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IN THIS ISSUE NEW EVENTS EXPRESS COLUMN New weekly column featur-ing short stories and upcom-ing UNCG and local events. PAGE 12 GRADUATION CONTEMPLATION Garon Anders is graduating - and feels Commencment would add nothing to his college experience. PAGE 4 DOUO HAMILTON 1963-2006 PAGE 8 LIVE ALBUM TEACHES OLD SONGS NEW TRICKS Jason Walsh reviews the new, live Eels album. PAGE 6 "V FOR VENDETTA" ...MINU8 ALAN MOORE The Wachowski Brothers return...this time with a comic book adaptation. PAGE 10 DIRECTORY News 2,3,12 Classifieds 2 Opinions 4 A&E 6,13 Sports 8 Life 10 ON THE WEB Find all these stories and more online at www.carolinianooline.com. CONTACT US thc_carolinian@hotmail.com PHONE: 334-5752 FAX: 334-3518 THE CAROLINIAN VOL. LXXXVI ISSUE 23 EST. 1919 The Carolinian CMINIAN0NL1NE.COM I UNC GREENSBORO I si) W \1 \K( II 14. 200d UNCG Ranked Amongst Top Value National Universities Allison Carroll Staff Writer Kiplinger's Personal Finance voted the University of North Carolina at Greensboro 75th out of 100 four-year public universities and colleges for the best value. According to Kiplinger, the total cost for an in-state student's tuition as of 2006 was $10,503 and out-of-state costs for 2006 were $21,771. These costs include tuition, room, board, fees and books. In the January 10 edition of Kiplinger's magazine, they consid-ered SAT scores, admission rates, cost, financial aid, freshman retention rates, graduation rates, and student-faculty ratios. They also evaluated the information from 500 other col-leges in the United States in order to compile this list. Of the other four-year public uni-versities and colleges in North Carolina, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, UNC Wilmington, Appalachian State University, and UNC Asheville were also voted onto the 'most bang for your buck' list UNCG was ranked last out of the six total UNC system institutions on the list - however, it is the universi-ty's first appearance, so there is time for improvement. LUKASZ WTTCZAKyTHE CAROLINIAN UNCG: a value institution according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Drunk Driving Statistics: Does UNCG Have a Drinking Problem? Sarah Benedek Staff Writer Drunk drivers kill one person every 30 seconds. The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) website, http://www.madd.org, states that in 2004, there were 1,557 alcohol-relat-ed deaths in North Carolina In January of 2006, Greensboro police reported 70 DWI arrests in the city. A search for "drunk driving" or "DWI" on Google pulls up numerous law firms that employ lawyers to work especially on cases involving driving under the influence. So far this academic year, there have been more than 90 arrests made on or around the UNCG campus. What do these statistics mean to UNCG students? The reactions are mixed. Some students aren't the least bit surprised at the numbers, even the numbers of arrests at UNCG, while others reacted in disbelief. "That's a lot," commented one stu-dent, Lindsay. "I guess that means the police are watching really care-fully. Or else there are a lot more and they just aren't getting caught." The majority of arrests that have been made have involved UNCG stu-dents. According to the UNCG Police website, 15 of these arrests have involved a student under the age of 21 driving while impaired. In the state of North Carolina, a state that has a "zero tolerance" policy, any person under the age of 21 that is caught with a blood alcohol count of higher than 0.0 can be arrested. These arrests, made almost exclu-sively on UNCG's campus, have stu-dents feeling concerned. "People under 21 shouldn't be drinking. And no one should be driv-ing after they've been drinking. There are people walking all around this campus at all hours. [The drunk drivers] could hit someone. That's just stupid," said another UNCG stu-dent who is in her second year as a senior. Her statement exemplifies the feelings of many students inter-viewed. The most common responses to their thoughts on drunk driving were, "That's just stupid!" "People who drive drunk are just dumb." And a number of the students actually knew someone who had been involved in an accident involving a drunk driver. Interestingly, there are many vary-ing viewpoints on what exactly con-stitutes "drunk driving." Some people feel that driving after consuming any amount of alcohol could be considered drunk driving, while others feel that as long as a per-son feels like they can drive, they probably can. In North Carolina, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08, which is the equivalent of approxi-mately three drinks. However, according to the MADD website, a BAC of even 0.02 can significantly impair one's judgment. "I can have five beers and feel fine," said one UNCG male. "It all depends on, you know, who you are. Girls usually can't hold their alcohol very well, so 1 don't think I'd get into a car with [a woman | who'd had more than one." Students are also divided on the issue of what constitutes a designated driver. Some people feel that they would trust their driver as long as said driver had had fewer than two drinks. Others feel that as long as the driver feels like they can drive, they're probably fine. "I can tell when I'm too drunk to drive," said another student, a female freshman. "If I can't see really clear, then I know I shouldn't be driving." Most arrests reported on the police website took place between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m., with most of them occurring between the hours of 2 a.m. and 3 am. However, there are the few odd instances where drunk drivers are caught before midnight. 11 pf the reported detainments occurred before midnight, one even happening on Tate Street at 4:20 in the afternoon. Lindsay had a com-ment for this as well: "That's scary. There are tons of people on the road, you know, walk-ing around during the afternoon. Even before midnight, there are tons of people still out. I know I don't go to bed until two or three, and most nights, I go down to Tate Street, to New York Pizza or something." Most of the arrests taking place before midnight occurred between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. Although most students are against driving after drinking in general, a few don't think it's that big of a deal. "Sure, I drive after I've been drink-ing," said another male student. "I go to these parties ... there's never peo-ple there who are sober. Never. Pretty much, you're a pansy if you sit around with no alcohol at a party. That's what they're for. Getting wast-ed. So you're not gonna find some-one to drive you home. At least, you Continued on page 2 Bryan School to Host Foreign Policy Lecture Series Janine Camara Staff Writer "Business is global now," said Rodney Ouzts, Administrative Coordinator for the Center for Global Business Education and Research. "We need to know what's going on in the world politically, socially, and from all different stand points, because it all intertwines. "Dr. [Riad Ajami), who is the fac-ulty director of the series...was able to take this series...tweak it, and make it something that would be of interest to MBA students," said Ouzts. In the face of a rapidly changing global economy Dr. Riad Ajami, director of the Center, has established a lecture series entitled "America in the Global Economy." The series is sponsored in conjunc-tion with the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), a non-profit organization that works to increase public consciousness about foreign issues. The lectures, which will give MBA students the opportunity to earn class credit, are a part of the FPA's nationally syndicated 'Great Decision' series. UNCG serves as the designated site of the series for the Triad area. The Center will charge MBA students and the general public a fee of $30 to participate. The fee includes the cost of the textbook. MBA students are also required to write a paper to receive academic credit for their attendance. The topics for the current series will range from an exploration into the recent economic vitality of Brazil to an introspective lecture by Dr. Ajami himself on the effect of poten-tial world powers like China on oil use throughout the world. Some of the speakers participating in the 'Great Decision' series will include Dr. Wendy Wolford, Assistant Professor from UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Jalil Roshandel - a Visiting Assistant Professor from Duke University, and Jason Goddard, Assistant Vice-President of Wachovia Bank and a Lecturer in the Business School. The presentations, which will occur every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., are not a first for UNCG. "We normally have about 75 par-ticipants; the limit for MBA students is 40 students. We have [had] a lot of international students who attend; they're very interested in learning. Sometimes you hear from a student from Spain, and you hear from an American student, so it's a nice dis-cussion," said Ouzts. The classes consist of a lecture Continued on page 2
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Title | The Carolinian [March 14, 2006] |
Date | 2006-03-14 |
Editor/creator | Lowrance, Chris |
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro--Newspapers College student newspapers and periodicals-- North Carolina--Greensboro Student publications--North Carolina--Greensboro Student activities--North Carolina--History |
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Description | The March 14, 2006, issue of The Carolinian, the student newspaper of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. |
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Full text | IN THIS ISSUE NEW EVENTS EXPRESS COLUMN New weekly column featur-ing short stories and upcom-ing UNCG and local events. PAGE 12 GRADUATION CONTEMPLATION Garon Anders is graduating - and feels Commencment would add nothing to his college experience. PAGE 4 DOUO HAMILTON 1963-2006 PAGE 8 LIVE ALBUM TEACHES OLD SONGS NEW TRICKS Jason Walsh reviews the new, live Eels album. PAGE 6 "V FOR VENDETTA" ...MINU8 ALAN MOORE The Wachowski Brothers return...this time with a comic book adaptation. PAGE 10 DIRECTORY News 2,3,12 Classifieds 2 Opinions 4 A&E 6,13 Sports 8 Life 10 ON THE WEB Find all these stories and more online at www.carolinianooline.com. CONTACT US thc_carolinian@hotmail.com PHONE: 334-5752 FAX: 334-3518 THE CAROLINIAN VOL. LXXXVI ISSUE 23 EST. 1919 The Carolinian CMINIAN0NL1NE.COM I UNC GREENSBORO I si) W \1 \K( II 14. 200d UNCG Ranked Amongst Top Value National Universities Allison Carroll Staff Writer Kiplinger's Personal Finance voted the University of North Carolina at Greensboro 75th out of 100 four-year public universities and colleges for the best value. According to Kiplinger, the total cost for an in-state student's tuition as of 2006 was $10,503 and out-of-state costs for 2006 were $21,771. These costs include tuition, room, board, fees and books. In the January 10 edition of Kiplinger's magazine, they consid-ered SAT scores, admission rates, cost, financial aid, freshman retention rates, graduation rates, and student-faculty ratios. They also evaluated the information from 500 other col-leges in the United States in order to compile this list. Of the other four-year public uni-versities and colleges in North Carolina, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, UNC Wilmington, Appalachian State University, and UNC Asheville were also voted onto the 'most bang for your buck' list UNCG was ranked last out of the six total UNC system institutions on the list - however, it is the universi-ty's first appearance, so there is time for improvement. LUKASZ WTTCZAKyTHE CAROLINIAN UNCG: a value institution according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Drunk Driving Statistics: Does UNCG Have a Drinking Problem? Sarah Benedek Staff Writer Drunk drivers kill one person every 30 seconds. The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) website, http://www.madd.org, states that in 2004, there were 1,557 alcohol-relat-ed deaths in North Carolina In January of 2006, Greensboro police reported 70 DWI arrests in the city. A search for "drunk driving" or "DWI" on Google pulls up numerous law firms that employ lawyers to work especially on cases involving driving under the influence. So far this academic year, there have been more than 90 arrests made on or around the UNCG campus. What do these statistics mean to UNCG students? The reactions are mixed. Some students aren't the least bit surprised at the numbers, even the numbers of arrests at UNCG, while others reacted in disbelief. "That's a lot," commented one stu-dent, Lindsay. "I guess that means the police are watching really care-fully. Or else there are a lot more and they just aren't getting caught." The majority of arrests that have been made have involved UNCG stu-dents. According to the UNCG Police website, 15 of these arrests have involved a student under the age of 21 driving while impaired. In the state of North Carolina, a state that has a "zero tolerance" policy, any person under the age of 21 that is caught with a blood alcohol count of higher than 0.0 can be arrested. These arrests, made almost exclu-sively on UNCG's campus, have stu-dents feeling concerned. "People under 21 shouldn't be drinking. And no one should be driv-ing after they've been drinking. There are people walking all around this campus at all hours. [The drunk drivers] could hit someone. That's just stupid," said another UNCG stu-dent who is in her second year as a senior. Her statement exemplifies the feelings of many students inter-viewed. The most common responses to their thoughts on drunk driving were, "That's just stupid!" "People who drive drunk are just dumb." And a number of the students actually knew someone who had been involved in an accident involving a drunk driver. Interestingly, there are many vary-ing viewpoints on what exactly con-stitutes "drunk driving." Some people feel that driving after consuming any amount of alcohol could be considered drunk driving, while others feel that as long as a per-son feels like they can drive, they probably can. In North Carolina, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08, which is the equivalent of approxi-mately three drinks. However, according to the MADD website, a BAC of even 0.02 can significantly impair one's judgment. "I can have five beers and feel fine," said one UNCG male. "It all depends on, you know, who you are. Girls usually can't hold their alcohol very well, so 1 don't think I'd get into a car with [a woman | who'd had more than one." Students are also divided on the issue of what constitutes a designated driver. Some people feel that they would trust their driver as long as said driver had had fewer than two drinks. Others feel that as long as the driver feels like they can drive, they're probably fine. "I can tell when I'm too drunk to drive," said another student, a female freshman. "If I can't see really clear, then I know I shouldn't be driving." Most arrests reported on the police website took place between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m., with most of them occurring between the hours of 2 a.m. and 3 am. However, there are the few odd instances where drunk drivers are caught before midnight. 11 pf the reported detainments occurred before midnight, one even happening on Tate Street at 4:20 in the afternoon. Lindsay had a com-ment for this as well: "That's scary. There are tons of people on the road, you know, walk-ing around during the afternoon. Even before midnight, there are tons of people still out. I know I don't go to bed until two or three, and most nights, I go down to Tate Street, to New York Pizza or something." Most of the arrests taking place before midnight occurred between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. Although most students are against driving after drinking in general, a few don't think it's that big of a deal. "Sure, I drive after I've been drink-ing," said another male student. "I go to these parties ... there's never peo-ple there who are sober. Never. Pretty much, you're a pansy if you sit around with no alcohol at a party. That's what they're for. Getting wast-ed. So you're not gonna find some-one to drive you home. At least, you Continued on page 2 Bryan School to Host Foreign Policy Lecture Series Janine Camara Staff Writer "Business is global now," said Rodney Ouzts, Administrative Coordinator for the Center for Global Business Education and Research. "We need to know what's going on in the world politically, socially, and from all different stand points, because it all intertwines. "Dr. [Riad Ajami), who is the fac-ulty director of the series...was able to take this series...tweak it, and make it something that would be of interest to MBA students," said Ouzts. In the face of a rapidly changing global economy Dr. Riad Ajami, director of the Center, has established a lecture series entitled "America in the Global Economy." The series is sponsored in conjunc-tion with the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), a non-profit organization that works to increase public consciousness about foreign issues. The lectures, which will give MBA students the opportunity to earn class credit, are a part of the FPA's nationally syndicated 'Great Decision' series. UNCG serves as the designated site of the series for the Triad area. The Center will charge MBA students and the general public a fee of $30 to participate. The fee includes the cost of the textbook. MBA students are also required to write a paper to receive academic credit for their attendance. The topics for the current series will range from an exploration into the recent economic vitality of Brazil to an introspective lecture by Dr. Ajami himself on the effect of poten-tial world powers like China on oil use throughout the world. Some of the speakers participating in the 'Great Decision' series will include Dr. Wendy Wolford, Assistant Professor from UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Jalil Roshandel - a Visiting Assistant Professor from Duke University, and Jason Goddard, Assistant Vice-President of Wachovia Bank and a Lecturer in the Business School. The presentations, which will occur every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., are not a first for UNCG. "We normally have about 75 par-ticipants; the limit for MBA students is 40 students. We have [had] a lot of international students who attend; they're very interested in learning. Sometimes you hear from a student from Spain, and you hear from an American student, so it's a nice dis-cussion," said Ouzts. The classes consist of a lecture Continued on page 2 |
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