Proposed tuition increases lead to budget debate

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Everybody has something to say about UNC-Greensboro’s finances. At least that seems to be the case lately. On Oct. 24, Howard Bunsis, a professor of accounting at Eastern Michigan University and the chair of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) national collective bargaining congress, presented a 100-slide PowerPoint to UNCG’s faculty, staff and administration on … Continue reading Proposed tuition increases lead to budget debate

Chancellor search

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 On Oct. 20, Chancellor Linda Brady announced to the UNC-Greensboro community her plans to retire on July 31, 2015. As the university prepares itself for change, the extensive search process for a new chancellor has shot to the top of the list of UNCG’s priorities. As explained in a PowerPoint presentation provided by Vice Chancellor and Chief … Continue reading Chancellor search

Students and faculty voice concerns at tuition and fees forum

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 It is a common reference nowadays to hear students comment on the rising cost of tuition. With all this output of money, there is often a lack of information available to students as to where all the money is going. The Tuition and Fees Forum held in two sessions in the Cone Ballroom of the EUC on … Continue reading Students and faculty voice concerns at tuition and fees forum

New resolution proposed to review campus culture

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 As UNC-Greensboro attempts to navigate this period of dissension and change facing its community, faculty senators met last Wednesday in the Virginia Dare Room to discuss a new resolution that calls for a “comprehensive review of the campus culture and decision making processes.”    After the recent scandal surrounding the terminations and arrests of three former university … Continue reading New resolution proposed to review campus culture

Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 The morning of Nov. 6, UNCG held the North Carolina Investing in Rural Innovative Schools Student Forum. Chancellor Linda Brady, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, President of N.C. New Schools Dr. Tony Habit, a representative for Gov. Pat McCrory and two former N.C. governors, Bev Purdue and Jim Hunt, were some of the high profile figures in … Continue reading Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools

Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees

A number of students, faculty and staff participated in the vigil holding signs that read “22” or “3”. (Above) By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 Last week began with 22 minutes of silence and ended with 22 dropped felony charges. The terminations and arrests of three former UNCG employees—Lyda Carpen, Christopher English and David Wilson— have been looming over the university … Continue reading Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees

NC House of Representatives candidates debate

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On Wednesday, the Democratic and Republican candidates for North Carolina’s sixth district seat in the House of Representatives debated. Neil McNeil moderated the debate, and newscasters from WGHP Fox 8 and journalists from the News and Record asked questions. Allen Johnson of the News and Record asked for the candidates opinions on the recent decision … Continue reading NC House of Representatives candidates debate

Second Annual “Walk to the Polls” aims to stop voter apathy

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On October 29, a conglomerate of members from various campus and community groups marched to the Guilford Courthouse, carrying signs and shouting chants intermittently, to cast their early votes for the November 4 elections in the second annual Walk to the Polls event organized by the UNCG Democrats. The democrats were joined by representatives from … Continue reading Second Annual “Walk to the Polls” aims to stop voter apathy

Campus report

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 This Wednesday faculty senators are meeting in the Virginia Dare Room to discuss various issues, including a resolution submitted by Faculty Senator Susan Dennison calling for “a comprehensive review of the campus culture and decision making process.” Possible subject matter to be discussed includes the scandal surrounding the terminations and arrests of three former UNCG … Continue reading Campus report

Panel informs students on sweatshop dangers

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 Students gathered in Graham on Tuesday, October 28, to hear from a diverse panel of professors and student leaders about the nuanced complexities of sweatshops and the people who work in them. The purpose of the panel was not only derived from a need to inform students about the horrors of the sweatshop environment, but … Continue reading Panel informs students on sweatshop dangers