Greensboro City Council celebrates positive changes

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Although turnout was low during last week’s Greensboro City Council meeting, spirits were high as the subjects discussed covered a variety of celebrations. Beginning the meeting was a resolution in support and honor of Greensboro’s public safety employees. Several councilmembers read statistics related to Greensboro’s emergency services and first responders. Last year there were 291,062 police … Continue reading Greensboro City Council celebrates positive changes

Chappell named Title IX Coordinator

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Murphie Chappell is UNC-Greensboro’s Title IX Coordinator, and the first to fill the position full-time.  Chappell has been at UNCG for a month. Previously, Chappell worked as a staff attorney at the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault, which handled civil cases surrounding sexual assault. Her prior career involved her in the legal minutiae of Title … Continue reading Chappell named Title IX Coordinator

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: Hinsene Samson

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Hinsene Samson is one of the vice presidential candidates currently running in the upcoming Student Government Association (SGA) elections. While Samson is only a freshman, she has vocalized some thoughtful and politically sound ideas. One of the biggest points in her platform is to reach out to a diverse student body.In a statement to The Carolinian, … Continue reading SGA REVAMPS FOR NEXT YEAR— VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES BATTLE IT OUT: Hinsene Samson

SGA REVAMPS FOR NEXT YEAR— VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES BATTLE IT OUT: Antonio Southern

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 After a tumultuous year for Student Government Association, the time has come for elections. Antonio Southern is a sophomore SGA Chair pro temp at UNC-Greensboro, and he is running for Vice President. Southern’s platform is centered on student-engagement and bringing information to the students. He told The Carolinian via email that he believes an informed student … Continue reading SGA REVAMPS FOR NEXT YEAR— VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES BATTLE IT OUT: Antonio Southern

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

UNCG CCN

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 In fall 2014, Anna Poteat, a second-year Geography student, took an Environmental class that inspired her to get involved with the Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN). ENV 110, Intro into Sustainability Studies, focuses on sustainability from multiple perspectives. The main intention is to provide students with a variety of ways to implement sustainability within different contexts. After … Continue reading UNCG CCN

UNCG Dining Services shows off renovations

By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 24, 2015 Late in May 2011, the UNCG Dinning Hall began the initial phases of a massive overhaul. Everything has been modified and renovated, and now the cafeteria is in its final stages of construction. The Carolinian was granted access to tour the new facilities, and was able to speak with Kevin Deans, Dining Director, and Chrystal Sills, … Continue reading UNCG Dining Services shows off renovations

McCrory unveils budget and files ethics report

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 Budget North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory’s 2015 budget proposal will lead to increased costs for students across North Carolina, the News and Observer reports. The plan, which was outlined last week, will include a 2% cut in the UNC system budget and includes increased tuition for community colleges. The News and Observer reports that part of … Continue reading McCrory unveils budget and files ethics report

Child poverty

By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 In the final weeks of February, Guilford County experienced heavy snowfall, leaving many local schools with no choice but to close, or open later. For many students this came as a relief, but for some it came as a burden. Across many areas in Guilford County, many households have children that simply do not get enough … Continue reading Child poverty