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During the next 10 years, students will see more graduate programs developing, many of which will only require an additional year or two of work. “We thought it would be a better value to help the students get an excellent undergraduate education and a master’s degree in a streamlined fashion,” Provost Steven House said. Instead of shortening the bachelor’s programs to only three years, Elon wanted to provide students with a fuller experience without the hassle of leaving and coming back to graduate school years later. House said. The Elon Commitment calls for an increase in not only graduate programs, but also specifically in 4+1 and 4+2 programs. “Candidates could come to Elon and potentially stay at Elon for an additional year or two and leave for the professional world with new skills, some enhanced marketability and a chance to leave with two degrees,” said Art Fadde, the associate dean of admissions and director of graduate admissions. Depending on the field, graduate school can either be required for a job or can provide a competitive edge, said David Copeland, communications professor for the graduate program for Interactive Media. In addition to providing an See EXPERIENCE I PAGE 2 Physician's Assistant - A possible 28-iTKinth long program that will train students for primary health care positions under physicians and involves class work as well as clinical rotations. ■Media - Currently,, a year-long program that allows students to focus on-woTkTtig with new ioleraetivejn^ia programs and efficient methods for using them. Master of Education - Currently, a 26-month program that provides the opportunity to focus on elementary, special or gifted education. It is primarily a summer program and could possibly t3e condensed in the future. Master of Business Administration - Cun-ently, a three-year program that can be condensed into two years. It provides advanced study and experience in the corporate world and could possibly be reorganized for a sfiorter time frame in the future. SARAH BTTX COSTEU.O | Qi^Xtlcs Editor New restrictions at Sandy’s Google fiber optics brings possibility of revitalized Greensboro, Triad area Samantha King News Editor In lieu of recent events at Sandy’s Subs, the Town of Elon Police Department gave manager Greg Saldanna an ultimatum — tighten it or lose it. After the March 5 incident involving a fight and an arrest of an Elon University student. Town of Elon Police Chief LaVell Lovette, Saldanna and the Alcohol Law Enforcement division met to talk about strategies to improve security and the possibility of Sandy’s losing its license to sell alcohol. “If (Saldanna) does not come to compliance, his license could be revoked,” Lovette said. “Right now there are a lot of alcohol violations and selling underage and intoxicated persons. Even though they check IDs at the door, it is still their responsibility to enforce alcohol laws once patrons are inside." Some of the changes Lovette suggested to Saldanna were to put up “NO LOITERING/TRASSPASSING” signs around the parking lot and removing the wristbands for bar privileges. Saldana has done both. “We are only going to use X’s to mark those who are underage now,” Saldanna said. “We will be IDing at the door and again at the bar.” Saldanna also just hired three student bouncers, two of which are former football players, along with a student DJ. “Jose will no longer be playing the music,” Saldanna said. “I also wanted to hire an off-duty police officer, but there was a conHlct of interest, I think.” Before, Saldanna had one security guard inside at the entrance to the building, but it was not enough to stop instances from happening in the parking lot, Saldanna said. Sandy’s will no longer allow already intoxicated patrons into the bar. “I’m here to make money,” Saldanna said. “If they are already drunk, they will not buy anything.” Lovette said her department will work closely with ALE to ensure Sandy’s follows the law and new regulations she recommends. Lovette’s force will See SANDY’S | PAGE 2 Jack Dodson News Editor Internet in the Triad could be faster than ever if Google sees fit after the city of Greensboro submits an application to the company for its fiber optics service on March 26. On Feb. 10, Google put out a request for information on the Internet, offering communities around the country the opportunity to participate in an experiment with fiber optics and “ultra high-speed” Internet connections, according to the company’s Web site. The company will pick one or more communities to work with. The plan hopes to bring one gigabit- per-second service to anywhere between 50,000 and 500,000 people in an area. The company hasn’t released an actual price for the service but says it’s a competitive one. “For me, the idea of getting fiber — and that’s the technology of the 21st century and we’re still living in the 20th — 10 years into the 21st, that’s very appealing to me,” said Jay Ovittore, the administrator of the Google for Greensboro Facebook page and activist for local Internet issues. Ovittore said he’s currently unemployed in order to work on raising awareness for the application. It’s a 24-hour job, he said. Denise Turner, the assistant city manager for public information for the city of Greensboro, is taking on the project of trying to get Google fiber optics in Greensboro. If Google picks Greensboro, she said, the effect on the Burlington and Elon areas could be felt In the economy. “I think the carry-over potential is the actual delivery of service, as well as the job potential,” Turner said. Citizens in Greensboro, along with the city government, have launched a full-out initiative for the service, putting together events and holding meetings to discuss how to get Google to accept the application. An event at the Greensboro Public Library last Thursday saw a turnout of 13 people who came to discuss their ideas on how to get Google in the Triad. Steven Bucclni, a high school student who came to the meeting, told the other people in attendance to use See GOOGLE I PAGE 5
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