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

SGA hosts State of The Campus Address

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 The annual State of the Campus Address was given by Simone Stephens last Tuesday, September 9 and was immediately followed by an SGA meeting.  President Stephens introduced her goals for the year, telling the audience, “This mission is focused on three main points that we keep in the forefront of all our decisions.” She … Continue reading SGA hosts State of The Campus Address

Stand Up, Fight Back discusses police accountability

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 Reproductive Justice and Police Accountability were two of the many workshops held Saturday during the Stand Up, Fight Back (SUFB) conference. Jina Dhillon and Irene Godlinez from Planned Parenthood (P.P) hosted a seminar about reproductive justice and the rights of women. Dhillon and Godlinez started their seminar with conversation guidelines, an explanation about the … Continue reading Stand Up, Fight Back discusses police accountability

Students gather in Raleigh for Stand Up, Fight Back

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 Last Saturday at the Stand Up, Fight Back Youth and Student Organizing Conference, roughly 50 students and organizers from across the state came together at N.C. State University in Raleigh to discuss the future of education and a wide array of social issues. Present at the conference were members of organizations such at the … Continue reading Students gather in Raleigh for Stand Up, Fight Back

UNCG’s new police building set to open next month

By Astrid Hacker, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 After what has taken years of planning, the new UNCG police station is set to open its doors within the next month. To be specific, the building will be furnished during the beginning of October with the police equipment following shortly after on October 20. James Herring, UNCG’s Chief of Police gave The Carolinian … Continue reading UNCG’s new police building set to open next month

BRAVE aims to change talks on sexual assault

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 17, 2014 On Wednesday, September 10, UNCG students, faculty, and staff received notice about a sexual assault which occurred in Jamison Residence Hall on campus. In addition to the incident report, UNCG police included tips aimed in helping potential victims learn more about what they should do in order to prevent sexual assault from occurring. This … Continue reading BRAVE aims to change talks on sexual assault

Duke Energy proposes Atlantic Coast pipeline

By Astrid Hacker, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 The proposed natural gas pipeline, said to cost $5 billion and stretch from West Virginia to North Carolina, has produced an outrage among landowners along the Southeast region who fear that its presence could contaminate the waters while decreasing the value of their homes and deterring tourists. Duke Energy and Dominion Resources along with … Continue reading Duke Energy proposes Atlantic Coast pipeline

SGA discusses new initiatives for the year

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 Once school has begun, so has the SGA. Their meeting on Tuesday, September 2 included discussion of new initiatives and fees. The senators also discussed safety and emphasized their responsibility to stay aware of student complaints and concerns. UNCGreen, a sustainability organization, is pushing for establishing a Green Fund with an additional student fee. … Continue reading SGA discusses new initiatives for the year