Watch For Me NC program aims to keep pedestrians safe

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 8, 2014 One may notice that UNCG and Greensboro police seem to be taking sections of campus by force lately. There has been a rise in handing out tickets to jaywalkers, those who are riding their bicycles too fast down busy streets and giving tickets to those who are not stopping to let pedestrians pass. N.C. … Continue reading Watch For Me NC program aims to keep pedestrians safe

Faculty members infuriated over moonlighting scandal

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published Oct. 8, 2014 Against the backdrop of a frustrated and confused university community, UNC Greensboro’s Faculty Senate met in the Virginia Dare Room last Wednesday, where several speakers offered a miscellany of presentations. Prior to the meeting, news reports brought to light the termination and arrests of three UNCG University Relations employees— David Simmons Wilson, Christopher Woodrow English and … Continue reading Faculty members infuriated over moonlighting scandal

UNCG participates in National Hazing Prevention Week

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 Since 2007, National Hazing Prevention Week has been in existence working to inform, advocate and put an end to hazing on college campuses throughout the country. For the past three years, UNCG has participated in the week on campus. “National Hazing Prevention Week has been at this school observed at UNCG for a while,” … Continue reading UNCG participates in National Hazing Prevention Week

Greek fund allocations

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 The known and unknown stigma attached to Greek life at UNCG was brought to the attention of some Greek members on campus; all of the women’s sororities that were contacted chose not to respond or wished to remain anonymous. Asking for facts and figures from members of Greek life proved difficult. This quote is … Continue reading Greek fund allocations

SGA senators voice student concerns

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 The SGA held their weekly meeting on Tuesday, September 26. Joseph Graham is running for Vice President unopposed. He is currently the Secretary of Community Affairs and spoke to the student body about his ideas and potential initiatives. Graham told the students, “it is imperative that we are as transparent as possible when interacting … Continue reading SGA senators voice student concerns

UNCG takes steps to implement security initiatives

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 At a UNC Greensboro Board of Trustees meeting held in the Alumni House on Sept. 4, a progress report pertaining to the UNC Campus Security Initiatives was presented to those in attendance. James Herring, chief of the UNCG Police Department, further explained these initiatives in an interview. Herring became chief 6 years ago, after … Continue reading UNCG takes steps to implement security initiatives

SGA discusses elections and student concerns

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 Attorney General Brittany Whitlow announced to the SGA that the majority of conduct violations the previous period were mostly alcohol and disturbing the peace. She also reminded students to stay aware of and follow the alcohol policies. The Current Concerns Committee Chair told senators, “We talk a big game, but we need to do … Continue reading SGA discusses elections and student concerns

Professors give lecture on emerging problem, ISIS

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 Thursday September 18, Dr. Omar H. Ali introduced and led the conversation Dr. Ali Askerov discussed. The topic was “ISIS: A Long-Ignored or Emerging Problem,” in the Curry Auditorium, full of students and some faculty of all different ethnicities. Ali, a co-founder of UNCG’s Islamic Studies Research Network (ISRN), which was created with his … Continue reading Professors give lecture on emerging problem, ISIS

Student Library Advisory Council aims to help students

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 Since 2007, the Student Libraries Advisory Council has been working to close the gap between students and their on-campus library. “I think students knowing how their library works is crucial,” said Kathryn Crowe, adviser for SLAC. “It’s one of our missions for all students to be able to select and use information correctly. SLAC … Continue reading Student Library Advisory Council aims to help students

Faculty and administrators speak on university’s future

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 24, 2014 At a Faculty Convocation held last Wednesday in the Virginia Dare Room, a panel of the chancellor’s executive staff met to discuss the key issues facing UNC Greensboro and plans for campus change and development. The panel’s first speaker was Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dana Dunn, who spoke on UNCG’s current state, and … Continue reading Faculty and administrators speak on university’s future