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The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

News in Brief: Week of 2/20/15

Valeria Sosa, News Editor February 20, 2015

Robert Reich presentation postponed: The Bryan Series Robert Reich presentation has been postponed due to inclement weather. The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at the Greensboro Coliseum....

Strickler to leave after successful tenure

Strickler to leave after successful tenure

Zachary Lindsey, Staff Writer February 20, 2015

“Andy’s departure from Guilford is even more devastating to the community than to me personally,” said sophomore Mara Stern. “He has brought so much to the campus, and his presence will be missed....

Case of meningitis on campus creates concern among students

Case of meningitis on campus creates concern among students

Aiperi Iusupova, Staff Writer February 20, 2015

On Feb. 7, Ty Buckner, associate vice president of communications and marketing, emailed an urgent health alert that a Guilford student had tested positive for viral meningitis. “Doctors confirmed...

New year, new content & the same powerful message for all

New year, new content & the same powerful message for all

Lesly Vasquez, Staff Writer February 20, 2015

“You got to convince my vagina, seduce my vagina, engage my vagina’s trust. You can’t do that with a dry wad of f------ cotton,” said sophomore Nicole Zelniker in the monologue, “My Angry Vagina.” Directed...

Distinguished economist next in Bryan Series

Distinguished economist next in Bryan Series

Clare Forrister, Staf Writer February 13, 2015

Next week, Robert Reich will speak for the Bryan Series on the defining challenge of our time. Most Guilford students, and most Americans, probably cannot identify that challenge. “When does inequality...

Max Carter set to retire at the end of spring semester

Max Carter set to retire at the end of spring semester

Ben Achilles, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

Max Carter, director of the Friends Center, adjunct professor of religious studies and beloved member of the Guilford community, will be retiring after 25 years at Guilford College. “Max has been...

Change imminent for the CCE program

Annie Fullwood, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

With an almost 40 percent decrease in the Center for Continuing Education enrollment over the past three years, a refurbishing of the department may be just what Guilford College needs. Last semester,...

Steven Salaita’s visit stirs controversy

Steven Salaita’s visit stirs controversy

Brianna Parker, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

“Universities need academic freedom to function at their best,” said Steven Salaita in his lecture on Feb. 3, at Guilford College. “They just do.” The lecture, originally scheduled to take place...

Students learn new skills at AVP workshop

Abe Kenmore, World & Nations Editor February 6, 2015

The two women co-facilitating the Alternatives to Violence Project workshop introduced themselves as “Natural” Nancy and “Angelic” Angeline. It was Jan. 16, a Friday evening, and a handful of students,...

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