UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Brittany Hudson

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 26, 2015 The Student Government Association is in for a few changes this semester and Brittany Hudson believes she’s just the woman to help the group make a difference in students’ lives. Hudson, a junior double majoring in business administration and media studies, has served for three years in SGA. With two stunts as interim vice president under … Continue reading UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Brittany Hudson

UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Krishnaveni Balakrishnan

By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 With former Student Government Association vice president, Joseph Graham, taking over as the new SGA president this semester, a vacancy has opened for his old position. Campaigning has already begun for candidates Krishnaveni Balakrishnan and Brittany Hudson. Balakrishnan, a senior who is set to graduate this upcoming fall, is excited about the opportunity to run for … Continue reading UNCG SGA on the prowl for new vice president: Krishnaveni Balakrishnan

UNCG embarks on its search for a new chancellor

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Members of UNC-Greensboro’s campus community aren’t just looking for a new chancellor; it seems they’re looking for a superhero. Last week was busy for UNCG, with listening forums nearly every day. The chancellor search committee certainly has a long and arduous road ahead as it tries to choose candidates who can live up to the high … Continue reading UNCG embarks on its search for a new chancellor

The N.C. Puzzle: Interview with Director of Strategic Initiatives Mike Tarrant

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

UNCG SGA backs new self-defense workshop

Zhong is working with SGA to host the workshop; he presented his program to them last Tuesday By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. Last semester, it became a common thing to see “UNCG Alert” appear in students’ iSpartan email. The UNCG Police Department would send out a timely warning to brief students on the sexual assault case that had been reported to … Continue reading UNCG SGA backs new self-defense workshop

Faculty Senate discusses changes facing UNCG

Faculty senators listen as Spoma Jovanovic, senate chair, explains the agenda. By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 21, 2015. Last Wednesday’s faculty senate meeting focused on several changes expected to hit UNC-Greensboro in 2015. The meeting opened with Chancellor Brady discussing the first change that may come UNCG’s way: the possible renaming of Aycock Auditorium. The building was named after Gov. Charles B. Aycock, … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses changes facing UNCG

2015 brings with it major changes for UNC system

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

President Obama proposes free community college for all students

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015 President Obama’s proposal calls for free community for all eligible students. On Jan. 9, President Obama visited Tennessee to introduce his proposal to make community college education free to all students. He outlined a program, which, if approved by Congress, would have the federal government paying 75 percent of the bill and states providing the remaining … Continue reading President Obama proposes free community college for all students

UNCG listening forums for chancellor search begin— some highlights from 2015’s first meeting

Emily Bruzzo, News Editor With listening forums nearly every day for students, faculty and staff, the UNCG community has a busy week ahead of it with regards to the chancellor search process. Here are some highlights from one of the first forums of 2015, which was hosted by UNCG’s staff senate on Jan. 8. Staff representatives on the chancellor search committee told The Carolinian that … Continue reading UNCG listening forums for chancellor search begin— some highlights from 2015’s first meeting

UNCG’s SGA in for a few changes: spring semester brings new president

Graham will complete Stephens’ term for spring semester By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As members of UNC-Greensboro’s Student Government Association (SGA) prepare to begin legislation for the second-half of the academic year, the association is in for a few changes as it welcomes new president, Joseph Graham, to lead it through the months ahead.  Graham, who was vice-president under President Simone … Continue reading UNCG’s SGA in for a few changes: spring semester brings new president