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Corner comments Page 5 The Volume X, Number 4 Proudly serving the CINCA community since 1982 February 19, 1987 'it '^ - > ■' ^ V.V. " % Staff Photo—Ken Hardy Non-traditional students enhance (INCA classes By Joan Schnyder Staff Writer Walk into any classroom around campxis, and it becomes evident that UNCA does not have the traditional student population. Qlder studfflte malre up "iMti^percentage of the number of -vmdMgraduates here. With the age of traditional stu dents ranging from ages 18 to 24, UNCA with an average age of 24.5 is above the highest limit of the traditional student category. The impact of the non-traditional student is a great asset to UNCA. The mixture of traditional and non- traditional students in the classroom and in the university community gives UNCA a very special color and flair, said Dr. Ann Weber, associate professor of psychology. The non-traditionai student knows what he or she wants, and has the patience to accomplish these goals, said Weber. "I think the returning student is smart enough to know there are no short cuts. The non-traditional stu dent is realistic, and often realizes nothing could be more professional than a liberal arts education," she said. "I find frequently my best stu- Please see STUDENTS page 12 New tax reform laws cause many changes By Julia Coward Staff Writer Recent changes in federal tax laws will force some UNCA students to file federal income tax forms for the first time next year, said Carolyn McElrath, director of financial aid at UNCA. The Tax Reform Act of 1986, whicy went into effect Jan. 1, 1987, affe^ scholarships (awards which do/not depend on the student pro viding services to the school) and stipends (payments to students for services they provide to the school). According to a memo from the UNC system’s general administration office in Chapel Hill, the most im portant change involves scholarships. Grants, such as Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportun- Please see REFORM page 12 Winter or Spring? Recent days have produced a mixed bag of weather in the area. Last week temperatures rose into the 60s (left), but win ter retumed Monday with snow and ice (right). Staff Photo—Tracy Moore
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