Innovative community members push UNCG campus forward
Johnson wants courses focused on life skills By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Last semester, Bill Johnson, the student success coordinator of UNC-Greensboro’s Office of Life Planning and Personal Development, gave a presentation to the UNCG board of trustees. This presentation highlighted the strides Johnson’s office has been making, including increasing retention rates and indirectly decreasing student debt. Johnson stated in an … Continue reading Innovative community members push UNCG campus forward
Obama administration proposes changes to college rating system
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As part of a larger initiative in which the Obama administration has aimed to improve the American university system, a new federal rating system that will evaluate universities based on affordability, access and value has been proposed. The new system should be released before the start of the next academic year. Per a report from the … Continue reading Obama administration proposes changes to college rating system
“UNCG Three” case continues to cause problems for UNCG 2015
By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Cohen says Carpen’s case will be heard by a judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Raleigh The New Year seems to have brought with it some of last semester’s problems for UNC-Greensboro. After half a semester of community outrage over the arrests and terminations of three University Relations employees— the “UNCG Three” as the … Continue reading “UNCG Three” case continues to cause problems for UNCG 2015
‘Coffee with a Cop’
Officer Bailey has been working with the Greensboro Police Department for 10 years. By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Since 2012, “Coffee with a Cop” has been held with police departments across the nation. The goal of the program is to create a cordial meeting place for concerned citizens and police officers to discuss issues within the local community … Continue reading ‘Coffee with a Cop’
The power of pens
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Set in a large brick building on Lee Street, Industries of the Blind (IOB) makes equipment for the U.S. Government. Inside, rows of workers push cloth through machines, spin mop-tops onto wooden handles and assemble immense quantities of ballpoint pens. The sense of normalcy at IOB can be overwhelming when a person considers that each employee … Continue reading The power of pens
Tiny pages, big ideas
Emma Burn creates zines under the moniker, “Emma Anticlimax.” By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As zines are taking off in the independent art world, there’s still a lot of curiosity among the general student body as to what a zine actually is, and what it actually does. Emma Burn, a freshman at UNCG, makes and distributes her own zines. “[It’s] a … Continue reading Tiny pages, big ideas
Blaming depression on the weather
By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Surviving the woes of winter is no joke. From biting winds to slick precipitation, there seems to be little to love once the holidays have passed. If watching the sunset at 4 p.m. and waking up to a freezing morning puts a damper on your mood, you may have Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a … Continue reading Blaming depression on the weather
The Carolinian’s list of ‘Things to Do’
By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. First off, welcome back to school. While you may have slept through winter break (it’s okay, the Macy’s Parade was not that great this year) or binge watched “Gilmore Girls” every day of December, it’s now the dreaded back-to-school time. To aid this pain, The Carolinian has a list of things you should’ve done over break … Continue reading The Carolinian’s list of ‘Things to Do’
New to ABC: “Agent Carter”
By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. “What’s your name, darlin’?” “Agent.” In a media world obsessed with superheroes and sequels, “Agent Carter” seems like nothing new – except for the fact that this hero holds no special powers (unless you count being able to fight with a stapler) and wears high heels to work instead of a spandex suit. This is no … Continue reading New to ABC: “Agent Carter”
Squirrel Girl debuts at Geeksboro, Acme Comics
By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print on Jan.14, 2015 Marvel’s Squirrel Girl has been around since 1992, providing comic relief in a comic world that had become almost entirely dark and gritty. In her time, Squirrel Girl has been a would-be sidekick for Iron Man, a member of the Great Lakes Avengers, a babysitter, and always a protector. But one thing she’s never been is … Continue reading Squirrel Girl debuts at Geeksboro, Acme Comics
