By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Last Thursday at the School of Education, Dr. Michael Munger, a philosophy, political science and economics (PPE) professor at Duke University, gave a presentation titled, “Price and the Ethics of Exchange.” The Duke professor wants to try and change the way that many people think about price, saying that many have the misconception that is just … Continue reading Price gouging laws not so clear-cut

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer This interview is the first part of a larger initiative The Carolinian will be exploring this semester, during which we will investigate the wide variety of political and economic factors that affect both UNCG and the UNC system at large. With a Republican vice-grip on North Carolina politics, continued tuition hikes, a “student-loan debt crisis,” a new chancellor arriving at … Continue reading The N.C. Puzzle: Interview with Director of Strategic Initiatives Mike Tarrant

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015 Many students at UNCG and across North Carolina are frustrated with the rising costs of higher education, and tend to place the blame on politicians and the UNC system. Though students feel their frustration is warranted, many are confused by the operations and policymaking of UNC system executives and N.C. General Assembly politicians. UNC-Greensboro Director … Continue reading 2015 brings with it major changes for UNC system