLES
OF LGBT ORGANIZATIONS
SPARK COMMUNITY
DISCUSSION
By Omar Hamad
Staff Writer
The International Civil Rights Center and Museum hosted a town hall
meeting on Sept. 17 co-sponsored by the Equality NC Foundation and the
Human Rights Campaign. Over 60 people joined panel members to discuss
legal discrimination against LGBT citizens and steps to gain equal rights.
"I am thankful to be able to work
every day and not fear being open
about who I am," said Guilford County
teacher Tony Philpdtt, as he addressed
a crowd of 60 people gathered in the
International Civil lights Museum.
Philpott was one of five panel
speakers at a town hall meeting held
on Sept. 16, sponsored by Equality
N.C. and the Human Rights Council
(HRC). The two groups focused on
the advancement of dvil rights for the
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
(LGBT) community.
The LGBT community's efforts to
achieve full equality and acceptance
in society are now at the forefront of
See "Town Meeting" on page 3
Microsoft gives blanket
computer license to NGOs
2,000 protesters and advocates gather in
Irkutsk to rally for protection of Lake Baikal.
By Alex Minkin
Staff Writer
Russia has confiscated non
governmental organizations' (NGO)
computers for three years until
a recent story caught the eyes of
The New York Times. Microsoft
responded by giving a blanket license
to NGOs all over the world.
Imagine if every college student
accused of illegdly downloading
music was forced to hand over their
computers to the government. The
country would collectively let loose
a shrill whine until the authorities
See "Microsoft" on page 5
Events initiate dialogue about Middle East
By Amanda Dahill-Moore
Staff Writer
It is difficult to discuss the Middle East without
acknowledging the political disturbances that
threaten to shake the bedrock of some societies.
But while political upheaval takes on a historical
context in the eyes of outsiders, there are human
beings whose lives are defined by these conflicts.
The first-ever Middle East Emphasis Week,
organized by the Friends Center, took place from
Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 and sought to address
some of these issues.
The hope was to "highlight the global
opportunities available to the Guilford community
and give voice to those for whom issues in the
Middle East are very important," said Max Carter,
director of the friends center and campus ministry
coordinator.
See "Middle East" on page 7
Julia Hurley, of the American Association
for Palestinian Equal Rights, spoke on Sept
15. The gathering at New Garden Friends
Meeting was part of Guilford’s Middle East
Emphasis Week.
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