By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 On Thursday, October 16, UNCG served as host to North Carolina Senate, House of Representatives and United States House of Representatives Candidate Forum. Beginning with an edition of the national anthem from the Spartan Chariots, the forum began with an introduction of the moderator, explanation of the rules, and introduction of the candidates running … Continue reading NC Candidate Forums

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 Since 2007, National Hazing Prevention Week has been in existence working to inform, advocate and put an end to hazing on college campuses throughout the country. For the past three years, UNCG has participated in the week on campus. “National Hazing Prevention Week has been at this school observed at UNCG for a while,” … Continue reading UNCG participates in National Hazing Prevention Week

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 Since 2007, the Student Libraries Advisory Council has been working to close the gap between students and their on-campus library. “I think students knowing how their library works is crucial,” said Kathryn Crowe, adviser for SLAC. “It’s one of our missions for all students to be able to select and use information correctly. SLAC … Continue reading Student Library Advisory Council aims to help students

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 On Wednesday, September 10, UNCG students, faculty, and staff received notice about a sexual assault which occurred in Jamison Residence Hall on campus. In addition to the incident report, UNCG police included tips aimed in helping potential victims learn more about what they should do in order to prevent sexual assault from occurring. This … Continue reading BRAVE aims to change talks on sexual assault

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 As first year students at UNCG, each person is required to complete Alcohol Edu, an educational program designed by EVERFI to inform students on the dangers of binge and underage drinking. This year, UNCG has implemented Haven, a new program designed by the same company to discuss sexual misconduct as an additional requirement. Haven … Continue reading Haven intends to educate students on sexual assault prevention

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 The beginning of the 2014-2015 academic school year brought many changes to the campus of UNCG. One of the most noticeable structural changes to the campus is the newly renovated high-rise dorm, Reynolds hall. “I’m glad to hear that they had it renovated,” said Alaisha Pratt, a senior at UNCG. “I lived there my … Continue reading Reynolds residence hall re-opens with new renovations

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 As the new school year approaches, students around the country are once again faced with the dreaded task of purchasing books. Fortunately, BIGWORDS is working to make this process easier and more cost effective. Founded in 2001, BIGWORDS is a company designed to compare prices of textbooks around the country. “The app is a … Continue reading New phone app offers students price comparison on textbooks