Polarization: perspectives from D.C.
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Last Tuesday, the UNCG political science department hosted a roundtable on political polarization titled, “Inside the Beltway: Perspectives on Polarization from Congressional Staff.” The event featured Jimmy Broughton, former chief of staff to Sen. Jesse Helms, Mark Harkins, former chief of staff to Rep. Brad Miller, and Asher Hildebrand, district director and former legislative director … Continue reading Polarization: perspectives from D.C.
UNCG’S path to greener initiatives
By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Students and faculty who attended the “What’s Green got to do with it” informational session last Thursday discussed growing environmental issues. The session, which was hosted by the Office of Sustainability’s intern T’shari White, highlighted several main issues. The issues included: lack of minority participation in the environmental studies program and sustainability initiatives. The session also … Continue reading UNCG’S path to greener initiatives
“Let’s Talk About It:” vision forum sparks debate about campus future
Audience of faculty, staff and students listen as faculty member voices his concerns. By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 A forum entitled “Let’s Talk About It: Campus Culture, Climate and Values” was held last Tuesday in the Elliot University Center to bring about a discussion amongst faculty and staff that centered around university values pertinent to employees. Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dana Dunn … Continue reading “Let’s Talk About It:” vision forum sparks debate about campus future
Proposed tuition increases lead to budget debate
By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Everybody has something to say about UNC-Greensboro’s finances. At least that seems to be the case lately. On Oct. 24, Howard Bunsis, a professor of accounting at Eastern Michigan University and the chair of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) national collective bargaining congress, presented a 100-slide PowerPoint to UNCG’s faculty, staff and administration on … Continue reading Proposed tuition increases lead to budget debate
Last minute lethargy
By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 “I’ll do it tomorrow”, “it’s not due ‘till next week,” and “I’m too tired to do it.” More than likely these are phrases you, or people around you, have thought or said aloud. As the semester slowly comes to an end, more and more students, myself included, are losing the energy to fully complete assignments and … Continue reading Last minute lethargy
Turkey Day transgressions
By Mark Parent, Opinions Editor Published in print Nov 19. 2014 This is the undisputed worst time of the year for a college student. Professors are assigning papers, exams are right around the corner, all of your friends are stressed out and your constant procrastination is about to bite you in the ass. Of course, right in the middle of this horrifying ordeal we get to head … Continue reading Turkey Day transgressions
Reifschneider’s career, one of memory
Aaron Reifschneider in his last game for UNCG recorded one shot on goal and one shot attempt By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 18. 2014 As the UNCG Men’s soccer season comes to an unsatisfying close and the darkness of night begins to dominate the hours of the day, one Spartan is saying good-bye to UNC-Greensboro after five fantastic years with the team. Aaron … Continue reading Reifschneider’s career, one of memory
UNCG Cross Country finish year in Southeast Regions
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 18. 2014 The Blue and Gold Men’s and Women’s cross country teams competed in the NCAA Division I Southeast Regional last Friday afternoon in their second to last race of the season. In their meet before next week NCAA Championships, the women’s team complete in the 6,000-meter race and finished in 30 place overall. The schools, William & … Continue reading UNCG Cross Country finish year in Southeast Regions
The Lakers and Spurs: two diverging teams
Tim Duncan, on the right, is likely to end his career contending with the well organized Spurs By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 18. 2014 Last Friday, in their first of three matchups this year, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 93-80. The game saw two of the decade’s greatest players; Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant play their 78th matchup head-to-head. … Continue reading The Lakers and Spurs: two diverging teams
Soccer year over in heartbreaking fashion
Austin Miller alludes two Mercer defenders over the weekend in Men’s Soccer final game of the year By Brandon Boyer, Staff writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 On the coldest night of the season, the Spartans had a chance to upset the best team in the conference. Mercer, the team that won the regular season and was packed to the gills with the Coach of the … Continue reading Soccer year over in heartbreaking fashion
