Month: January 2015

News, spencer schneier

Price gouging laws not so clear-cut

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Last Thursday at the School of Education, Dr. Michael Munger, a philosophy, political science and economics (PPE) professor at Duke University, gave a presentation titled, “Price and the Ethics of Exchange.” The Duke professor wants to try and change the way that many people think about price, saying that many have the misconception that is just … Continue reading Price gouging laws not so clear-cut

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molly ashline, News

Online learning is the Wild West

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 According to Wade Maki, a professor in the philosophy department and faculty senator at UNC-Greensboro, online courses have been up to the present, “the Wild West.” And the Wild West includes the good, the bad and the ugly. While some professors are taking innovative approaches to online courses, others are displaying content in inaccessible ways, and … Continue reading Online learning is the Wild West

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emily bruzzo, News

UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Brittany Hudson

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 26, 2015 The Student Government Association is in for a few changes this semester and Brittany Hudson believes she’s just the woman to help the group make a difference in students’ lives. Hudson, a junior double majoring in business administration and media studies, has served for three years in SGA. With two stunts as interim vice president under … Continue reading UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Brittany Hudson

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Edward Jennings, News

UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Krishnaveni Balakrishnan

By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 With former Student Government Association vice president, Joseph Graham, taking over as the new SGA president this semester, a vacancy has opened for his old position. Campaigning has already begun for candidates Krishnaveni Balakrishnan and Brittany Hudson. Balakrishnan, a senior who is set to graduate this upcoming fall, is excited about the opportunity to run for … Continue reading UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Krishnaveni Balakrishnan

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emily bruzzo, News, sydney stanley

UNCG embarks on its search for a new chancellor

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Members of UNC-Greensboro’s campus community aren’t just looking for a new chancellor; it seems they’re looking for a superhero. Last week was busy for UNCG, with listening forums nearly every day. The chancellor search committee certainly has a long and arduous road ahead as it tries to choose candidates who can live up to the high … Continue reading UNCG embarks on its search for a new chancellor

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Features, Victoria Starbuck

The Weatherspoon hosts sustainable film series

By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Weatherspoon hosted its monthly film in the Sustainability Film and Discussion Series. Each installment combines an environmental documentary with a conversation between audience members and a local expert. In recent years, climate science has been studied through skeptical lenses. The film “Thin Ice” disproves the accusations of naysayers by exposing the … Continue reading The Weatherspoon hosts sustainable film series

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Features, Jackson Cooper

Goodbye to Blackboard

By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Two years ago, IPS surveyed the UNCG faculty for feedback regarding it’s current Learning Management System (LMS) Blackboard and its impact on their classes and communication with their students. The consensus was clear: the faculty wasn’t satisfied, and neither were the students. Planned downtime, a crowded display, various tabs you click to get to your assignment–all … Continue reading Goodbye to Blackboard

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Catie Byrne, Features

Frats fight homelessness

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Rho Beta chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity organized their annual 24-hour camp-out event on the EUC lawn to raise awareness for homelessness in Greensboro. According to Cameron Smith, Rho Beta chapter president, the event has annually gathered participants and donations for the past seven years. In association with Greensboro Urban … Continue reading Frats fight homelessness

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Features, Mary Windsor

The Piedmont Print Co-Op

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 On the fourth floor of the Cultural Center in downtown Greensboro, The Piedmont Print Co-op resides, a place where emerging and established printmakers can meet to create work in a shared environment. It was designed and developed by the Center for Visual Artists (CVA) and is used as a way for printmakers to display their work … Continue reading The Piedmont Print Co-Op

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, siera schubach

UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: SABRINA BYRD

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Jan, 28, 2015 Sabrina Byrd has a self-professed “knack for the absurd”. Photographer, illustrator, crafter, actor, writer, costumer and graphic artist, Sabrina is a multi-hyphened wonder. A transfer student from UNC School of the Arts where she majored in design and costume production, Sabrina is currently a Media Studies major. “I like making stuff up… my favorite way to … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: SABRINA BYRD

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