Break-ins
under investigation
By Austin Harris
University
Police have confirmed at least two recent burglaries in Student Apartments
and several other break-ins, leading them to post fliers around North
campus alerting students of the recent crimes.
Theft
an increasing safety concern on campus
By Austin Harris
Despite
efforts by University Police, theft on campus has recently been occurring
with greater frequency than in months past. The victims of thefts are
most often students, followed by the university, then faculty and staff.
O!
Winston Salem: City reveals new slogan
By Phil Glynn
The
city unveiled its new slogan at a gala event Feb. 7 at the Stephens
Center. The slogan was presented as part of a play narrated by Mayor
Jack Cavanaugh titled, A Fable of O.
Sports
ethics under scrutiny
By Jordan Webster
Well-known
author and sports journalist John Feinstein lamented the path that he
sees college athletics following as he addressed the issue of ethics
in college athletics Feb. 14 in Pugh Auditorium.
Student-led
discussion addresses affirmative action
By Nicklaus Spruill
A
section of Benson University Center room 401 was packed Feb. 9 with
nearly 60 students waiting to discuss a subject entangled with emotion:
affirmative action.
FBI
expert, author to speak in Pugh
By Alannah DiBona
Student
Union will be hosting Special Agent John Douglas, the head of the FBI’s
pioneering Investigative Support Unit, at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 in Pugh Auditorium.
UVa
professor lectures on educational outlooks
By David Irvine
Mark
Edmundson, a professor of English Literature at the University of Virginia,
spoke about the problems with an education system that concentrates
too heavily on job preparation on Feb. 8.
Convocation
speaker addresses political correctness
By Lisa Hoppenjans
Mary
Ann Glendon, a professor of law at Harvard University, encouraged students
and faculty to voice their personal values more openly at the university’s
Founder’s Day Convocation Feb. 8 in Wait Chapel.
Outdoor
Pursuits takes students to off-campus sites
By Jenny Hutchison
Four
years ago, the campus recreation department began Outdoor Pursuits,
and over the years the program has been steadily growing and branching
out.
Physical
survey to review handicap accessibility
By Lee Anne Quattrucci
Last week, the university began an extensive physical survey
of its undergraduate campus as part of a long-term project to provide
individuals with disabilities equal access to academic, social and recreational
activities.
Fraternities
face suspensions for party infractions
By Kathryn Spangler
After
celebrating Pledge Night on Feb. 2, many fraternities found their social
activities limited as a result of suspension.
Faculty
introduce cultural diversity, math reqirements
By Elizabeth Bland
Faculty
revised and made changes to the academic bulletin at a meeting in Feb.
12 in Pugh Auditorium.
