The first week: A freshman’s rite of passage

Emnit Bierga  Staff Writer Can you remember how afraid you were to be a freshman in college? Every year, students start college with their own preconceived ideas about what college should be like for them. So, what better way to understand how the new incoming freshmen at UNCG are feeling than to interview a couple of them? The first interview was with a young man … Continue reading The first week: A freshman’s rite of passage

Tunnel of Oppression comes to UNCG

By Emnit Brega, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 The Tunnel Of Oppression started in 1993 at Western Illinois University as a residential hall program and last Monday, the Office of Multicultural Affairs brought it to UNC-Greensboro. The Social Justice Group and Kaleidoscope collaborated on this event; they visited the Tunnel of Oppression at N.C. State and got feedback in order to create their own … Continue reading Tunnel of Oppression comes to UNCG

SGA Vice Presidential debates

By Emnit Birega, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Last Tuesday and Wednesday, the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a debate for the three candidates running vice president: Brittany Archie, Antonio Southern and Hinsene Samson. Also in attendance were the current vice president, president, and some of the student body. The candidates were asked to give their opening statements before a variety of questions were … Continue reading SGA Vice Presidential debates

Hudson— SGA’s next president

By Emnit Birega, Staff Writer Published in Mar. 25, 2015 Brittany Hudson, a junior double majoring in media studies and business administration  is the current vice president of UNCG’s Student Government Association (SGA) and will assume the position of president next academic year.The position was uncontested. Hudson told The Carolinian that her main goal is to enhance and enrich the overall student experience at UNCG. She has … Continue reading Hudson— SGA’s next president

SGA revamps for next year— vice presidential candidates battle it out: Brittany Archie

By Emnit Birega, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Brittany Archie, who is running for vice president for the 2015-2016 year, is a current junior majoring in media studies; she is running for the vice president position because she wants to be the person who enhances UNCG. Archie has been involved in the Student Government Association (SGA) since she was a sophomore here at UNCG. … Continue reading SGA revamps for next year— vice presidential candidates battle it out: Brittany Archie

Spartan Legislative Network

By Emnit Birega, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 The Spartan Legislative Network (SLN)— an organization consisting of students, parents, faculty, alumni and community members— met two weeks ago to discuss UNC-Greensboro’s current successes and challenges. SLN has existed since 2012 and it falls under the purview of the UNCG Alumni Association’s Legislative Advocacy Committee. According to the organization’s official website, SLN’s charge is “to … Continue reading Spartan Legislative Network