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Appropriations request period opens for spring Timeline for student groups to request money open until Jan. 29
use [the money elsewhere].” Lassiter said he thinks this semester’s process should go much smoother than the fall semester appropriations period. Derek Medlin “This is the second time these Managing Editor people have gone through this process,” Lassiter said of the SG The time frame for student representatives involved in hangroups to apply for appropria- dling appropriations. “They will tions money from Student Gov- certainly improve and I would ernment, which opened Jan. 7, expect the whole process to run is open until midnight Jan. 29. smoother.” Student Kelli Rogers, a groups regisjunior in polititered with the cal science and Student Orgachair of the SG ni z at ion Reappropriations source Center committee, said can apply to she is also hopreceive money ing things run from Student more smoothly. Government to “There is less help pay for diftime for groups ferent expenses. to apply for Appropriamoney this seStudent Body Treasurer t ions mone y mester,” Rogers can fund new Scott Lassiter said regarding said. “But there g r ou p s , on - the SG representatives who is more f lexcampus events, are handling the appropriation ibility with the athletic clubs interview times process and group trips. a nd t here is Scott Lassiter, more flexibility student body treasurer, said SG within the committee.” has about $50,000 to give out to Rogers also said this semester’s different groups who apply for entire process, from the applicamoney. tions to student groups receiv“We’ve already got the num- ing checks, should be completed ber,” Lassiter, a junior in po- faster. litical science, said. “It’s around “The whole process will be $50,000. I want to stretch the done earlier,” she said. budget as much as possible, so Once the application process I’m going to go through line by ends Jan. 29, each group will go line and make sure there is no through an interview process extra money. If there is extra I’m where members of the Approgoing to try and get it put into appropriations money so we don’t APPROP. continued page 3
“They will certainly improve and I would expect the whole process to run smoother.”
APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST TYPES AND PRIORITY Start-Up Funding This is for you if you are a new student organization or you are reorganizing after an extended period of non-existence. You can only receive this funding one- time and you can not receive more that $300.00. Funding for On-Campus events File for this type of funding if you are going to hold an event on campus. On-campus events benefit a larger number of students and improve the overall quality of the collegiate experience, and Student Government is dedicated to providing funds for such purposes. Groups organizing oncampus events are often given preferential treatment and may be allocated a larger percentage of available funds depending on the specific nature of the event. Athletic Club Funding IF YOU ARE AN ATHLETIC GROUP YOU MUST FILE UNDER THIS CATEGORY. This request type includes items that are used to aid in athletic club organization to hold events and otherwise enable them to become self-sufficient, including equipment used in events and registration fees to compete in event. Trip/Travel funding We recognize the importance of attending conventions, national and regional conferences, but travel is often very expensive and frequently benefits the organization members far more than the University as a whole. As a general rule, Student Government will only offer funding no more than one-third of the travel budget even in best possible circumstances.
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Gov. Beverly Perdue is sworn into office during the inauguration ceremonies in front of the State Library in downtown Raleigh Saturday morning. Perdue was sworn in as the 73rd governor of North Carolina and is the first female to hold the office.
New governor addresses education promises
of office of all other state government officials, including Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue takes oath of office, Walter Dalton and Commissioner of becomes first female Labor Cherie Berry. governor of state Following her acceptance of the oath of office, Perdue delivered her inaugural Ty Johnson & James Cox address, declaring that the state of North Deputy Sports Editor & Staff Writer Carolina’s ability to confront challenges such as poverty and discrimination in the Some students were on hand for history past has enabled the state to move ahead. Saturday morning She also said her as Bev Perdue was most important role sworn in as the 73rd as governor would governor of North be remaining true Carolina. She is the to the state’s comfirst female head in mitment to educathe state’s history. tion. Dignitaries from “We’ l l ret ra i n all across North displaced workers Carolina made apand educate our pearances at the people for 21st cenevent, including tury jobs,” Perdue former governors said. “No child in Mike Easley and North Carolina has Jim Hunt. North permission to drop Carolina native acout of school. We all Bev Perdue, regarding a promise tor Andy Griffith benefit when learnmade during her campaign took the podium to ing is seamless from recite a poem that the high chair to the his wife, Cindi, wrote about Perdue’s rocking chair.” election as well. Perdue’s education platform has alThe ceremony also featured the oaths ready come under fire even before she
“I don’t believe that my first priority and first accomplishment will be free community college because of the budget [difficulties].”
Sportsmanship initiative hindered by lack of resources Samuel T.O. Branch
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took office after a News & Observer interview revealed that Perdue would rescind her campaign promise to work for free community college tuition for citizens. “I don’t believe that my first priority and first accomplishment will be free community college because of the budget [difficulties],” Perdue said. “It’s much harder than it was this time last year.” Some students who supported Perdue said they had mixed feelings about her change of heart concerning community college tuition, but Michael James, a freshman in political science who attended the inauguration, said the governor’s decision showed Perdue was capable of adjusting to the environment. “It just shows that she’s taking a pragmatic approach to governing,” James said. “It’s good not to spend money you don’t have.” Katherine Ragland, a senior in international studies, was also a supporter of INAUGRATION continued page 3
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Two years after starting the Wolfpack In The House Partners initiative Student Body President Jay Dawkins said the program has has been beneficial though not perfect. “I feel like it was as successful as it was last year,” Dawkins, a junior in civil engineering, said. “It was about as effective as it could be with 20 to 30 volunteers in a parking lot full of people.” Former Student Body President Bobby Mills worked to
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revitalize the program two years ago to promote good sportsmanship between fanbases at football games, especially during tailgating. WITH also aims to promote responsible behavior, especially recycling, while fans are tailgating. But according to Dawkins, minimal volunteer and financial support has hindered the program from its full potential. “The financial and people help is limited,” Dawkins said. After the initiative’s second football season, some students still say they are not aware of the program because of the lack of appropriate staffing. “I’ve heard of it just because of the bumper stickers,” Bryan Federowicz, a freshman in pro-
fessional golf management, said. gram, Dawkins said it is still a “I didn’t even know [promoting good endeavor. sportsmanship] was what it was “It is a movement to create for.” a better fan Dawkins said experience,” the success of he said. “And t he prog ra m that’s a good will continue thing.” to be limited A f t e r t he u nt i l W I T H shootings begets more help. fore a football Federowicz game Sept. 4, a g re e d, s ay2004, Univering t he prosity officials gram probably restricted tailStudent Body President Jay couldn’t funcgating to four Dawkins said regarding the tion properly hours. without an ad- Wolfpack In The House program T h e Un iequate number versity impleof volunteers. mented the WITH program as Even though WITH might not be where it should be as a proWITH continued page 3
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