By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published print Apr. 1, 2015 On Feb. 19, a proposal endorsed by Provost Dana Dunn to open a Center for Housing and Community Studies was presented to UNC-Greensboro’s Board of Trustees. This center proposal comes on the heels of the UNC Board of Governors’ decision to close three other centers in North Carolina. While these two events closely coincide, Dunn is sure … Continue reading New center for housing
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 In 2009, a study from the Food Research and Action Center showed that Greensboro, N.C. ranks the second most food insecure city in the country. According to the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks, between 2010-2014, North Carolina consistently made the top-10 list for states with the highest percentage of citizens experiencing food insecurity. … Continue reading Food insecurity at UNCG
By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 Professors from across North Carolina didn’t hold back about the politics and social issues impacting higher education on Saturday when the N.C. State Chapter for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) held its annual conference at UNC-Greensboro in the Elliott University Center. The conference was titled, “Reclaiming the Narrative for Higher Education in North Carolina,” … Continue reading AAUP members voice opinions
Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer The North Carolina General Assembly elected 16 members of the 32-member Board of Governors this past week, the News and Observer reports. The Senate’s appointees included seven Republicans and one Democrat, and the House’s appointees included seven Republicans and a member who is not politically affiliated. The appointments include nine new members, who will be joining the legislative body of the … Continue reading N.C. General Assembly names 16 new Board of Governors members
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
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
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
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
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
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
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