Spencer Schneier News Editor John Newsom of the News and Record speculated last week that UNC-Greensboro’s enrollment could be up this year, which would be a notable accomplishment for the university. Newsom posits that the university has added roughly 700 students, which would be notable for the university’s financial outlook. Dana Dunn stressed the importance of enrollment in her introductory address at the … Continue reading Rise in enrollment
Spencer Schneier Staff Writer As college students in 2015, we are often faced with a lot of harsh realities about the world we will soon be entering. Rising student-loan debt, an evolving job market and the continued fragility of the financial markets in the wake of the 2007-08 recession have left college students with a sense that perhaps this world just doesn’t have … Continue reading Spencer’s Spork
Spencer Schneier News Editor When introducing iTunes to consumers for the first time in 2003, Steve Jobs proclaimed that “we [Apple] think subscriptions are the wrong path.” Jobs also claimed that customers didn’t want to “rent their music,” making a point that someone will listen to their favorite song thousands of times in their life, as opposed to a movie where someone might watch … Continue reading Streaming services for your first week of classes
Spencer Schneier News Editor He played with his glass and contemplated the right words for his answer. “I haven’t had a chance to go to several that I’d like to. So, it’s sort of hard to answer that,” he said. After an interviewer mentioned a few restaurants by name, he agreed that Hops was a good restaurant he’d eaten at in Greensboro. Chancellor-Elect … Continue reading New Chancellor: New Rules
By Spencer Schneier, News Editor Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 Editor’s note: The pronoun “she” is used frequently throughout this article, but this is due only to the fact that Scholl is a female persona. This is meant in no way to either reveal or obfuscate the employee’s identity. Looking around nervously, she stares at her arm and then back up with confidence. “My grandmother … Continue reading Exclusive: Scholl criticizes “culture of bullying”
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 Last Wednesday, UNCG Faculty Senate met to discuss a myriad of topics, with Dr. Dana Dunn speaking for the first time as acting chancellor. The meeting opened with Dunn proclaiming that a website titled “UNCG Clean House” is “doing great harm” to the university. She accused the proprietors of the website of committing cyber-bullying, which in … Continue reading Faculty Senate
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 This past week, lawmakers in the General Assembly considered appointments from Governor Pat McCrory. While this is usually not much news, the recent appealed ruling that the General Assembly stepped outside its powers to appoint members of commissions established by the North Carolina Coal Ash Management Commission has left many watching the situation closely. The North … Continue reading McCrory and N.C. GA clash over coal ash
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 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 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
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