The Red and Black

SGA explains mandatory fee

Wednesday, a group of Student Government Association representatives attended the Board of Regents' teleconference in Atlanta, during which the Board voted to assess a temporary $100 mandatory fee on students. Speaking privileges at these meetings are restricted to Board members, as with most executive committees. … 9 Comments

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E-mail and letters from our readers

Charging extra fee 'disgustingly greedy'Everyone is hard-pressed for money during this economic downturn. The University is not the only institution feeling the pain. What about our parents and their businesses? What about the students and their jobs? Charging $100 extra shows the University is more concerned with its well-being than that of the students. … 27 Comments

Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon for 12/5/2008 … 0 Comments

Opinion Meter

A wrap-up of the week's ups and downs

Comments, criticisms, complaints?Course evaluations are upon us, and though many students regard them as a waste of time, professors do take them seriously. Instead of Christmas-treeing your Scantron, take the time to give honest feedback. Future students depend on you. … 0 Comments

Take caution: burglars may target you, too

After two phone calls from my mom within 10 minutes, I knew something was wrong. She usually doesn't call during the day when I could be in class, but when she called twice, I was worried. I almost walked out of the room when she immediately sent a text message. … 1 Comment