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We’re dead last: investigating a decade’s worth of faculty salary inequalities

In less than a month, the president’s office will seek the board of trustees’ approval for a three-percent tuition hike.

Administration will also ask for a go-ahead on another $250,000 in budget cuts, including staff and faculty position cuts, should Guilford College reach an enrollment “worse-case scenario.” The cuts come on the heels of $2.5 million to an over-$60-million budget over the past two fiscal years.

With help from 990 tax forms the College provides to the IRS and data provided by The Chronicle of Higher

Education, The Guilfordian examines where professors’ salaries lay amid the College’s finances.

For over 10 years, Guilford professors’ salaries have remained well under those at the College’s peer and aspirant institutions despite increased workloads and continuing excellence in educating and advising students.

Comparative data provided by Kent Grumbles, director of institutional research & assessment, shows that Guilford’s professors’ salaries are lower than its 14 peer institutions’.

In 2002, a full professor averaged $55,357, associate professor $46,084 and assistant professor $38,825 — while those at peer institutions earned $61,284, $50,182 and $42,296.

Ten years later, a full professor at Guilford earns, on average, $71,000 while an associate and assistant make

$57,100 and $50,200 respectively, whereas the averages at peer institutions are $82,579, $66,621 and $57,379 respectively.

Although faculty have received promotions, they have not received raises commensurate with the added responsibility.

“The average salaries by rank have changed a little because some faculty have been promoted to a higher rank, while keeping the current salary at their lower rank, and also because of retirements or departures,” Grumbles said.

President and Professor of Political Science Kent Chabotar said providing faculty with raises shows the institution values its employees. This is why he insisted faculty receive raises beginning in 2014–15, even if enrollment only reaches

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Following three years of deliberations and discussions, two drafts and a community forum, President and Professor of Political Science Kent Chabotar released his final decisions on the Administrative Program and Services Assessment on Jan. 31.

Launched in Spring 2011, the assessment was intended to improve efficiency and raise accountability.

Chabotar, Guilford College’s top administrator and one known for relying on quantitative data, hopes the final decisions are more clearly understood than the original draft of the report, which responded to qualitative markers.

“There are many misconceptions about the APSA report,” said Chabotar. “Some stem from a lack of communication, while others more so from suggestions included in early drafts.”

Changes from the original draft include dropping the five-year “deadline” for the Art Gallery, leaving the Bonner Center and Career Development Center under Academic Affairs, clarifying that the Conflict Resolution and Resource Center is not to be eliminated, and keeping the Early

College program. Still, many questions surround these

final decisions and the entire evaluation process. Chabotar said that essentially there are three facts the community should know about the APSA report.

“We did not go into the process with a hit list for departments,” said Chabotar. “Each decision was suggested and then evaluated based on available data and community feedback.

“The timeline for implementation will also be staggered. Some things will take effect immediately while others will take months. And, while everything is final, the next president will have the authority to undo any decisions.”

Many professors and students were pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

“My initial take on the APSA recommendations had been that there was an over emphasis on the bottom line — financial considerations seemed to trump academic ones,” said Chair and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Benjamin Marlin, who is also the Early College liaison. “But I was pleasantly surprised that (Chabotar) clarified the recommendations in the process.

The Early College program was one of the many programs initially discussed. Among

the many concerns was renegotiating a more profitable contract with Guilford County Schools — an issue that has been postponed for evaluation by the new president.

Other notable programs that generated significant initial controversy included the Bonner Center for Community Service & Learning and the Art Gallery.

James Shield ’00, director of the Bonner Center, said that he and his department were also delighted with the final report.

“We were confident that if we presented a response with current data and a clearer understanding of how the Bonner Center operates, the main recommendations would be reversed,” said Shield.

The new report reversed the initial report’s recommendation of reducing staffing positions within the Center and also called for greater collaboration with other campus departments.

The Art Gallery proved to be another point of contention. The initial report issued by the APSA committee suggested potentially closing the Gallery and eliminating the administrative assistant position.

“While APSA’s initial recommendations were ... distressing, to say the least, the outpouring of support from students, faculty and staff in response to these

recommendations buoyed my spirits and renewed my commitment to the Art Gallery as a vital academic resource,” said Theresa Hammond ’81, founding director and curator of the Guilford Art Gallery.

“I feel confident that with more than 20 years ... of programming and relevance to the community, we will be able to meet the fundraising goals suggested by APSA, lessening the Art Gallery’s financial dependence on the College and ensuring it is always positioned to fund essential operations.”

Only as APSA’s recommendations are steadily implemented will the Guilford community understand their full impact. However, for the time being, many are satisfied with the results.

“The APSA initiative offered the College an opportunity to better understand the programs and services that impact the institution as a whole,” said Erin Dell, assistant academic dean and member of the APSA committee. “The team’s diverse perspectives enabled a thorough process and analysis.”

Junior Benjamin Strozier agreed. “Frankly, I am somewhat pleased by the

recommendations set forth by the APSA report,” said Strozier. “In the end, it was needed and will only benefit the College.”

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Brian Daniel and Aaron Fetrow explained the new Anonymous Bias Incident reporting form on the website. Students presented on specific sections of Kent Chabotar’s memorandum on the final APSA recommendations. Students agreed that more work needed to be done to share the information from the memorandum with the student body. More questions were collected to prepare for the Board of Trustees Town Hall on Thursday February 20 from 4–5:30 p.m. in Joesph M. Bryan Jr. Auditorium

next week’s plansStudents will make final preparations for the Board of Trustees Town Hall meeting on Thursday and will approve Senate’s new bylaws.

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By aditya GarG and victor lopezStaff Writer and Senior Writer

Kent Chabotar releases final recommendations for APSA

Save money. Live better. Walmart? Rumors of a new Walmart Neighborhood Market

invading Quaker Village have been buzzing around Guilford College in recent weeks.

In November, News & Record posted a short article concerning the rumor, stating that city officials have not received official plans for changes to the property around Quaker Village.

According to the rumors, however, the Walmart would probably occupy the parking lot space behind where the old Fresh Market was located.

The Fresh Market property has been empty since 2007, when the grocery relocated. Since then, Quaker Village has lacked an anchor business.

Janet Wright, faculty secretary and formerly on the zoning commission, said that during the rezoning for Trader Joe’s on West Friendly Avenue, some advocated for the grocery store to be built into Quaker Village.

“People were saying, ‘No, that property isn’t fit for a grocery store anymore,’” said Wright. “That’s why Fresh Market left. So, my first thought was, ‘If it wasn’t good enough for Trader Joe’s, how is it going to be for Walmart Neighborhood Market?’”

Aston Properties, the owners of Quaker Village, declined to comment on the recent rumors.

Associate Professor of English Diya Abdo heard about the new Walmart before the holidays when she and her husband picked up food at Chinese Kitchen Restaurant.

“The owner (of Chinese Kitchen) told my husband their lease was not renewed because the owners of

Quaker Village planned to tear it down and build a Walmart,” said Abdo in an email interview. “Right now, (the Village) is a decent, if not perfect, set up for a small liberal arts college where folks can walk over and grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee.”

For Bryan Dooley ’13, some of his best memories of Guilford occurred in Quaker Village.

“When I first heard the rumor, I laughed,” said Dooley. “Walmart does not fit the Village. The Village feels small and intimate now. I like the Village as it is.”

Guilford has a heated history with Walmart. About eight years ago, The Guilfordian published an advertisement for Walmart and Benjamin Dedman ‘09, then editor-in-chief, was punched because of it.

“I do remember someone getting angry because they thought we were selling out our small, community paper to an evil corporation,” said Dedman in an email interview. “I’m sure it’s the same now ... Guilford emotions always run hot.”

Associate Professor of History Damon Akins disapproves of the idea of Walmart coming to Quaker Village, saying increased traffic flow would be a hindrance rather than a boom for the community.

“When you have a four-lane road that is designed to move cars quickly, it makes it harder for the pedestrians to move into the street,” said Akins in a phone interview. “It becomes more of a car space and less of a pedestrian space.”

Michael Delson ’13 was hit twice crossing Friendly to Quaker Village in his wheelchair. And that was without the potential traffic the Walmart Neighborhood Market could bring.

Love it or hate, Walmart Neighborhood Market may be here to stay.

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On Feb. 5, faculty and community members crowded into the Moon Room to hear from the faculty representatives of the presidential search committee: Professor of Geology Dave Dobson, Associate Professor of Music Kami Rowan and Assistant Professor of Justice and Policy Studies Barbara Lawrence.

The representatives were there to explain why, on a campus that prides itself on transparency, the next president might be hired before the community even knows his or her name.

According to Carole Bruce, trustee and head of the presidential search committee, there are good reasons to allow applicants to keep their information confidential throughout the entire search process.

“We have been advised by our search consultant ... that some very well-qualified candidates may not be in a position to participate in open campus interviews due to their current roles as sitting presidents,” Bruce said in an email interview.

This option to remain anonymous is a growing trend in presidential searches. Roughly 25–30 percent now use this model,

according to information presented at the faculty meeting.

“I don’t think anyone wants the final interview process to be secret,” said Dobson to The Guilfordian. “But we acknowledge the possibility that someone might be in a particular situation ... (where) if they didn’t get our job, it might cause irreparable damage to their own job.”

The only thing known about the applicants currently is that both solicited and unsolicited candidates have applied, and, according to Dobson, there are many tens of people in each pool.

The presidential search committee will receive all applications later this month. After that, the committee will recommend several finalists to the board of trustees.

If one finalist requests that his or her application be confidential, the trustees will likely keep all the finalists anonymous until one is selected.

“That isn’t firmly decided yet ... (but) it might be hard to have an equal process ... if some people are giving public presentations and talking to the community and others were only talking to the trustees,” said Dobson.

The committee also suggested that some faculty and students join the trustees for the

final interviews if public presentations are not possible.

Several community members questioned whether the confidential interviews would do more harm than good.

“My concern is that a presidential candidate who doesn’t talk with a wide swath of the community (before being hired) might have a hard time as president,” said Max Carter, director of the Friends Center. “Open forums are absolutely essential for them to get a feel for Guilford.”

The committee freely acknowledges that the situation is not ideal. It feels, however, that the benefits of allowing confidential applications outweigh the potential disadvantages.

“I, as much as many community members, am a little bit perturbed because Guilford has a culture of openness,” said senior Lyes Benarbane, student representative of the search committee. “But, in the same regard, if anonymity is the difference between a candidate who will re-vitalize this school and this community, and one who

(won’t), I will take the anonymity.”

News3February 14, 2014

By aBe KenmoreStaff Writer

Presidential search continues, candidate hiring process may remain confidential

Salary studies shed light on disparities“worst-case,” the college’s top administrators said.

Ben Marlin, assistant professor and chair of mathematics, finds the rate of professor pay troubling, especially for bringing the best educators to Guilford.

“If we can’t offer a competitive salary, and an applicant has two offers, only those who are somehow determined to come to Guilford regardless will choose our lower offer,” said Marlin. “That means it’s likely that we’ll only be able to afford to hire those who aren’t getting offers from other schools.”

Meanwhile, top Guilford administrators received notable salary increases over the same 10-year period.

In 2002, the president made $138,549, vice president of advancement $156,289, vice president for finance $109,109, dean of CCE $71,500, vice president & academic dean $64,422, dean of student affairs $65,005 and vice president of enrollment $80,667.

Nine years later, the president now makes $269,850, vice president of advancement $215,244, vice president for finance $165,960, dean of CCE $97,000, vice president & academic dean $149,820 and vice president of admissions $128,000.

Administrators at the college also receive what is called deferred

compensation, which they receive as pay later on. In some cases administrators make an extra $10,000 a year, in other cases over $40,000.

Public institutions must provide a full accounting of their administrative salaries, unlike private institutions such as Guilford. Except for the highest-paid administrators, other administrative salaries remain confidential.

Faculty who have been with the College for 20 years or more have remained the lowest paid among their peers while senior administrators have hovered towards the middle of the peer list, except for the vice president for advancement, who is ranked number one among the peers.

Associate Professor of Sociology Julie Winterich, who came to the College in 2008, said Guilford could be a leader in creating a just salary policy for all employees regardless of rank, especially considering the equality prong of the College’s core values and mission.

“The question for any institution of higher learning to consider is: how are resources distributed in light of the core mission of education?” said Winterich. “Regarding faculty salaries, why do our peers, who have similar budgets, revenues, expenses and endowments pay their faculty better than does Guilford?”

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In 2002 the Vice President & Academic Dean made $64,422. In 2011 the Vice President and Academic Dean was paid $149,820.

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In 2002 the Vice President of Advancement made $156,289. In 2011 the Vice President of Advancement was paid $215,244.

In 2002 the President made $138,549. In 2011 the President was paid $269,850.

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Source for administrator rankings: IRS 990 forms from Guilford and peer instituitions.

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Appenzeller Field at Armfield Athletic Center

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Prom DanceCommunity Center

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Women’s Tennis vs. HollinsRagsdale McMichael Centennial

Class Courts1 p.m.

Baseball vs. Maine-Presque Isle

McBane Field2 p.m.

Hugs & KissesFounders Lobby

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Meet & Greet with Board of Trustees

Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Auditorium4 p.m.

To Kill a MockingbirdCommunity Theatre of

Greensboro8 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse vs. FerrumAppenzeller Field at Armfield

Athletic Center4 p.m.

“Pride and Prejudice”Taylor Theatre, UNCG Campus

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Softball vs. GreensboroHaworth Field

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Men’s Tennis vs. GreensboroRagsdale McMichael

Centennial Class Courts3 p.m.

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1. Many cultures use knots as a symbol of eternal love.

2. 15 percent of women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day.

3. Valentine’s Day is second to Christmas in sending and exchanging cards.

4. Approximately two-thirds of people tilt their head to the right when they kiss.

5. Teachers receive the most Valentine’s Day cards.

6. Saint Valentine is the patron saint of engaged couples, epilepsy, bee-keeping, travelers and young people.

7. The act of kissing releases oxytocin, which allows couples to bond.

8. Scientists suggest people will fall in love seven times before marriage.

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Board of TrusteesTown Hall

Thursday, February 204–5:30 p.m.

Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Auditorium

Refreshments will be provided and there will be an opportunity to chat with trustees after the program concludes at 5:30 p.m.

Community Senate and the CCE SGA are very excited to be hosting a panel of representatives from the board of trustees to better connect on a personal level with the student body.

You can submit questions to be answered by the panel by emailing them to senate@guilford.edu, posting on the “Board of Trustees Panel Meet and Greet” Facebook event page, or filling out a notecard in the Student Organization Center in Founders. If you want to give your question the best shot at being answered, submit it as soon as possible.

Don’t miss out on a truly great opportunity to meet Guilford College’s very own trustees and ask them the questions that have been on your mind all year.

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Journal to IMPACT Tour

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In the U.S., for every dollar a man makes, a woman makes 77 cents.

Democrats in the Minnesota legislature, led by Speaker of the House Paul Thissen, seek to narrow this gender gap by introducing the Women’s Economic Security Act of 2014.

“(The act) aims to break down barriers to economic progress so that women — and all Minnesotans — have a fair opportunity to succeed,” said Thissen in a press conference on Jan. 30.

If it passes, the act would make childcare more affordable by removing the $5,000 cap on early-learning scholarships. As a result, mothers could spend time at home caring for their children while simultaneously pursuing their careers.

“I have a small child myself and know how expensive preschool can get, so this would be amazing for working women,” said Assistant Professor of Economics Natalya Shelkova.

Many women who earn low wages lack job security and find it difficult to return to their jobs after a pregnancy.

“I would feel much better about having a baby if I didn’t have to quit my job to do so,” said Wendy’s employee Silvia Theresa, who is three weeks pregnant with her

second child.The act would also expand unpaid leave

from six to 12 weeks and provide paid sick and safe leave for women.

“That would be wonderful for women like me ... who need to immediately start working after they have a baby,” said Theresa. “Having no job certainly makes me worry about having enough money to feed two growing children.”

Legislative reforms within the act also aim to prepare working women for the future by facilitating female entrepreneurs’ business development in male-dominated industries.

“I would love to see my daughter encouraged to deviate from the norm and go into a field like computer science,” said Theresa.

Shelkova sees this program as a good investment in Minnesota’s economy.

“Helping women obtain higher-paying jobs would increase the tax base and result in more spending,” she said.

The act would also require private businesses that contract with the state government to report on pay equity within their workforce.

“It’s only fair that women make the same amount of money that men do when they’re doing the same job,” said Early College senior Sydney Stanley. “Other businesses could follow suit when they see that pay equity would attract many people — women

and men — looking for a non-discriminatory working environment.”

Associate Professor of Economics Maria Rosales sees a lot of strong points in the bill but notices one weakness.

“People … think that a resume that appears to be from a mother is less impressive than the same resume that appears to be from a father,” said Rosales in an email interview. “The plan set out in this

bill probably will not do much, if anything, to address the issue of subtle but pervasive discrimination.”

Should Minnesota pass the Women’s Economic Security Act of 2014, the citizens of other states could demand the same from their legislature — perhaps even of the U.S. Congress.

“It’s definitely a good step forward,” said Shelkova.

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istanbul, turkey Violence and government-imposed restrictions heavily restrict journalists from reporting controversy and conflict in Syria. Fortunately for protesters opposed to the Assad regime, young civilian activists, who were hard-pressed to leave Syria, established “opposition radio stations” to broadcast anti-Assad-themed music shows. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Istanbul-based Radio Watan aired its premiere broadcast, led by singer Wasfi Massarani. “The traitor’s army kills us / it fires bullets at us,” Massarani sang. “We are unarmed / nothing in our hands / our blood flows in the streets.”

Washington, D.c., U.S.A. “France is not only America’s oldest ally but one of our closest allies,” said President Barack Obama as he welcomed French President François Hollande to the White House. According to the BBC, Hollande announced on Feb. 11 that mutual trust had been restored despite prior concerns arising from U.S. National Security Agency spying. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the French leader travelled to San Francisco and met with chiefs of Silicon Valley giants including Facebook, Twitter and Google, the BBC reports.

tripoli, libya On Feb. 10, the Washington Post obtained and published a video of top terror suspect and al-Qaida member Anas al-Libi’s capture by U.S. commandos, courtesy of a closed-circuit camera in al-Libi’s neighborhood. In a dramatic 30-second raid on Oct. 5, 2013, commandos ousted al-Libi from his car, shoved him into a commando-operated vehicle and later transported him to the U.S., where he pleads not guilty to murder and conspiracy charges, according to the video and an accompanying article by Washington Post.

Nanjing, china For the first time since their splitting in 1949, China and Taiwan held official intergovernmental talks on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council policymaker Wang Yu-Chi told CNN that, while no specific agreements would be signed, the meeting marks a “significant step to develop and normalize” relations between the two nations. Wang’s visit to Nanjing is expected to last four days, the start of which was “soured by the exclusion of two Taiwanese reporters from covering the meeting,” CNN reports.

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In the frigid inkiness of early morning on Jan. 11, 2014, a space heater allegedly ignited a window curtain in a hotel in the Old Town of Xianggelila — the very hotel in which Professor of Justice & Policy Studies Jerry Joplin had stayed in the spring of 2013 while directing Guilford College’s Southwest China semester abroad program.

The flames spread from wooden-shingled rooftop to rooftop, and over the next 10 hours, at least 220 old wooden buildings in the Old Town had been destroyed by the ensuing inferno. Fire department crews demolished other buildings in an effort to contain the blaze. More than two-thirds of the Tibetan town’s beautiful homes, shops, restaurants, hotels and cultural centers are gone.

The good news is that nobody died in the fire. Images of fresh snow fallen on the blackened, charred remains of the buildings, some of which had centered on pine pillars a meter in diameter, leave the viewer dumbfounded as to how everyone had escaped the winter night’s conflagration. Nevertheless, countless antique pieces of tantric Buddhist art, books, families’ valuables, investments in refitted hotels, hopes and dreams, and venues of memories are utterly gone.

The Old Town will doubtless be rebuilt in order to satisfy the stunned tourist market, but the town will be forever changed. It will be interesting and painful to see how the economics of reconstruction play out and whether the local Tibetan and Naxi house owners or their Han Chinese lessees will most benefit from whatever assistance the local government will decide to proffer.

Contrary to some news reports and YouTube video commentary, the Old Town was not “ancient,” per se. Only a handful of structures, including our students’ classroom

building, were more than a hundred years old, and much of it had been redesigned and refurbished in the past decades without much attention to architectural tradition.

Yet it was a lovely town indeed, with cobbled streets, no motor vehicles, labyrinthine back alleys and barking dogs, stray cows and disco lights both, with gentle views over the wooden buildings to the seasonally snowbound peaks surrounding the valley. The community is, for now, shattered.

The Old Town of Xianggelila (Shangri-la, or Tibetan: Dukedzong) in the Tibetan region of rGyalthang, in Yunnan Province of China, has for many years been the home base of Guilford’s Southwest China semester abroad program. It has been in this Old Town wherein our students and professors have

lived, studied and built deep friendships. Dozens of Guilford students and alumni will fondly remember the Old Town Square (Sifangjie) with its dancing and its barbecue (shaokao) vendors, The Raven, Arro Khampa and the Rebgong noodle restaurant across the street and the Everest antique shop. All are now ashes.

Guilford’s study abroad program will endure. We will return this coming summer for a seven-and-a-half-week, 12-credit version of the program, replete with homestays in Geza village (which is doing just fine) and an overland camping expedition to the nomad horse festivals of the high grasslands. We will redesign a few aspects of the program, including locating new housing and classroom space in Xianggelila for students and faculty. Yet we will return and reinvest ourselves in this community so full of friends and kindness. Like the town, our program will persevere.

I write this piece to inform our community about the horrid destruction of a distant but personal part of our Guilford culture and community. I cannot begin to recount the myriad memories of Guilford students at their very best in the heart of this town that now lies in cinders. Our friends have been profoundly affected, and our hearts are with them, and — pardon the potential pun given the recent flames — I hope we can hold them in the light.

Applications for this summer’s program are available in the Office of Study Abroad in King Hall. If you have any questions about the study abroad program or about how best to assist folks in need in Xianggelila, please feel invited to contact Eric Mortensen: emortens@guilford.edu.

Chunjie Kuaile. Losar Tashi Delek. (“Happy New Year,” in Chinese and Tibetan.)

Eric Mortensen and Dasa Mortensen (Ph.D. candidate in Chinese History at UNC Chapel Hill) designed Guilford’s study abroad program in Southwest China and have led over 40 Guilford students to the region.

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The Bolivian government recently announced a state of national emergency after months of heavy rain caused severe flooding and landslides, devastating thousands of families. People, their homes, and chunks of land have been swept away by the increasing flash floods.

And it’s not about to stop. “Several rural towns in the Cochabamba

Department are practically submerged in water,” César Pérez, an environmental engineer in Santa Cruz, told The Guilfordian in an email. “Agriculture, livestock and even human lives are gone.

“In the Beni Department, many losses were registered,” said Pérez. “A total of 38 human lives were lost and more than 44,200 families were affected.”

Mario G. Aranibar, the national coordinator of search and rescue in Bolivia, told The Guilfordian that although floods have occurred in the past, Bolivia was ill-prepared to respond.

Ninety percent of recovery efforts were initiated by volunteer units with little to no support from the state.

“We resort to using army soldiers with little or no training in disaster response,” said Aranibar in an email. “Of course, they do not have the right equipment, and instead of being a help, they increase risk, since they risk their lives.”

Not only has there been an inadequate response to the disaster, but news of the devastation caused by flooding has been

under reported in the media.“I was watching the news and CNN was

covering what tree the president was going to pick, while I was reading newspapers from Bolivia and seeing people really suffering in my country,” said junior Ines Sanchez De Lozada.

“I think it’s about which story sells, and the Christmas tree always sells.”

With Bolivia having its fair share of lowlands and valleys in addition to mountainous terrain, post-flood issues have also been a source of concern.

“This does not end here,” said Aranibar. “Post-disaster, a series of epidemics and diseases will come and cause more deaths. That’s what comes next.”

Some, like Pérez, have begun to speculate about a connection between the flooding and climate change.

“I witnessed extreme cold a couple of weeks ago in the U.S.,” said Pérez. “Last year, Egypt received snow after almost 100 years. Now, in Bolivia, the unusually heavy rain is affecting the whole country.

“The worst part is that the climate change is most affecting the poor,” Pérez continued. “Thousands of families depend on agriculture and livestock production to survive. Climate change is affecting the weather stability that these families need.”

Twenty-one thousand Bolivians are homeless as of Feb. 10, and that number is still rising.

“We have a saying about how in January, it is going to rain,” said Sanchez De Lozada. “But in February, the rain is going to wash us away.”

The drumbeat continued throughout the day along with a variety of traditional dancing and singing, ranging from competitive dances like the smoke dance to honor songs that are sung to pay tribute to a tribe member.

On Saturday, Feb. 1, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics held their 23rd annual Powwow to celebrate Native American culture and ancestry.

The NCSSM Powwow dates back 23 years when Native American students approached a former teacher of 30 years, Joe Liles, about organizing an event to raise awareness of the culture and communities of origin.

They also wanted to use the Powwow as a method to encourage other Native American students to apply for admission to NCSSM, a residential school recently ranked 23rd in Newsweek’s “America’s Best High Schools.”

At NCSSM, the Powwow emphasized a Native American tradition that has been on display for centuries.

“It’s important to bring awareness to the Native American population,” said Liles in a phone interview with The Guilfordian. “February is a very opportunistic time because it’s a time when Indian people want to get moving again.”

Liles chose to have the powwow in February to avoid interfering with other traditional Native American powwows across the region. Typical powwow ceremonies resume in March, the beginning of spring.

In Native American culture, the drum is a strong symbol. It is a token of trust and faith as well as a representation of ancestry. The

drumbeat remains constant throughout the Powwow while families gather together to embrace the singing and dancing of many Native American tribes.

This year, Liles’ most memorable story was inspired by a group of young dancers known as the “Eagle-Dancers,” in which the youngest dancer was a seven-year-old.

“The first place where natives actively sing and dance is here at the NCSSM,” said Liles. “They feel a loyalty to keep coming back.”

The Powwow serves as an occasion for Native Americans to show belonging not only to their respective tribes but also to their country.

“Native Americans are almost a forgotten part of history,” said junior Jace Sowden. “Having celebrations like this brings awareness to (non-Native American) cultures.”

Sowden is a member of the Seneca tribe in upstate New York, which is a part of the larger Iroquois Confederacy, consisting of the Onondaga, Cayuga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora tribes.

“I enjoyed talking to the people of the tribes and learning about the Powwow and what it represented,” said Dan Kane in a phone interview with The Guilfordian. “I appreciated talking with (non-Native American) students who still managed to participate in the dances.”

Kane is a writer for the News Observer and recently published an article on the event.

In addition to promoting participation for multiple tribes, the Powwow facilitates the expression of culture to those who are unaware.

The next Powwow will be held at North Carolina State University in Raleigh on April 5.

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Deciding which bathroom to use is typically an easy choice for students to make. “Girls” go into the bathroom labeled “girls,” and “boys” go into the bathroom labeled “boys,” but for students that don’t fit this gender binary as easily, that decision becomes harder.

Junior and Trans*Action president James Escobedo believes that not having a gender neutral bathroom can be dangerous.

“Sometimes it’s not very safe for a trans* student to go into either a male or female bathroom,” said Escobedo.

Shore Hall Director Kristie Wyatt discussed how the bathroom came to be in an email interview.

“The gender-neutral bathroom was born out of a community meeting initiated by two of my residents in Shore Hall, and the building’s overall interest made the Honors Hall a great place to start this project,” said Wyatt.

Escobedo elaborated further on the steps that needed to be taken.

“We went through Trans*Action,” said Escobedo. “We’re

a club for trans* identifying students. We came up with a plan of action for getting a gender-neutral bathroom.”

While a gender-neutral bathroom is a step in the right direction, that’s all it is: a step.

“I still feel as though more steps should be taken, but it’s a good start,” said first-year Taylor Brown.

Admissions Director Andy Strickler believes a gender-neutral bathroom is a natural step our college should be taking.

“Gender-neutral bathrooms have been present on college campuses for at least two decades,” said Strickler in an email interview. “My older brother started college in 1987, and his alma mater had gender-neutral bathrooms from his first year.”

According to Brown, gender-neutral housing is next.“What we’re trying to do is set up one of the theme

houses as gender-neutral so students who come out as genderqueer or transitioning have a place to live instead of having to deal with buying out a single just so they can have that privacy,” said Brown. “They can have a place where they know they aren’t alone.”

“With transitioning, it’s really awkward to be around a person you don’t think is particularly queer friendly,” said junior and Pride Vice President Sidra Dillard. “You’re doing a lot of stuff physically, and it’s awkward to have (a roommate) who can see it.”

As for the bathroom, whether a small step or a leap, students and faculty alike are extremely excited.

“I suspect it will impact a large number (of students) in the long term,” said Strickler.

Wyatt agreed.“I am extremely excited about the new signage and

inclusive nature of the gender-neutral bathroom and am looking forward to seeing the project expand throughout the campus,” said Wyatt. “It has been a long time coming.”

Dillard is also looking forward to the new bathroom.“I really like the sign that says ‘All bodies welcome,’”

said Dillard. “That’s my favorite part. ‘All bodies welcome’ is a powerful concept. It doesn’t matter what your body looks like.”

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Shore Hall introduces first gender-neutral bathroom

Valentine’s Day can be a day of romance for some, while dreadful for others. Either way, we all know it is coming and must find some way to cope. Planning for Valentine’s Day is essential, but unfortunately, matters of love can be quite confusing at times. Here is a quick guide to planning the perfect Valentine’s Day.

Asking someone to be your valentine can be nerve-racking, so here are a few ideas.

“I would want someone to get a blimp that says, ‘Gabby, be my valentine’ or to write it in the sky by a jet,” said senior Gabby Oglesby.

“I would want something creative and funny if I were asked to be someone’s valentine,” said junior Turner Votipka.

Chocolates are always a must on Valentine’s Day. Sending a card saying “Be Mine” with a red rose is a nice gesture. Whether spending big bucks to rent a blimp or simply sending a Valentine’s Day card, create a moment that will be special for both you and your crush.

“Unfortunately, I will be on a bus for Valentine’s Day, but if I were to be home, I would go to Celebration Station and play games with my girlfriend,” said Oglesby.

Votipka is another Quaker athlete who will be spending his Valentine’s Day

heading to a match. “This will probably be my worst

Valentine’s Day,” said Votipka. “I will be spending it on a bus crowded with guys.”

Guilford faculty members have their own plans for Valentine’s Day.

Head volleyball coach Emily Gann said that she will be celebrating with her husband by watching him coach his basketball team.

“Quality time with someone that you love — whether boyfriend or girlfriend or a friend — it is nice to hang out with them, to put away the phones and spend some quality time together,” said Gann.

Robert Duncan, visiting assistant professor of political science, has been with his wife for 35 years.

He typically gets a flower and a card for his longtime valentine, although Duncan believes Valentine’s Day to be just another day.

After spending 35 years in love with his wife, Duncan has provided young couples with credible advice for Valentine’s Day.

“If I was courting my wife, what I would arrange is a very romantic dinner, have a nice dessert, take her home and stand in the doorway saying goodbye for two hours,” said Duncan.

Oglesby suggested renting a movie, getting takeout and just enjoying one another’s company.

Some wonder, “Who buys the gifts?

What should I get? Can I afford this?”The most influential gifts are those that

are meaningful. No one needs a diamond necklace or

a Rolex on Valentine’s Day. If you can’t afford it, don’t buy it.

Candy, flowers and a stuffed animal are all good options. Conveniently, you can find all three at the nearest CVS.

Another idea is to make a collage of

memorable photographs, which is both heartwarming and cost-effective. It is sweet, thoughtful and you don’t have to spend more than 20 dollars.

These are just a few quick tips for planning your Valentine’s Day. Celebrate with friends or that one special person, but remember that Valentine’s Day is a day to do a little extra for those who mean the most to you.

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Your hands are shaking and you can’t restrain them. Your stomach hurts and your chest feels tight. You feel trapped, scared and alone. You feel like running but you don’t know where to go because this feeling will follow you everywhere.

This is anxiety.As college students battle stacks of

schoolwork, ominous deadlines and the threat of failure, it’s not easy to tell if what they’re experiencing is normal.

Stress is an emotion felt by everyone, but it weighs especially hard on students. This makes it difficult to draw the line between normal and chronic stress.

“Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is more than the normal anxiety people experience day to day,” said the general staff on PsychCentral, a website for helping people through such disorders. “It’s chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, even though nothing seems to provoke it.”

Anxiety becomes a problem when it disrupts the lives of those experiencing it. If you’re feeling a significant amount of worry and apprehension every day or if you feel nervous for no apparent reason, seeking guidance may aid in stress management.

“Chronic stress distorts a lot of things about how you function,” said Director of Counseling Gaither Terrell. “Anyone would be stressed about a test, but when you’re so anxious that you can’t function, then that becomes a whole different thing.”

Many students experience this level of apprehension when it comes to schoolwork.

“I would run from teachers and never did very well on tests,” said first-year Ward Sandberg. “I always worried about how my

parents would react to tests and quizzes, and sometimes I just didn’t tell them because I was so worried about it.”

In recent years, he began working on managing his stress levels, but nonetheless, it’s an ongoing struggle.

“I have been able to give myself confidence and been able to talk with people, but I still have problems with talking to girls, taking tests and even asking for advice from teachers,” said Sandberg. “I take medicine now to help as well.”

Many suffering from chronic anxiety take medication to help them calm down like Sandberg. However, there are other ways of handling any amount of stress. Even if you don’t have an anxiety disorder, it can be harmful if you don’t use the right coping mechanism.

“Some people might just need somebody to sit down with them when they’re feeling really anxious or stressed … to help them organize their thinking and mobilize their coping skills,” said Terrell. “The anxiety studies that I’ve read indicate that if you have an ongoing program of some kind of practice, whether it’s running every day or meditating every day, your resilience to stress is going to be much better.”

Every student has their own way of managing stress levels.

“I make sure that at least once a week I set aside a night where I do nothing stressful just to recharge,” said Early College sophomore Aubrey King.

No matter what you do to stay on top of stress, always remember that you are surrounded by students going through the same thing, and reaching out to them will help you both.

These feelings of worry are best weathered together.

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While many define the United States as a melting pot of cultures, diversity still eludes the corporate world.

Dana Professor of Psychology Richie Zweigenhaft and his co-author G. William Domhoff investigate this issue in their book, “The New CEOs: Women, African American, Latino, and Asian American Leaders of Fortune 500 Companies,” which is soon to be released in a paperback edition.

The inspiration for the book dates back to a few decades ago when Zweigenhaft and Domhoff first began working together in researching diversity in America’s power structure.

“Professor Zweigenhaft and I had been studying diversity at the top for 30 years by looking at directors of big corporations and government appointees who were not white, Christian-born males, so this project seemed to be natural as soon as there were enough diverse CEOs,” said Domhoff in an email interview.

Initially, they faced difficulties in gathering enough information on

such a small group of people. “Studying corporate elites is

conceptually and empirically challenging, especially when trying to discern trends with small numbers and the fact that most elites do not like to be studied,” wrote Rakesh Khurana in “Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews.”

When they began writing their book in 2009, there were only 74 “New CEOs.” In the updated paperback version, the appendix gives profiles of 109 minority CEOs. Despite this increase in numbers, Zweigenhaft suggests in the introduction that the progress has slowed.

“I think what happened was, when the financial crisis of 2008 hit, it was a certain drawing back that took place,” said Zweigenhaft. “In the upper-management level, people on their way to the top got stuck because of financial crunches.”

Both authors hope the book will catalyze progress by empowering minorities aspiring to pursue a job in the corporate world, as well as encourage those hesitant to accept diversity in upper-level management.

“If the United States is to become more diverse, it’s not enough for

diversity just to happen in the lower, middle and upper-middle levels of the wealth and income ladders,” said Domhoff. “We need to know if it is happening in the upper 1 to 2 percent as well.”

The book also highlights patterns in the backgrounds of the “New CEOs”. Many have come from the upper 15 percent of society. The only exception is African-Americans, who statistically have made their way to the top through scholarships and other educational programs.

For his next project, Zweigenhaft has been editing a book on the broader topic of collaboration. This project was inspired by his relationship with Domhoff, with whom he has written various books dealing with the integration of different minorities into the American class system.

“Our hope there is to help graduate students and young academics figure out when it will be a good idea to work with other people and when you are better off working alone,” said Zweigenhaft.

Zweigenhaft hopes his research will continue to impact Americans by informing them of a small, but important group of people: “The New CEOs.”

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Many of us know at least something about the movie “The Matrix,” right? You know, the one where machines control our lives, but we aren’t aware of just how

strong a grip they have on us.

There’s also the small detail that they submerged us in tanks and we live our lives in a simulation. Nuance.

Though we aren’t held captive in a computer program, the fact remains that technology

has become more prevalent in our lives. The effects of this increase seem to hit the youngest generation harder than the others.

The question isn’t who is being affected, but if those effects are positive. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no.

“Technology for children and teens can be very good, providing new avenues for socialization and education,” said Kirsten Li-Barber, assistant professor of psychology at High Point University. “But I also think that it opens up new risks for them and, in some cases, can limit their ability to interact with a person one on one.”

Let’s look at toddlers and elementary schoolers. Some argue that too much screen time can affect a child’s educational success. Now, that might not be true.

“Evidence suggests that exposing children to technology, especially television, at a young age doesn’t really do much in terms of intellectual and language development,” said Li-Barber.

Technology in education has been controversial for a while. On one side, you

have those who say it detracts from the classroom experience. On the other side, you have those who believe technology reveals new opportunities.

“Technology is a broad opening of perspective,” said Rob Whitnell, professor of chemistry and former IT&S head. “It helps (students) realize what they can do.”

So, within reason, technology helps with education. What about outside the curriculum?

“Students want to know that they can use technology effectively in their education,” said Whitnell. “But I think they can use a safe space where their technology doesn’t connect back to coursework.”

These “safe spaces,” such as Twitter and Facebook, are only safe in one sense of the word. Technology provides opportunities for harassment that can affect the development and behavior of people of all ages.

Despite the dangers, it can be an important part of a teen’s life.

“When children are older, reliance on social media like Twitter and Facebook can provide them with different opportunities to establish and maintain contacts with other people,” said Li-Barber.

With so many conflicting views, it’s no wonder there are so many different answers to the question, “How much is too much?”

“I think it is very important to set limits,” said Stacy Lipowski, assistant professor of psychology at High Point University in an email interview. “Children may get used to a sedentary lifestyle if they get in a pattern of spending too much time with electronics.”

With technology, the effects are ever changing. We’re not living in a Matrix yet — not by a long shot. If we aren’t careful, though, it’s hard to say what could change in the future.

“We can’t make a sweeping judgment on whether technology is good or bad,” said Li-Barber. “It’s just inescapable.”

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Guilford spoke, Chabotar heard, APSA’s finalized

When, almost exactly six years ago, I took a 12-hour flight to interview at Guilford College, I realized very quickly that this could be the place where my traumatic experiences with an unjust academic institution and its administration in Jordan could begin to heal. And when I accepted the job, said goodbye to all I held dear, crossed the Atlantic Ocean and relocated my family nearly 6,000 miles, it was because I believed in the ideal and promise of Guilford College.

And I still do.Thus, the issue of

compensation at the College matters to me beyond the material. It matters to me because it is a stark representation of how we are failing to live up to our core values, the very heart of what makes Guilford special and worth fighting for.

When our faculty salaries are in the bottom percentiles compared to administrative salaries, which are in the middle and sometimes near the top, and when, in a supposed salary freeze, promoted faculty do not receive raises while promoted administrators do, we are failing to live up to our core values of Equality and Integrity.

When many associate professors are compensated less than the Guilford average for assistant professors of $50,000 and when an associate professor can be compensated less than an assistant professor in the same division or department, we

are failing to live up to our core value of Justice.When such compensation practices result in problems in

recruiting and retaining excellent faculty who can maintain and sustain the rigor of the institution, we are failing to live up to our core value of Excellence and hence Stewardship of the College.

When colleagues are financially hurting because they are struggling to make ends meet — I can speak for myself as

an associate professor who makes less than the above-mentioned College average for assistant professors and is the sole wage-earner and financial caretaker of a family of four — then we are failing to take care of our own and hence failing to live up to our core value of Community.

Let me be clear that the ideal and promise of Guilford are still alive and

vibrant to me. I experience them every day when I enter a classroom, speak with my colleagues, walk the beautiful grounds and engage with my students. My love for and commitment to Guilford are unflagging.

I am not special in this; so many at Guilford are like me. Such dedication and devotion should not be exploited.

Diya Abdo, chair and associate professor of English

Letter to the Editor: faculty salary system needs attention

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If you thought hearing the word “APSA” buzz across campus was a thing of the past, think again.

It is only the beginning.With forums, multiple drafts and revisions

behind us, President and Professor of Political Science Kent Chabotar’s decisions on the Administrative Program and Services Assessment recommendations were finally made public on Jan. 31.

The response from us at The Guilfordian? Pleasant surprise.

We feel lucky to attend a school where the APSA committee and the president listened to the community’s suggestions and concerns and made decisions keeping in mind where our hearts lie.

After all, it reflects the beautiful core values our Quaker institution strives to uphold.

We wish this reflection of core values had been a little more consistent, however.

When the president stated in his memorandum that “(s)ome of the discussion does not bode as well for our future,” it ruffled our feathers.

It just did not align with all that we know and love to be true about Guilford College — a place where transparency in administrative processes should be the norm, a place where open, honest dialogue should not only be tolerated, but encouraged, a place where we should value all voices equally.

With words like “too much panic” and “drama,” it felt like the community’s reactions were belittled in the memorandum. Given that APSA does not just deal with numbers and statistics — that these are, in fact, people’s jobs; that these are, in fact, resources that directly affect the quality of education and life here on our beloved campus — it seems reasonable that the community just wanted to be included in the process. Emotional responses to something you deeply care about should not be labeled as dramatic.

We at The Guilfordian appreciate all of the hard work, dedication and time spent in constructing such a difficult report. We are so grateful we were eventually given the chance to make our voices truly heard. We understand that there is no magical band-aid that will easily and painlessly fix the complex, daunting budget issues in higher education today.

We, along with many other community members, were glad to see that our voices were heard, and that the changes in this final draft held us in the light. We hope that all of this will lead to more open, transparent dialogue amongst administrators, faculty, staff and students in the future.

When our faculty salaries are in the bottom percentiles compared to administrative salaries...we are failing to live up to our core values of Equality and Integrity.

Diya Abdo, chair and associate professor of English

Guilford College seems to be a unique educational institution — one of two private colleges to declare itself “anti-racist” and one of few with a judicial system based on restorative justice. But how do these commitments

play out?Without guidance, institutions

and their employees may reinforce unequal, pervasive racial dynamics. Thus it is important to look closely at systems that are in place, especially those involving the administering of justice.

In Guilford’s case, the Community Accountability Project process is as follows: a student is documented and they attend a meeting with someone from Campus Life to determine if they are responsible. If so, the student goes to a hearing consisting of one facilitator and three trained community members — students, faculty or staff.

When I inquired about what this training consisted of, Director of Judicial Affairs Sandy Bowles described it as only a “conversation.”

“There isn’t a whole lot of formal training,” said Bowles. “We talk about how we are going to handle stuff, but a lot of the time ... I take the lead and (other staff) are just watching.”

So, what are the consequences of a staff not trained in cultural sensitivity or multicultural education?

“Being a person of color, you don’t really get fairness,” said senior Joyce Medina, a Hispanos Unidos at Guilford member who knows students who have been through the judicial process. From her understanding, “they don’t really treat you equally.”

An anonymous student of color was told her hearing would be with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students, but instead she was the only person of color in the meeting, which she described as an “isolating” experience.

“I could tell they were only listening to half of what I was saying,” she said.

“(The process) takes a toll on you mentally, emotionally,” said senior economics major Cory Collins. “It (makes it) hard to focus on school.”

Without intentional sensitivity training or multicultural education workshops, the Judicial Affairs Office cannot expect to treat all students equally.

“One of the biggest weaknesses is how many decisions are made by one person or kind of oligarchy-style,” said junior and judicial advocate Julia Draper.

Students can write a letter of appeal to Dean of Students Aaron Fetrow.

“(However,) they almost never get accepted,” Draper said. “Fetrow usually agrees with the decision they made.”

Where is space for accountability in this?Bowles expressed needing more feedback from

students. But for some students of color, their experiences have turned them away from reaching out.

The anonymous female student said the office is “not a resource for students of color.”

“I wouldn’t feel comfortable going to them,” said Medina.

Collins sought help from campus life about a difficult roommate situation. He was not helped and given the impression he should “tough it out.”

This pattern mirrors many people of color’s experiences with police.

As Michelle Alexander wrote in her New York Times bestseller, “The New Jim Crow,” “The last thing most people want to do after experiencing a frightening and intrusive encounter with the police is show up at the police station where the officer works and attract more attention to themselves.”

“I think it’s really awkward when you have to go into a CAP meeting and you see people who you drink with on the weekends,” said Collins. “They are sitting in that chair and they are looking at you and they’re like, ‘You shouldn’t be doing this,’ ... and then you see them at the same party as you.”

A student representative does not guarantee CAP will be supportive to the charged student, especially if they received little training. Although student participation is a creative way to incorporate different community voices, it seems to be a convenient way to avoid hiring resources such as social workers or community psychologists.

Guilford must invest in creating an inclusive campus or our declarations will become misnomers.

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Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan’s recent criticism of President Barack Obama’s use of executive orders is removed from reality.

The outcry stems from the recent State of the Union address where the president promised to establish a higher minimum wage for federally contracted workers without legislative action.

“We have an increasingly lawless presidency,” said Ryan.

Many citizens, including Ryan, think

this subverts the system, undermining the fact Congress is the body that passes legislation, not the White House.

“He’s going the wrong approach,” said first-year Cassidy Bennett, a member of Young Americans for Liberty. “He’s working without (Congress) when he should be working together.”

But the proposed minimum wage hike is not exactly “lawless.”

“The laws are always vaguer than the rules implemented,” said Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science Maria Rosales. “The president can say, ‘A law means this.’”

Using an executive order to craft how existing legislation is enforced is perfectly acceptable.

Every president except William Henry Harrison — who died a month into his term — has at one time or another made an executive order.

A simple fact check finds that the 168 executive orders Obama has made pales in comparison to the 3,522 Franklin Roosevelt authorized. Recent two-term presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush sanctioned 381, 364 and 291 executive orders, respectively.

“It’s not the number of executive orders; it’s the scope,” said Ryan to ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos.

That is a fair point.All presidents, from time to time, have

overstepped their bounds. Ryan has just greatly exaggerated the extent of Obama’s actions, repeating a talking point that tries to paint them as abnormal.

To avoid cherry-picking the contents of each executive order Obama has made, all publicly available through The American Presidency Project web archive, I will just make something clear: these executive orders can be misused.

Executive Order 9066 prescribed the interment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Abraham Lincoln suspended habeas corpus via executive order in 1861.

There is no indication, however, that President Obama has authorized anything remotely as illegal or questionable.

If Paul Ryan wants to pursue the president for wielding power in a “lawless” manner, he should note the

increased use of drones during his term, slam him for illegal NSA information gathering or criticize some dubious recess appointments he made in 2012.

Just don’t try to portray his use of executive orders as a gross mishandling of power. Obama is doing his job.

If Congress takes issue with that, they should pass new laws that dictate explicitly what they want. But, with leaders like Rep. John Boehner and Sen. Harry Reid at the helm, I doubt that will happen.

Only one percent of bills have been passed this congressional term, putting the current Congress in contention for being the least productive of all time. Perhaps there is still time to reverse course.

“Congress should focus on the country,” said junior Patrick Withrow.

Instead of complaining about President Obama doing his job and getting things done, maybe Paul Ryan should do his.

President’s use of executive orders is necessary to combat partisan Congress

By ian penny Staff Writer

Regardless of race, restorative justice needs to work for all

All presidents, from time to time, have overstepped their bounds. Ryan has just greatly exaggerated the extent of Obama’s actions, repeating a talking point that tries to paint them as abnormal.

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SportS11February 14, 2014

For the first time in the history of college sports, athletes are asking for representation by a labor union. This action may lead to a more active role for the student athlete in the business of college football.

“I think the NFL concussion discussion has us rethinking long-term athlete disability,” said senior golfer Dallas Page. “Taking care of those who have sacrificed their health for your organization is a common expectation in society.”

A college quarterback is known for his leadership on the field. Kain Colter, a graduating Northwestern University

quarterback, is leading NCAA student-athletes off the field.On Jan. 28, Amogi Huma, president of the National College

Players Association, filed a petition on behalf of Kain Colter and anonymous Northwestern football players, with the National Labor Relations Board.

“The action we’re taking isn’t because of any mistreatment by Northwestern,” said Colter to ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.” “The school is just playing by the rules of their governing body, the NCAA.”

The NLRB is the federal organization that recognizes groups seeking collective bargaining rights.

“We’re interested in trying to help all players,” said Colter. “This action is about protecting current players and future NCAA athletes.”

The unionization effort is an attempt to ensure that student athletes are heard in discussions by NCAA officials regarding health and compensation policies.

“There is going to be pushback by the NCAA,” said Robert Malekoff, associate professor of sports studies. “Right now, through the NCAA, the NFL has a free minor league system to develop talent.”

The free NCAA farm system is not the only reason that the establishment will ferociously fight the unionization attempt.

“This case can lead to a series of compromises in the future,”

said Malekoff. “One effect could be a challenge to the NCAA and NFL’s ability to operate as tax exempt organizations.”

Currently, NCAA Division I student athletes’ scholarships are handed out on a year-to-year basis. They are not a full four-year guarantee by the university.

Many critics site this as an inherent flaw. Without a full four-year guarantee to attend college, the student athlete is distracted from focusing on his education.

The student athlete is treated like an indentured servant whose accomplishments on the field determine their opportunity in the classroom.

“I would like to see an outcome where the athlete receives a four– to five-year commitment from the university,” said Malekoff. “But I believe the establishment will push against that, too.

“The year-to-year scholarship allows coaches more power to control their personnel.”

The original formation of the NCAA was an effort by President Theodore Roosevelt to stop the rampant injury and death that occurred during the infancy of college football.

With the public discourse of the effects that concussions have on football players’ health at a crescendo, the correlation between the unionization effort and the original intent of the NCAA is blatant.

“After the athlete is finished playing and suffers injuries, he has spent significant time making the university incredible amounts of money,” said a current Guilford football player who wished to remain anonymous.

“Compensation for devastating injuries in service to the university is invariably the responsibility of the school.”

The student-athlete perspective is not one of a traditional student.

It is more akin to the perspective of a faculty member who contributes hard work towards the success of the university.

“The NCAA should include the opinion of the players,” said Ira Warwick, a senior football player at Guilford. “At minimum, that effort would help to address health issues.”

With fall and winter sports ending, our Guilford College spring sports teams have been training and preparing for the coming 2014 season.

Here’s a look at what to expect:

BaseballHead baseball coach Nick Black

‘02 believes there is a different mindset on the team.

“We have a really good group of guys that come out and work hard every day,” said Black.

The team was selected seventh in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference coaches’ preseason poll. They had nine starters return from last year’s squad.

“Macon Smith (and) Corey Wallace both had a really good season last year,” said Black. “Herc Ingles plays really well, and Mike Whitted, a first-year starting senior, should do well.

SoftballThe women’s softball team

practices year-round, and the results are paying off.

“More unity and more teamwork, that is what you should expect to see,” said senior first baseman Rachel Howard. “We have a better connection this year, and you will

see that on the field.”Their conference is never easy,

but they are striving for excellence. “Cynthia Hays, Casey Snead and

Marty Wilcox brought it last year, so I expect them to do the same this year,” said Howard.

Men’s LacrosseThe men’s lacrosse team was

selected seventh in the ODAC preseason coaches’ poll. With a growing team comes more success.

“We have the biggest team we have ever had, so this should help us compete better against the bigger schools,” said senior defender James Hulette.

The men’s lacrosse team is a young team, but they are still a team to watch out for.

Many of the team’s key players, like sophomore attacker Adam Fiore, junior goalkeeper Thomas Deane and junior defenseman Nick Huckins, are returning for the 2014 campaign.

Women’s LacrosseThe women’s lacrosse team was

selected second place in the ODAC preseason poll based on their perfect regular-season 10–0 finish.

“The girls are even hungrier for success coming up this season, especially trying to make the goal of winning (the) ODAC this year,” said head women’s lacrosse coach

Sarah Lamphier. They also have a lot of key

players returning, and Lamphier believes that if there is any year to make a deep playoff push, this will be the year.

Highlighted by All-American E’lyena Garcia, six of the seven 2013 All-ODAC performers return this season for the Quakers. This includes senior sisters, Lily and Becca Colley, senior Celine De Perlinghi, junior Nora Keene, sophomore Summer Fowler and sophomore Lizz Carella. They should all stand out again this season.

Tennis This will be a different season

for the Quakers’ tennis team. With new and fresh talent, junior tennis captain Turner Votipka is looking forward to the season ahead.

“We have a bunch of new freshmen,” said Votipka. “Three are starting, so hopefully, the new talent comes in and makes up for the seniors we lost.”

The ODAC coaches’ preseason poll ranked the men’s team fourth and the women’s team seventh. With all the talent, Votipka feels that both teams should be successful.

A few standouts to stay tuned for are Votipka, first-year Levi Bruff, junior Haley Andrews and junior Allison Hewitt.

Students attempt unionization in NCAA

Spring sports preview: highlighting players, teams to watch for this semester

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BY Kelli URestiStaff Writer

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If you have ever watched a Boston Red Sox game or experienced Fenway Park in person, then you know the “Green Monster.” It is a popular nickname for the 37-foot-2-inch left field wall dating back to the days of Babe Ruth.

Recently, Guilford College’s baseball field has been remodeled, according to PE Center Manager Mike Merkel.

“The wall creates a lot of character to McBane Field,” said Merkel.

McBane Field was named after Edgar McBane ‘14, described as an athlete, orator and one of the most popular members of Guilford’s 1914 student body.

“They made it a ‘mini-monster’ if you will, sort of like the Red Sox,” said Merkel.

Though adding “character” to McBane Field, the new wall resolved a number of issues that accompanied the old chain-linked fence. Merkel noted that the chain-linked fence, which constantly created an unsafe environment for players in the right field alley after heavy rains, needed repairs.

Additionally, the sharp ends of the old chain-link fence links were starting to stick out at the bottom of the fence.

“Coach Nick Black sat down and came up with the idea of the wood wall, rather than another chain-linked fence,” said Merkel. “Coach found some donors and (raised) the money to purchase the materials.”

They were lucky to have funds left over after an infield makeover.

“We got a nice gift at the end of last year,” said Coach Black. “We used that money to redo the infield, which hasn’t

been done in almost 30 years.“We had some left over … so we decided

to go ahead and do the wall.” During the process, Guilford’s

maintenance department, along with players and coaches, helped assemble the innovative baseball barrier.

“It felt like we were constructing Noah’s ark,” said senior outfielder John Macon Smith. “The construction crew really did a good job.

“The fact that we helped build it gives us more reason to defend our home field.”

Players believe that home runs will come at a minimum since right field was pushed back a couple of feet, and the left field wall has been raised higher.

“I think it will be beneficial to our pitching staff,” said sophomore infielder Charles Noble.

“The ball will still fly pretty good if it’s hit square,” said Smith. “But I would be willing to bet that there will be more doubles and triples and less home runs at McBane this year.”

Even though the wall was an in-house job, Black said that it ended up costing around $35,000. The majority of that amount was donor-driven.

“I was thankful that we had the wall built,” said Smith. “It is an awesome addition to Guilford’s baseball facility.”

Some students would disagree with Smith’s statement as they feel Guilford should raise money for other renovations.

“The library always needs more books,” said first-year Colin Macintosh.

Another student sided with the decision to build a new outfield wall.

“I think the funds could have been divided up somewhere else,” said junior Brandon Rothfuss. “But I know we definitely needed a new baseball wall.”

Guilford has set the tone for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference with their inventive wall.

“Nobody in our conference has a wall like that,” said Black. “It’s more of a college-type ball park. I love it.”

Donations allow for new wooden baseball fence

“It felt like we were constructing Noah’s ark. The construction crew really did a good job.”

John Macon Smith, senior outfielder

Old chain-link fence was in need Of repairs, new wall prOvides character

The chain-link fence that used to line the outfield of McBane Field has been replaced with a wooden wall, which was built by the maintenance department with the help of baseball coaches and players.

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