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This year’s Theme Eden Creamer Editor-in-Chief

Each year Niner Media selects a theme that all of our departments, the Niner Times, NinerOnline, Radio Free Charlotte, Sanskrit and Media Marketing follow. This year that chosen theme is medieval, and our staff decided to match our annual Welcome Back issue with that theme. Throughout this publication, in the headlines, graphics, colors and more, the staff producing this publication worked to carry the theme. Over the course of the

academic year, look out for medieval themed elements in work coming out of Niner Media. Anon, my poppets.

Terms Used This Issue

• Anon - See you later • Charter - Letter • Chivalry - Code of good behavior • Coat of Arms - Symbol to show which family a knight belongs to • Guild - Course or lesson • Jousting - Mock combat • Lord - Property owner • Melee - Physical activity/battle • Serf - Laborer tied to a lord

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Chancellor Welcome Engineering Early College Program Botanical Gardens Campus Dining Things to do in Charlotte Soccer Preview Volleyball Preview Transportation Greek life 49er Trivia Construction Update University Career Center Academic Integrity Campus Gyms Creative director

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Megan Van Emmerik

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Marketing Director: Emmanuel Loredo Sales: Courtney Bartlett, Nathan Propst, Dylan Robison, Linda Wang, Brandon Weiner Niner Times Staff: Sara Carson, Michelle Carpenter, Chris Crews, Jared Green, Jonathan Golian, Aaron McCain, Alex Passannante NINER MEDIA ADVISER: WAYNE MAIKRANZ BUSINESS MANAGER: LAURIE CUDDY

MARKETING ADVISER: KELLY MERGES

GRAPHICS & PRODUCTION: PETE HURDLE

OFFICE MANAGER: MARK HAIRE

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Charter from the Chancellor Welcome to UNC Charlotte! We are so pleased that you have chosen us to be your university. I truly believe that becoming a 49er will prove to be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made. UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university, with the unique characteristic of being the only public institution serving Charlotte, the state’s largest city and an exciting hub of cultural and recreational activities in this region. I am fortunate enough to have served the university as Chancellor since 2005. Before that, I was UNC Charlotte’s Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for almost six years, from 1991 to 1997. The growth that has occurred on this campus in the past two decades is nothing short of phenomenal, and it continues today. Although we won’t know for sure until all of our new students have enrolled this fall, it is nearly certain that our enrollment for 2014-15 will exceed 27,000 students. You may be interested to know that, of all the enrollment growth in the entire UNC System (which includes 17 institutions), 48 percent of that growth happened right here at UNC Charlotte! Why this growth? Because we have earned a reputation as an outstanding university and we are attracting talented students from all over the world. Our faculty and staff are committed to student success. From academics and research to the arts and athletics, UNC Charlotte’s campus is teeming with opportunities for personal and professional growth. In addition to the many cultural and athletic events available to you on campus and in the greater Charlotte community, the university hosts more than 300 student organizations. I encourage you to become an active part of the campus community; your success here will be directly related to the extent of your involvement, both academically and socially. As you walk around campus, you’ll be pleased to notice that the Martin Village residence hall is now open, and the new South Village Crossing dining hall is scheduled to open by mid-October. We’re also really excited that the long-awaited renovation of Belk Gym is underway, as are various other residence hall and academic space renovation projects.

Photo by: Chris Crews Additionally, several roadway improvements are being made in order to enhance traffic flow and make the campus more pedestrian-friendly. On the heels of a very successful inaugural season, UNC Charlotte’s football team will kick off its second season on Aug. 28 at Campbell University. Our first home game will be on Sept. 6 as we take on the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University. I hope you’ll make plans to celebrate with us and support the team with your attendance this season. Your undergraduate experience should be a time of exploration and discovery, as well as the beginning of a lifelong relationship with your university. We’re glad you’re here, and we welcome you to stake your claim at UNC Charlotte. Go Niners!

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Philip L. Dubois Chancellor

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New campus guild guides young pupils

Charlotte Engineering Early College program aims to expand opportunity through lasting partnership with CMS Sara Carson News Editor

With the aggressive expansion that has been taking place at UNC Charlotte over the past few years, it’s only natural that the university’s next step be to collaborate on an early college high school. Talk of an early college program at UNC Charlotte began about eight years ago, when the first early college was created in North Carolina, Isaac Bayer Early College at UNC Wilmington. It wasn’t until May 2013 that meetings began and plans were drawn to bring a similar program to UNC Charlotte. Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC) is aimed at students who excel in science and math and have an interest in engineering. As opposed to most four-year high school programs, CEEC students will attend classes for five years; grades 9 through 13. For the first two years, CharlotteMecklenburg School (CMS) teachers will primarily instruct the students. During their third, or junior year, students will begin integrating into college classes held at the university. At this time, they will be enrolled in college-level courses taught by UNC Charlotte professors. The students will be taking these classes alongside college-age Niners; there will be no separate sections for the early college high school students. During this time of integration, CEEC student schedules will be similar to that of a college engineer major in

their freshman year. Registration for these classes will resemble the registration process for college freshman in learning communities. There will be blocks of seats in classes for CEEC students, as they will be taking these classes together. Director of Early College Programs and liaison to CMS, Michele Howard, alongside the high school’s counselor and career development coordinator will be aiding students in advising and registration. “It’s very prescriptive as to what they’re going to take, so unlike the average college student who has hundreds of classes to choose from, we will

say, ‘You are taking U.S. History, prior to the Civil War in Fall 2016.’ So we will be more so placing them into classes. They will be registering themselves, but they wont have all of the menu of offerings that most students do,” said Howard. As soon as they begin 9th grade, each student will be assigned a banner ID number and UNC Charlotte email address. Since there will be no fees or tuition that the CEEC students will be paying, all funding for the high school will come from the State Board of Education, the Department of Public Instruction and CMS. Contrary to popular belief, no university funding will

go to the school. CEEC is classified as a cooperative innovative high school. Schools holding this title have the opportunity to apply for and receive additional grant money from the state. This money is instrumental to the success of CEEC students as they progress on to their junior year and begin using college textbooks, which tend to cost far more than the average high school textbook. The 1.200 square foot modular structure will house the high school, with a maximum of 100 students per class. The memorandum of understanding states that this will be the cap on

Located by CRI Deck, the Modular Office Building is the future home of the Early College High School. While UNC Charlotte paid for the building upfront, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools then paid the university back for the cost of the building. Photo by: Chris Crews

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the number of students allowed per class for the next 10 years. This means that by the fifth year of CEEC’s opening, it will have approximately 500 students. Cooperative innovative high schools are generally smaller schools. With 100 students per class, CEEC will be one of the largest cooperative innovative high schools in the state once they reach their fifth year. “I think I see it being very innovative. The types of teaching and learning that go on in this school are going to be very different than other early colleges in the state, certainly than a comprehensive high school environment,” said Howard. As opposed to most high schools, CEEC will not offer lecture-style teaching. Instead, they will use methods such as hands-on learning and small group work. “I see, in my mind’s eye, students working in groups in a technology-rich environment where they might be using their cell phones to do research in the classroom as opposed to have it packed away the whole time,” said Howard. “Now they can’t be sitting there on Instagram, but they will use this as an educational tool. They will read and think and talk

and act every day, in every class.” In order to attend CEEC, students living in the CMS district must both display an interest in engineering and go through the lottery process, which happens each year during the months of January and February. During this time, students are able to look at what other options they have other than attending their home high school. Once students and parents receive their CMS options guide during these early months, they then complete an online portal application process where they select the schools they want and they rank them in order of their preference. The CMS options guide lists all of the Magnet Programs, Career and Technical Education, and Virtual Learning and Media Services available for the coming year. Students specifically interested in CEEC also complete a supplemental application. Once all applications are in and deadlines pass, students are chosen through a lottery system. In regards to the engineering focus on the high school, Howard noted that the professional engineering field is graying, meaning there are many engineers who, over the next two

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decades, will be retiring, which brings a new need for jobs in that area. “So from a work force development perspective in the Charlotte region, it was another great idea. And so, it was kind of the energy sector that led that conversation and that’s what led to it being an engineering high school with a focus on energy,” said Howard. In the future, there are hopes for CEEC to become a regional site for teacher research and professional development as well as stem education. “That’s our way of not only serving the students and teachers in CMS, but to extend our reach a little further. I think you will see people coming here from across the state or across the country for that matter learning what we’re dong here,” said Howard. “And that’s going to greatly benefit the university and CMS as a whole.” The first day of class for CEEC’s inaugural class of 2023 will be Aug. 25.

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“First and foremost, our goal is for these students to graduate from high school. But beyond that, I think my goal is to provide them a pathway to a college education. Most importantly, for those students coming here who would never have access otherwise … a wonderful college education at UNC Charlotte. And that’s what I want for them,” said Howard. “To see that they can go to college, and provide them a wonderful foundation for them to start college. And for them to learn about all of the opportunities that are available for them in the engineering profession that hopefully can enhance their overall quality of life now and in the future. If we do that, we will be very, very successful.” To find out more about Charlotte Engineering Early College, visit: http:// administration.uncc.edu/ chancellor/chancellors-outbox/ newsletters/early-college-highschool

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A place fit for the Knights of the Round Table The Botanical Gardens bring beauty and nature to campus Michelle Carpenter Lifestyle Editor

Charlotte is a big, hustling and bustling city with an array of cultural and educational opportunities within its limits; however, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go far to get an escape in nature. The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens are one of the hidden treasures of campus. Students pass them every day but few stop to take a look around. They are located on Mary Alexander Road across from the Fretwell and McEinry Buildings. The gardens are ten acres and have walking trails to take a nice leisurely stroll around and enjoy nature. There are even benches where you can sit and read or study. The area is divided into two sides. One side is Van Landingham Glen and is more of a woodlands area. It is best viewed in spring when wildflowers and rhododendrons are blooming. The other side is the Susie Harwood Botanical Gardens and is full of flowers and other interesting plants. It has yearround interest as the plants bloom at a variety of times throughout the year. All the plants in the gardens are labeled, which is helpful if

you are interested in learning more about the plant. Plants are grouped by like characteristics. For example, there is a section for winter blooming plants and Asian plants. There is also a large shelter that is great for having picnics or hanging up a hammock and just relaxing. McMillan Greenhouse is another part of the gardens. It features many exotic plants and a tropical exhibit. The greenhouse is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The outdoor gardens are always open to students and the general public. While plants found in the gardens are not for sale every day, there are three big plant sales every year: the week of Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, specializing in orchids and houseplants, the third Friday and Saturday in April, the biggest sale with varying types of plants and in October with trees, shrubs and perennials. The gardens are a great place to relax and get some fresh air right here on campus.

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A feast fit for a king Changes to campus dining, including the new South Village Crossing, update and increase options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eden Creamer Editor-in-Chief

Whether a student lives on or off campus, it is always important to find somewhere tasty to chow down in between classes or studying, or at the end of a long day. UNC Charlotte has many campus dining staples, including Wendy’s and Chick-fil-a, but changes to the 2014-15 dining line up may interest and delight students as well.

Changes for Fall 2014

One of the biggest new additions to campus dining is the opening of a new dining hall, SoVi in South Village Crossing. SoVi will replace the old Residence Dining Hall (RDH). South Village Crossing was expected to open for Fall 2014, but delays in construction push back the expected opening date. South Village Crossing is now expected to open mid-October, with an exact opening date not yet set. RDH was expected to be closed starting at the end of last spring, however with the delay of SoVi, RDH will remain open until the new facility is complete. When the facility opens, it will include a state-of-the-art cafeteria-style dining area with open food production areas and customizable meals (SoVi), food stations including gas-fired hearth ovens and Teppanyaki griddles, a new campus bakery, a take-out counter and market, a late night diner, “The Den” by Denny’s, which will be open until 2 a.m., lounge areas and a multi-purpose room. Students are also expected to be able to use meal swipes as well as Declining Balance (DB) at The Den and at the take-out counter. Prospector will also see multiple changes to dining options. Grill Nation, a burger station in the upper level, will be replaced with Za’tar, a Mediterranean-style option. Gyros and salads will be available here, as well as madeto-order meat options. This is expected to be a fresher dining alternative to the usual fast food options. Mondo’s Subs will also be lowering their prices to be more in line with other sub options on campus. Feisty’s will no longer only carry hot dogs.

South Village Crossing, which was expected to open Fall 2014, will be delayed until mid-October to allow time to complete construction. Photo by: Chris Crews Adding to the menu this fall will be grilled cheese sandwiches and gourmet melts. At the PORTAL, Orbis Grille will open Aug. 18. Here, diners will be able to enjoy continuously rotating daily specials and have interactions with the chef. In addition to changes to dining locations, meal plans have been completely revamped for the new year. Students living on campus will be required to have a meal plan. These include 7-Day Unlimited Meals Plan, 5-Day Unlimited Meals Plan, Block Plans of 65, 125, 150 and 175 meals per semester and all DB plans. Also, with the addition of South Village Crossing, Bistro 49 and the Mama Leone’s in the Student Union will no longer accept meal swipes to pay for food options. LouAnn Lamb, marketing director for Business Services, says the addition of meal swipes at Bistro 49 and Mama Leone’s was to help accommodate the heavy traffic of diners

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while waiting for South Village Crossing to open. With the new dining hall open, these meal swipe options are no longer necessary.

Returning Dining Options

In the Student Union, returning dining options are: Crown Commons, Bistro 49, Mama Leone’s, Outtakes, Wendy’s, Einstein’s and Starbucks. Prospector will continue to offer students Chick-fil-A, Mama Leone’s, Salsaritias, the Breakfast/Soup and Salad Bar and Mondo Subs and faculty will still have access to the Gold Room. In the Cone University Center, Use Your Noodle, Bojangles, Au Bon Pain Soups and Subway will continue to feed students, while in the Student Activity Center, Papa John’s will still be open. Peet’s Coffee and Tea in Atkins Library and in Fretwell will still service campus.

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Around the crown CHARLOTTE OFFERS PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO FILL THEIR FREE TIME WITH Alex passannante Sports Editor

Sports

There are a plethora of sports teams in Charlotte. UNC Charlotte has Division 1 athletics and their recent addition of football has added new excitement to the university. Downtown, there is the Carolina Panthers (NFL) and the Charlotte Bobcats (NBA), as well as the Charlotte Checkers (AHL). The NASCAR Hall of Fame is located in the city, and the racetrack is just up the road from the university in Concord.

Malls

Interested in shopping? Charlotte can handle that. Malls in the university area include Concord Mills Mall, Southpark Mall, and Northlake Mall. These malls offer a variety of products for any budget, and are great places to go out and have some fun with friends.

Lake Norman

Lake Norman is one of the most beautiful places to see in the Charlotte area and can be a nice place to relax on the weekends. Whether you want to swim, fish, boat, jet ski, or just view the sunset, Lake Norman will wow you with its stunning aesthetics.

Levine Museum of the New South

Interested in the history of Charlotte, especially post-civil war? The Levine Museum of the New South is a very good way to do just that. Interactive setups and exhibits will teach you through narration and photos what the south was like, and how far the country has come as a whole. UNC Charlotte athletic events are great chances for students to have fun and show Niner spirit. Photo by: Chris Crews

U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the place to go if you love the outdoors. Some activities include whitewater rafting and kayaking, a canopy tour, zip-lines, ropes courses, climbing, biking, stand-up paddle boarding and hiking. This beautiful attraction in Charlotte has roughly 400-acres of land neighboring the Catawba River.

EpiCentre

If you want to go in the city to have a good time, the EpiCentre always has something to offer. Some activities here include clubbing, eating at the restaurants and listening to the live performances every Thursday. A limitless amount of places to eat and drink make the EpiCentre a big attraction for people in Charlotte.

Freedom Park is a great place for friends and lovers alike. Photo by: Jeff Siner/MCT Campus The park features a big lake with some fishing, trails for biking and walking, public picnic facilities, soccer fields, concession stands and restrooms. It is among the nicest parks in Charlotte, and is a big attraction for friends to get together and relax and soak in all the beauty nature has to offer.

Coyote Joe’s

If you like country music and a fun place to hang out, Coyote Joe’s will suit you well. Some of the acts to perform there have been Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels, The Bellamy Brothers, and Brooks & Dunn. Coyote Joe’s features a large dance floor, good music, and a great atmosphere all around.

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Right around campus there are plenty of great places for groups of people to go eat, drink and just hang out. Macado’s, My Bento, Boardwalk Billy’s and Passage to India are a couple great options right around campus to hang out and eat some good grub.

Freedom Park

EpiCentre in Charlotte. Photo by: Epicentre Official Facebook Page

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This amusement park is home to some popular rides like the Intimidator and Nighthawk (do not try them if you are a roller coaster newbie!) as well as some more family-friendly rides like Character Carousel or Woodstock’s Express. Some special events are held here, like Scarowinds (only in the fall), and music attractions to add in excitement.

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The Quest for the cup

MEN AND WOMEN’S SOCCER BOTH GEAR UP FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEAAaron McCain Staff writer

Men’s Soccer

Men’s Soccer for the Charlotte 49ers is back and ready to build on their Conference USA championship last season. The 49ers finished the 2013 regular season with an overall record of 9-5-3 and placed their bid into the NCAA Tournament by winning the Conference USA Tournament. Their season concluded with second round 0-1 loss to Coastal Carolina. The 2014 team will bring in eleven new players to a squad that will have 16 letterwinners from last year. According to Charlotte Sports Information, The 49ers 2014 recruiting class features five players from North Carolina, two players from England and players from Croatia, Georgia, New Jersey and Florida. The Niners welcome Sean Bowman,Daniel Bruce, Matej Dekovic, Banks Fisher, Jared Kent, John Nartowicz, Dean Rutherford, Mark Sloan, Harrison Steadman, Malcolm Stewart and Zhuvonte Wilson. According to College Soccer News, the 49ers incoming class ranked 15th in the nation. Looking ahead to the schedule for the 49ers, their opponents this season are very identical to last season. The 2014 changes include William & Mary, Radford and Wofford. These opponents will take the place of 2013 opponents Denver, UCF, and Memphis. The 49ers will conclude

(Above) Men’s Soccer were the 2013 CUSA Men’s Soccer Tournament Champions. Photo by: Chris Crews (Left) Loren Reilley will return to the Women 49ers as a junior this year. Photo by: Ryan Sarles their regular season with six of their last seven games being conference games. The first exhibition game for the 49ers will be against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Greenwood Field Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. Their first game of the season will be a home opener against the Radford Highlanders Aug. 31 in Transamerica Field at 6 p.m.

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The Charlotte 49ers Women’s Soccer team is looking to have a strong season as Transamerica

Field will play host to this year’s Conference USA Tournament. Last season, the 49ers concluded their regular season with a 106-2 record. They were unable to receive a NCAA Tournament due to their second round loss to North Texas in the Conference USA Tournament. They finished the season as the Conference USA East Division Champions and they look to build on that this season. The 49ers welcome 10 new players onto the team. According to Charlotte Sports

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Information, they are four from North Carolina and six from Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, New York, and Florida. Congratulations to Kyla Clark, Cannon Clough, Shealyn, Dwyer, Virginia Lingo, Justine Lockman, Isabella Osbourne, Allye Reynolds, Anna Shelden, Haley Thoma and Martha Thomas for signing with the Charlotte 49ers. The 49ers schedule have new opponents in contrast to last year throughout the schedule. For the non-conference games they will only face Davidson, Liberty, and UNC Wilmington again from last year. As for the conference games, Rice, Louisiana Tech, Western Kentucky and Southern Miss will be new opponents for the 49ers. The 49ers finished with a 5-3-2 conference record last year. The 49ers recent graduate goalkeeper Alex Kubrick has been selected as a Conference USA NCAA Woman of the Year honoree. She concludes her career with her second-straight AllNSCAA South Region Honorable Mention Academic accolade and an All-Conference USA Academic First Team choice. The 49ers will have big shoes to fill for that position. The 49ers had their first exhibition game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Spry Stadium Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. The 49ers first regular season game will be against the UNC Greensboro Spartans Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.

Charlotte 49ers volleyball seeks the Holy Grail

Changes to the student and coaching roster hope to improve team from last season Aaron McCain Staff writer

The Charlotte 49ers Volleyball team will hope to improve from the 2013 season. The 49ers finished the 2013 season with an overall 12-17 record. The ladies found success in the non-conference contests by posting a 10-5 non-conference record. The 49ers conference play was painful to watch play last season as they posted a 2-12 conference record. In January, the Charlotte 49ers announced their new head coach for volleyball, Gokhan Yilmaz. Yilmaz is the former Turkish Junior National Team Coach. He left after six years as the Associate Head Coach and Training Coordinator with Florida State University, and the team won three Atlantic Coast Conference titles in the past five seasons and advanced to the National semifinals in 2011. On April 21, Yilmaz announced the new addition to the Charlotte coaching staff, Margeaux Sinibaldi, as the new assistant coach for the 49ers. Sinibaldi is a 2008 graduate from the

University of Tampa and there he played collegiately in division two. He helped power Tampa into winning a national title in 2006 and he is a two-time AVCA All-American as well as an ESPN Academic All-American. The 49ers welcome two North Carolina natives, one Florida native and one Turkey native to the group. These ladies are Irem Asci, Sarah Adams, Michaela White and Marshae Bradbury. The 49ers will again participate in the Wildcat Classics. They will also host the 49er Invitational in the beginning part of the season. The 49ers will be competing in the Temple Invitational and the UNF/Jacksonville Invitational. They will need to improve their conference record in order to receive an invitation to the conference tournament. The changes in the coaching staff may be what it takes to get the club back over .500. The Green and White scrimmage will be Aug. 23 in Halton Arena at 7 p.m. The

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regular season opener will be in Halton Arena Aug. 29 at 2:30 p.m. against the Morgan State Bears.

Britney Leigh Held is a junior on the Charlotte 49ers Volleyball team. Photo by Ben Coon

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Where to park your noble steed With many types of parking passes and a campus shuttle at the ready, students have unlimited options Eden Creamer Editor-in-Chief

With plenty of parking lots and decks on campus, it is important to have organized ways for students, faculty and staff to park. While available parking is a frequent concern of students, the rising number of parking decks and lots on campus make parking possible for all kinds of students. That is why UNC Charlotte Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS) offers eight different options for campus parking permits, as well as campus shuttles to help individuals get from one side of campus to the other.

Parking Changes

Starting at the beginning of the academic year, gates at the entrances of all gated decks and lots will remain closed from 5 a.m. on Monday mornings through 10 p.m. on Friday evenings, except during university holidays. The lower Union Deck, North Deck and Lot 8 (all of which are commuter and faculty/staff parking) will be restricted by permit type, meaning only valid-type university parking permits will open these gates. The gates will automatically open when the correctly coded parking permit is in its vicinity.

Parking Permits

There are two types of on-campus resident permits, depending on where the student lives. Students who live in Greek Village will purchase a Greek Village (G) permit. Individuals with this permit may park in Greek Village and any orange coded lot. Residents of all other areas on campus can purchase a Resident (R) permit. These can be used 24/7 in any blue or orange lot. Commuter students can purchase one of five types of permits. The basic Commuter (C) permit allows 24/7 access to yellow and orange coded areas. Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday only permits are also available for commuters. These permits are for one semester only, and allow the student access to yellow or orange coded areas during the days the permit is valid. Night (N) permits are valid after 3 p.m. and give commuters access to yellow and orange coded areas. Two different Remote Access permits are available, for either Lot 6A or 27. These passes are only valid in these lots, unless during academic break. The final type of pass is a Faculty/Staff (F/S) permit and allows for parking in yellow and orange lots, and residential lots. PaTS has developed a new online widget to help students determine which pass is right for them. An online interactive ticket prevention test will also be available to help students learn how to protect themselves from receiving a ticket. For more information, visit pats.uncc.edu. Parking is always available on campus, whether it is in one of the centralized decks on campus or one farther away. “In most decks, with the exception of Union, East and West, we’ve

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got give other decks that have at least 1,000 empty spots at all times,” said LouAnn Lamb, marking director for UNC Charlotte Business Services. With spots always available, sometimes students may have to park farther from their classes than they’d like. For those occassions, PaTS offers a campus shuttle service.

Campus Shuttle

There are three different shuttle lines on campus, the Yellow (Route 47), Green (Route 49) and Red (Route 50). Information on the list of stops for each line can be found below. All shuttles are equipped with GPS tracking which connects to the UNCC NextRide mobile application. The free application, available on iOS and Android, allows the user to see where all active shuttles on campus are located at the time. Route 47 - Yellow Line • South Village Deck • Harris Alumni Center • Cone Deck

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Reese Curb Robinson East Deck 1 Fretwell PaTS Building

• Student Union • Woodward • Cone Deck • Reese curb

Route 49 - Green Line • South Village Deck • South Village Dining • Robinson Hall • East Deck 1 • Fretwell Building • Hickory Hall

• Student Health Center • North Deck • Wallis Hall • Woodward Hall • Student Union • Auxiliary Services

• Fretwell Building • Cato Hall • Robinson Hall • Reese curb • Cone Deck • Harris Alumni Center

Route 50 - Red Line • Student Union • Woodward • EPIC Building • Grigg Hall • PORTAL • CRI Deck 1 • Duke Hall • Grigg Hall • EPIC

Building • Woodward Hall • Student Union • Auxiliary Services • Hickory Hall • Student Health Center

• Hawthorn/ Greek Village • Lot 6A • Lot 5A • East Deck 2 • Fretwell Building • PaTS Building

Wearing the Greek coat of arms Greek Life has opportunities available for all students Eden Creamer Editor-in-Chief

Members of Sigma Tau Gamma and Sigma Kappa tailgate with Chancellor and Mrs. Dubois for Homecoming 2013. NT File Photo Becoming a member of a Greek organization on campus is something that each student will at some point consider. Some will have decided for sure that they plan to rush, others may be completely against it, and some havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decided yet. For those who have decided to rush, they may be wondering what next. No matter which organization a student is interested in joining, there is an opportunity to get involved.

PHA Recruitment

For UNC Charlotte sororities associated with the Panhellenic Association (PHA), Formal Recruitment occurs in the fall and allows potential members to decide which sorority to join and let the current members to get to know those new girls. To join one of these sororities and to participate in recruitment, online registration is required and available through the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life website. Potential members also must pay a $40 fee, and meet the specific requirements set individually by each organization and chapter. UNC Charlotte PHA sororities are: Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Zeta, Zeta

Tau Alpha, Kappa Delta, Sigma Kappa, Chi Omega and new for fall 2014, Alpha Chi Omega. Formal Recruitment will take place Labor Day Weekend. The events range from learning the history of the chapters to the actual bid night.

participate in formal recruitment. Groups in the Diversified Greek Council that participate in Membership Intake throughout the year are: Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Pi Alpha Phi Fraternity and Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity. Those interested in joining a DGC group must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and must meet the requirements set by the individual organization. Sororities and fraternities associated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) that do Member-

ship Intake throughout the academic year are: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. To join a NPHC organization, a student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and must meet the requirements set by the individual organization. UNC Charlotte also has two organizations in the Independent Council. These groups have unique membership recruitment processes. These groups are: Alpha Omega Epsilon Sorority and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

IFC Recruitment

The Interfraternity Council (IFC), like PHA, also has Formal Recruitment in the fall. To participate in this recruitment, potential members must register online and pay a registration fee. UNC Charlotte IFC fraternities are: Alpha Sigma Phi, Delta Chi, Zeta Beta Tau, Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Tau Gamma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Triangle, Phi Sigma Kappa, Phi Delta Theta and new this fall, Pi Kappa Phi. There is a mandatory open house event for students interested in joining an IFC fraternity on Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. in the Student Union multipurpose rooms.

Other Greek Organizations

Apart from PHA and IFC, other organizations have recruitment throughout the year and do not

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49 things every Whether you have one year or four left at UNC Charlotte, there are some things you just simply need to know. How many did you already know?

Rowe is shaped like a camera when viewed from an aerial perspective.

Group fitness classes are offered daily in the Student Activity Center aerobics studio.

The shade of green for the UNC Charlotte logo is PMS 349 green.

There are two libraries on campus: J. Murrey Atkins Library and the Storrs Architecture Library

The university was founded in 1946, not 1949.

There is a bike fixing station located behind the Student Union that has all the tools needed for a quick tune up.

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UNC Charlotte is the fastest growing university in the University of North Carolina system.

The Papa John’s on J.W. Clay Blvd. accepts Declining Balance as a form of payment.

There is an underground tunnel that connects the College of Education and the College of Health and Human Services. Faculty and staff only!

There is a hair salon in the Student Union.

The university offers over 90 Bachelor’s degree programs.

The Student Union Movie Theater plays movies free to students all weekend.

At UNC Charlotte, we have 16 varsity sports.

Green and white are the university’s official colors. Gold and black are frequently just used as accent colors.

Chancellor Dubois and his family live on campus in the Bissel House.

Jamie Franki, associate chair for the Art and Art History Department, also designed a 2008 Olympic medal and the U.S. bison nickel design.

The university was founded shortly after World War II to accommodate a need for veteran education.

The library offers laptops for 24-hour check-out. We have 26 intramural sports teams.

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The blue lights around campus will contact campus police when the button is pushed in case of emergency.

Near Rowe and Colvard, Hechenbleikner Lake was constructed in 1964 by Dr. Herbert Hechenbleikner and students in his class.

The university has had four chancellors, Dean Colvard (196678), E.K. Fretwell (197989), James Woodward (1989-2005) and Philip Dubois (2005-present). Campus police 23 can make arrests

throughout Charlotte.

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Our bell tower, the Belk Tower, was built and dedicated to William Henry Belk in 1970 and symbolizes our upward reach as a university.

The Belk Tower plays the fight song on the hour, every hour. There is a graveyard on campus by the baseball field.

Memorial Hall, the ROTC building, used to be the Student Health Center.

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The Belk Tower is surrounded by campus’ free speech area, frequented by preachers and activists.

The Belk Tower, is 147 feet tall - taller than N.C. State’s bell tower.

In 1968, two students, Alan Dean Craver and Robert L. Hyman were involved in a murder-suicide in front of the Cone University Center, pictured left.

There are three coffee shops on campus: Starbucks and two Peet’s locations.

The fourth and ninth floors of Atkins Library are off limits to students.

Atkins Library houses special collections on the 10th floor, containing rare books and manuscripts.

Cutting through Burson is a great campus shortcut.

Residence Halls are named after trees until someone pays to have the building renamed.

The university area has a rich history. In 1895, Green Acres, Home for the Aged and Infirm, was built where the university Carolinas Medical Center is today, and encompassed a 500acre area.

The university newspaper, the Niner Times, has gone through many name changes. University Times and UTimes are just a few.

Removed in 1963, a barn located where Colvard currently sits served as a makeshift student union for about two years. Not only do we have main campus, we have the Center City Building and the Foundation Building.

American Idol and North Carolina politics star Clay Aiken graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2003 with a degree in special education.

There is an interlibrary system to help you request items be transferred to Atkins Library.

There are three art galleries on main campus in the Student Union, Storrs and Rowe.

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waste” facility, meaning it ideally produces zero landfill waste.

There are over 350 student organizations.

When Bonnie Cone died in 2008, she was buried in the Botanical Gardens.

In 1947, the university actually had a football team. The Owls played at Memorial Stadium.

Third floor of the Student Union and the first floor of Cone are quiet, secret study spots.

The Student Health Center can take care of all your health needs, from check ups to STI testing.

Bumble bees and green inch worms infest campus every spring.

Know any other Niner fun facts? Tweet them to us @niner_times using #49things

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Cone Plaza Repairs

The outdoor plaza by the Cone University Center was decaying and heading toward structural failure. As the plaza was unsafe due to damage to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supporting structures, a full restoration of the area began, with construction launching January 2013. The new structure will consist of steel supports, concrete walls and new electrical and plumbing fixtures.

Building up the castle Construction over the summer boomed, as UNC Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Projects worked on various construction jobs. Eden Creamer Editor-in-Chief

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Colvard Renovation

The North side of Colvard is seeing remodeling. The interior of the 2000 level will be completely redone. The exterior will also have new windows and the Breezeway will be reroofed. The project began June 2014, and is expected to complete December 2014.

Holshouser Hall Renovation

The renovation of Holshouser Hall is part of a multi-phase project to renovate all of the high rises and bring them up to current building code requirements. This includes new interior design, electrical and mechanical systems, updated elevators, reroofing and window replacement and exterior rebricking, among other updates to the building. Construction on Holshouser began May 2014 and should finish June 2015.

Residence Hall Phase XIII

A new addition to campus housing, Residence Hall Phase XIII is being erected beside Hunt Hall. The building will be a 408 bed residence hall meant to house freshman in suite style rooms. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy Fall 2015, to help house students displayed for high rise restoration.

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Martin Hall

Opening Fall 2014, Martin Hall is the newest addition to Housing and Residence Life. The building is an all apartment style building with beds for 408 students. East Village Sector will include new residence halls, a new convocation center, updated dining facility, parking, relocation of greenhouses, recreation fields and updated infrastructure. Martin Hall was the first step in this new plan.

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South Village Crossing

South Village Crossing, which was originally expected to open Fall 2014, will now open closer to Fall Break or the end of the semester. The official date has not yet been determined. In a press release on the building, Keith Wassum, associate vice chancellor for Business Services, said, “Unfortunately, we’re behind schedule and it’s important that South Village Crossing not open until everything is completely ready.” The building will include a cafeteria style dining hall, “The Den” by Denny’s, lounge areas, a large multipurpose room and a takeout counter with market.

Belk Gym

Belk Gym closed May 2014 to begin renovations. All departments whose offices were located in the building were moved to other buildings on campus. Over the summer, access roads were set up, the interior of the building was cleared out and the exterior of the building saw removal of windows, doors and trees. Concrete and steel work was also started. The building is expected to reopen Fall 2015.

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Changes to University Career Center system give serfs and lords more options

The UCC launched Hire-A-Niner this summer, a new platform that replaces NinerJobNet

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The University Career Center (UCC) has a vast variety of helpful resources for students looking to make the transition from college to employment before and after graduation. From career advising and counseling to interviewing tips and tricks, services provided from the UCC will be a benefit to any motivated student. According to the mission statement of the UCC, they hope to “provide a comprehensive approach to career preparation and development with experiential learning as a key component resulting in an enhanced and engaged academic and life long career experiences for students.”

Hire-A-Niner

The new system, which will replace NinerJobNet, will provide students with a more user-friendly job search experience and provide resources that its predecessor did not. Brooke Brown, senior assistant director for publicity and outreach and the Education career advisor for the UCC, says Hire-A-Niner is a completely streamlined new resource that she believes students will enjoy using. “The process is a lot easier. Students will be able to get onto the system for the first time right away, be able to go ahead and search and apply for positions,” said Brown. “We’ve really removed some barriers to getting students access to jobs and internships, so I think students will like the way the new system looks, and the way that it looks, and also it’ll just be more of a streamlined process for them to access all of these great opportunities.” When using the system for the first time, students will log in using NinerNet credentials and will be automatically prompted to fill out profile information. From there, they will be able to

immediately begin utilizing the resources on the page. Previous with NinerJobNet, students were required to go through an orientation process and await approval before using the system. In addition to immediate access, Hire-A-Niner will have many new resources for students and alumni, including a resume builder built into the system. “There are about 10 or so different templates that students can use, so they can use all of them, or one of them. It automatically pulls some of their information from their profile in the system into that template. And of course they can type information,” said Brown. “Then that is downloaded directly into Word, or they can upload it to the system when they are ready to apply to positions. It’s a very handy feature that was not part of NinerJobNet that we’re very excited about.”

sorts of helpful career planning one-on-one sessions. These include mock interviews, resume critiques and individual career planning and advising. During a mock interview, students will sit down with their assigned career advisor and will be asked a series of common interview questions. Students can choose to either submit a job description for a job they would like the interview tailored toward, or they may just do a general interview for their field. At the end of the interview, the advisor will go through the responses the student provided to the questions and grade them on how well they performed during the interview. During a mock interview, it is recommended that the student arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and dress appropriately for a job

interview. Resume critiques allow students to show their resume to someone trained in career development. The content as well as the appearance of the resume may be critiqued in a constructive way. Individual planning and advising can help in particular students who are unsure what they want to do after graduation, or what major will put them in the direction that they wish to go. Advisors are trained to know the ins and outs of the current job market and are an excellent resource for students who are still on the fence. All of these services are free and available to any enrolled student at the university. Alumni services are also available through the UCC. You can learn more at http://career. uncc.edu/.

Other electronic resources

The UCC also offers many resources on their website for students to utilize in their job search. Through numerous online presentations, students can learn how to get the most out of a job fair, how to network, how to develop a positive self brand and more. Links to many of these resources can be found on the main UCC webpage, while advisors at the center would be happy to provide to students looking to utilize them. Through the Career Search and Preparation tab on the website, students are able to find effective interview tips, occupations by major, a quick link to NinerJobNet and tips for transitioning into the workplace after graduation.

In office resources

By calling the UCC and speaking with someone there, students are able to schedule all

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Maintaining good morals and chivalry Academic integrity helps guide student actions

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As a student at UNC Charlotte, it is extremely important to be aware of the policies in place regarding academic integrity and honesty. It is important to maintain an environment of honest work, as this allows growth of the academic community on campus. UNC Charlotte holds students to the highest standards of honesty and academic standards, as detailed in the University Policy 407, or the Code of Student Academic Integrity. All types of academic integrity violations are detailed in this policy. The Policy also details the way violations of academic integrity are dealt with. Academic integrity includes

students doing their own coursework. Should students plagiarize, or hire another individual to do their work for them, they are breaking rules of proper student conduct, and could be taken in front of the Dean of Students Office, where the next steps will be decided on a case-tocase basis. UNC Charlotte implements an honor code called The Noble Niner. This policy includes scholarship, integrity, respect, accountability, dignity, honor, compassion, character and nobility. The entirety of University Policy 407 can be found through the Office of Legal Affairsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; website.

The Noble Niner Scholarship: A Niner shall strive for academic excellence in and out of the classroom while maintaining academic honesty and ethical values.

Honor: A Niner shall appreciate students, faculty, administration, and staff as contributing members of the University community.

Integrity: A Niner shall act to uphold and improve oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self, the community, and the high standards of the institution.

Compassion: A Niner shall demonstrate genuine consideration and concern for the needs, feelings, ideas, and well-being of others.

Respect: A Niner shall welcome all aspects of individuality and self-worth while embracing the learning opportunities that diversity provides.

Character: A Niner shall exemplify all qualities and traits that promote fellowship and camaraderie among the student body, faculty, staff, and administration.

Accountability: A Niner shall hold others responsible for their actions while accepting responsibility for oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. Dignity: A Niner shall appreciate the intrinsic value of the institution and work to preserve the 49er environment.

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Nobility: A Niner shall exhibit the virtues and values listed above which befit all members of our Niner Nation.

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Just jousting With Belk Gym closed, students look to SAC for fitness opportunities Jared Green Staff writer

UNC Charlotte has two athletic facilities. Unfortunately for the 2014-15 academic year, Belk Gym, one of the two facilities, will be closed for renovation. When Belk reopens, however, it will be better than ever.

Belk Gym

The building, built in 1970, is the school’s original gym and, since then, has seen a fair share of sporting events, exercise and sportsman-like camaraderie. Construction will not affect activities or classes this semester as renovations have already begun. The building will be closed during the next academic school year as the construction is planned to take anywhere from 12 to 18 months. The building is reported to reopen in the fall of 2015. Students can expect to be surprised when the renovation is complete, as Belk Gym will see some much needed structural and cosmetic improvements. A new lobby, entrance plaza and building facade will resurrect the once state-of-the-art facility, bringing it into the modern era. New staircases will be efficient for traffic flow. “Architecturally, the best building features are the transparent open lobby and vestibule spaces both on the main and upper levels,” said Donia Schauble, the project manager for the building’s renovations. Schauble also mentioned how new lighting and finishes would liven up the visual appearance of the building. While closed, the floor in Belk Gym’s gymnasium will be resurfaced and new lines will be painted. The gymnasium, as well

as the rest of the building, will also have a new HVAC system to regulate the climate of the building. Unfortunately, the pool will be closed during renovations. This means several activities that take place in the pool area such as Venture’s kayak roll clinics will be displaced until renovations are complete. A new administrative office suite will be built for the Department of Recreational Services as well as the Department of Kinesiology. In addition, new classrooms, labs and a new lecture hall will be constructed The building will see a new 8,000 square foot fitness center which will include a free weight room and group fitness rooms. New programs offered by Recreational Services will include an expanded personal trainer staff and fitness assessment services. The Department of Recreational Services hopes that the new features of the building will expand and diversify students’ fitness options. “We hope to offer more types of classes as well as more time slots, to give students more opportunities to find a place for Group Fitness in their busy schedules,” said Hans Kaufmann, associate director for operations for the Department of Recreational Services. The rescheduling of events that take place in Belk Gym is still a bit of a challenge. “When you figure out what will happen to the activities and classes that take place in Belk Gym, do let the rest of us know,” added Student Activity Center (SAC) Director Nina Simmons. Some of the Kinesiology

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Department’s classes will be moved to the group fitness room in the SAC; others will be moved to various buildings around campus. The SAC will experience more crowding as many of the events that normally take place in Belk Gym will be moved into the SAC. “We are asking students to be patient. The SAC will be more crowded but things will be better when the renovations are complete,” said Kaufmann. To accommodate the crowding in the SAC, its business hours will be extended.

The SAC

The SAC is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and weekends from 12 to 11 p.m. Inside the SAC, there are plenty of facilities available for student workout use. The fitness center is a spacious area filled with plenty of equipment to help a student customize their workout, including elliptical machines, reclining and upright bikes, treadmills and rowing machines, plus a full area

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of weights and weight machines for building and toning. If there’s a specific area a student wants to work on and can’t do it alone, the SAC also offers group classes, free to anyone with a valid UNC Charlotte ID Card. The center offers over 45 classes, including various yoga and kickboxing classes. This is also a good way to get to know other students. The recreational areas feature four courts for various activities, including basketball, badminton and volleyball. Nets can be obtained from the center’s office anytime there is an open area. The facility also features an indoor climbing wall and running track. The indoor climbing wall features a variety of difficulty settings, from beginners steps to hanging spots for the more advanced. Hanging gear can be rented at the ticket office for an afternoon of fun. The indoor track is an eightmile track with three lanes. It is located on the upper levels of the Activity Center.

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