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Drink Early, Jail Early DRAFT

David Garbo Jr. Professor Eltantawy 4/10/17 Convergent Journalism Drink Early, Jail Early High Point University (HPU) in High Point, NC has been experiencing a dramatic increase in fake identification cases with the local police. In the last six months there have been XXX arrests made involving fake identification with students of HPU. Students feel it’s unfair to take the situation so seriously and weren't afraid to voice their opinions.  “It is against the law so I understand why they do what they do, but I feel the punishment is a little excessive,” said Daniel Stewart, a sophomore at HPU. “I think it’s kind of crazy how you're old enough to defend your own country three years before you can have a drink legally.” Stewart also stated that “I don’t think it’s something you should get arrested or go to jail for.” High Point Police Department stated that  In 2017 there have been XXX arrests made involving under age drinking and fake ident...
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Food Truck Future

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JAMESTOWN —  In the world of food and dining, food trucks are The Next Big Thing. Is it The Next Big Thing in higher education? Guilford Technical Community College hopes so. Students Learn to Cook This fall, the community college will offer a new culinary arts program in  mobile catering and food truck management . The college says it’s the only one-year program of its kind in North Carolina and one of just a few like it in the nation. “It addresses a need,” said Albert Schmid, director of the GTCC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program. “There are a lot of food trucks — a lot of really good food trucks. … It’s a big thing now and I think it’s a viable business option for students.” An Entrance Into Food and Beverage The 42-credit program will take about a year and almost $3,200, plus books and knives, to complete. Graduates will earn a diploma. GTCC hopes to enroll up to 16 students next fall. Like GTCC’s traditional culinary track, students ...
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