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Graduation Time at UNC Greensboro
Nia Robinson News Writer Photo credit: UNCG UNC Greensboro is now in the last full month of the spring semester. Students have made it past midterms and spring break and are approaching the end of full-semester courses. We can finally say, “It’s graduation time!” Now is the time of the year when graduating UNCG students can say, “I did it!” Students will walk across the … Continue reading Graduation Time at UNC Greensboro
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NASCAR Enters the Piedmont Area
Brandon Vestri Sports Writer Photo credit: Sara D. Davis/Getty Images for NASCAR Over the past few years, NASCAR has made efforts to embrace the sport’s early days. Proof of the efforts to preserve and restore the early days of grassroots stock car racing is found right here in North Carolina. The NASCAR Cup Series, the organization’s highest level of competition, returned to North Wilkesboro Speedway … Continue reading NASCAR Enters the Piedmont Area
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The Appropriation and Reappropriation of DEI as a Slur
Myo Thiha Opinions Editor Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Photo credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images On March 26, 2024, at 1:28 a.m., a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, causing the bridge to collapse. The calamity was caught on video, and the initial focus around the incident remained on saving as many people as possible and discovering the cause of the … Continue reading The Appropriation and Reappropriation of DEI as a Slur
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New SCHOTT Pharma Facility Coming to Wilson County
Sophia Sousa News Writer Rendering of planned SCHOTT Pharma manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina. Photo credit: Business Wire On March 18, Governor Roy Cooper announced that SCHOTT Pharma will build a facility in North Carolina. SCHOTT Pharma is an industrialized drug and delivery system for the pharmaceutical industry guaranteeing medicines are safe and accessible to people around the world. SCHOTT produces more than 25,000 … Continue reading New SCHOTT Pharma Facility Coming to Wilson County
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The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy
Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: Wikipedia.org O. Henry was a prolific writer known for his short stories such as “The Gift of Magi” and “The Duplicity of Hargraves.” O. Henry was born William Sidney Porter in Greensboro on September 11, 1862. After his mother died when he was three, Porter, with his father and brother, moved into his father’s family home, where his … Continue reading The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy
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Local Music Spotlight: An Interview with Royal Jelly
Brian Hornfeldt Social Media Manager When it comes to local music in Greensboro, my mind immediately goes to Royal Jelly. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to the band perform on several occasions, both live and during rehearsals, and they know how to entertain through their spirited performances and funky tunes. Photo credit: Brian Hornfeldt I first heard Royal Jelly perform live at the Oden … Continue reading Local Music Spotlight: An Interview with Royal Jelly
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Royally Irresponsible: Critiquing the House of Windsor
Liz Hyman Staff Writer With all the changes we have faced these days, the royal family has somehow remained mainstream. Though they are an essential part of British culture, it may be time for the Windsor Dynasty to step aside and gracefully bow out of history. As a simple American, removed from any impact the royal family may have, I can still acknowledge the unity … Continue reading Royally Irresponsible: Critiquing the House of Windsor
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Greensboro’s Growth and Development Trends Report
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Photo credit: GSO2040 On February 6, 2024, the Greensboro City Planning Department published its Growth and Development Trends Report. Planning Director Sue Schwartz began the report with brief remarks, contextualizing the February 2024 trends in relation to Greensboro’s former reputation. She wrote, “I don’t know how the unflattering moniker “Greens-boring” started back in the early 2000s…Now it is 2024 and … Continue reading Greensboro’s Growth and Development Trends Report
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Booktok: Have Books Always Been a Trend?
Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: Getty Images/Glamour Social media has lately been enthralled by the aesthetic of books. Perhaps most notable is the BookTok subcommunity on TikTok, where influencers and writers give out their reading recommendations through color coded bookshelves and share photos with books as fashion accessories. According to an article in Today, book sales have increased the last couple years, where … Continue reading Booktok: Have Books Always Been a Trend?
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The 96th Academy Awards: Everything You Missed
Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer Photo credit: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented this year’s Oscars ceremony on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The night was full of surprises and many heart-wrenching and insightful moments. The network moved the ceremony to 7 p.m. EDT from its usual 8 p.m. The 2024 Oscars reached its highest … Continue reading The 96th Academy Awards: Everything You Missed
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UNCG Softball Prepares for Home Doubleheader
Carolinian Staff Photo credit: Denise Archetto/UNCG Athletics The UNCG Softball team is preparing to take on the Radford University Highlanders in a home doubleheader tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the UNCG Softball Stadium, the first of eight between now and the end of April. The Spartans are coming off a home loss to Appalachian State after a strong performance in the UNCG … Continue reading UNCG Softball Prepares for Home Doubleheader
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The Carolina Theatre: A Monument to Greensboro’s History
Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer My connection with the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro is deeply personal. I worked there during my teens and early 20s, and I was completely enamored by the theatre’s beautiful architecture and awed by its rich history. I’m a lifelong resident of Greensboro, and I have fond memories of Christmas performances with the Piedmont Jazz Orchestra, my first date (we … Continue reading The Carolina Theatre: A Monument to Greensboro’s History
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Arthur the King Movie Review
Maggie Collins Arts and Entertainment Editor Photo credit: Carlos Rodriguez/Lionsgate I do not always walk out of a movie theater with my heart fuller than when I went in. However, Arthur the King is a movie that made me do just that while sparking every emotion. Movies about dogs pull the audience’s heartstrings, and despite knowing this, they always draw us in. If you fell … Continue reading Arthur the King Movie Review
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E-Sports Arena Announces New VR Feature: Fully Funded Department Simulator
Aidan Van Nynatten News Writer Photo credit: UNCG Esports This past weekend, the Esports Arena in the William E. Moran Commons issued perhaps its most exciting announcement since opening: the VR section will now be preloaded with a new game titled Fully Funded Department Simulator. The breakthrough game results from a collaboration between computer programming student interns from UNCG and industry professionals. Playtesters from the … Continue reading E-Sports Arena Announces New VR Feature: Fully Funded Department Simulator
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Chinese New Year 2024: Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Imani Tailly News Writer A traditional Chinese New Year gift of coins wrapped with red string. Photo credit: ChineseNewYear.net Chinese New Year is a memorable holiday that people celebrate in China and many other places worldwide. The 2024 holiday took place from Feb. 10 to 17. Many Chinese-Americans celebrate the holiday here in the U.S. Dr. Meiqing Sun, the head of the Chinese department at … Continue reading Chinese New Year 2024: Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
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The Oscars: A Recognition of Filmmaking or Campaigning?
Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: People.com The 2024 Academy Awards again held its annual awards show spectacle this past Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, featuring Jimmy Kimmel as host for the fourth time. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Oscars saw an uptick in viewership in 2023, growing from 16.675 million in 2022 to 18.755 million viewers in … Continue reading The Oscars: A Recognition of Filmmaking or Campaigning?
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Organic Plant and Artist Pop-Up
Maggie Collins Arts and Entertainment Editor Photo credit: Dylan Auman The prolonged isolation we experienced during the heights of COVID-19 caused many people to take up various hobbies in an attempt to pass the time. Searching for a sense of joy and purpose in a time that lacked both, many people took up knitting, TikTok dances, baking, songwriting, and gardening. For Dylan Auman, the pandemic … Continue reading Organic Plant and Artist Pop-Up
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UNCG Men’s Basketball Hot Streak Ends
Brandon Vestri Photo credit: Denise Archetto/UNCG Athletics The UNCG Spartans Men’s Basketball Team continued their hot streak of three consecutive wins on Wednesday night, facing off against the Western Carolina Catamounts at the Greensboro Coliseum. With both teams at 19-9 on the season, it was a massive win for the Spartans, especially as college basketball is heating up for March Madness. During the first half, … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball Hot Streak Ends
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Enough Live-Action Remakes: Defending Animation as an Artform
Myo Thiha Opinions Editor The new Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. Photo credit: Netflix Netflix’s live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender was released recently to an underwhelming reception from both critics and audiences. This adaptation is not the first live-action version of the beloved Nickelodeon series; famed thriller director M. Night Shyamalan … Continue reading Enough Live-Action Remakes: Defending Animation as an Artform
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North Carolina Medicaid Expansion
Sophia Sousa News Writer Photo credit: X @NC_Governor On Dec. 1, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) would launch a Medicaid Expansion. This expansion has been in the works for a few years, with numerous leaders expressing concerns about the costs. State senate leader Phil Berger, who initially opposed the expansion, announced his approval in … Continue reading North Carolina Medicaid Expansion
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The Tortured Poets Department
Maggie Collins Arts and Entertainment Editor Taylor Swift shows off some new lyrics. Photo credit: Instagram @taylorswift/@bethgarrabrant When Taylor Swift accepted her 13th Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights, she announced that she would release her next album, The Tortured Poets Department, on April 19. This album was a secret she’d been keeping for two years. Swifties felt mixed emotions since no one … Continue reading The Tortured Poets Department
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There’s No Gatekeeping Beyoncé
Myo Thiha Opinions Editor Beyoncé in a cowboy hat. Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images/The Recording Academy Beyoncé recently surprised fans with a Super Bowl commercial announcing that she was releasing two songs, “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages.” What caught many people off-guard was that they were both country songs rather than her typical sound. True fans may not have been as surprised since she … Continue reading There’s No Gatekeeping Beyoncé
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North Carolina Primary Election Early Voting
Nia Robinson News Writer Photo credit: UNCG Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement It’s 2024, which means it’s a presidential election year. People everywhere are taking steps to participate and be heard in government. While presidential elections occur every four years, state and local elections take place nearly every year. In primary elections, voters help political parties decide who will be their candidates in November’s … Continue reading North Carolina Primary Election Early Voting
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The Barn Dinner Theatre: Greensboro Landmark and the Last of its Kind
By Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: The Barn Dinner Theatre My parents’ love story began right here in Greensboro. They met while performing in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Barn Dinner Theatre, which is still a destination for all theatre lovers. Since both my parents were actors, the theatre absorbed me into its world and quickly became a second home. … Continue reading The Barn Dinner Theatre: Greensboro Landmark and the Last of its Kind
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Women in Hip-Hop: Got Beef?
Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer Nicki Minaj performing in 2017. Photo by Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017/Getty Images for dcp The 2023 celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Hip Hop highlighted the genre’s history and cultural importance. Feuds between artists are part of that legacy, and this year, we see tension brewing between the acclaimed female artists who are reigning over the once male-dominated genre. Unfortunately, we have yet to … Continue reading Women in Hip-Hop: Got Beef?
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UNCG Track Teams Running Strong
Carolinian Staff Image courtesy of Denise Archetto/UNCG Athletics The UNCG track teams visited Liberty University last weekend for the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational. The two-day indoor meet brought more personal bests for UNCG runners, including one win and several top-ten finishes. First-year team member Samuel Barnard ran a personal best of 1:55.60 in the 800-meter open, his personal best time and one good enough to … Continue reading UNCG Track Teams Running Strong
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Tackling Race Relations: Revisiting The Blind Side 15 Years Later
Myo Thiha Opinions Editor Image courtesy of People In the aftermath of this year’s Super Bowl, tackling how the NFL portrays race helps us understand the ethos of marketing football. The NFL sells football as a force that brings people together and breaks down the barriers that separate us as individuals. A common trope is that everyone is equal on the football field, race doesn’t … Continue reading Tackling Race Relations: Revisiting The Blind Side 15 Years Later
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UNC Greensboro Community Reacts to Program Cuts
Sophia Sousa News Writer Image courtesy of UNCG On Feb. 1, UNC Greensboro Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr., announced his decisions on which programs he would cut following initial recommendations from Provost Dr. Debbie Storrs. You can find the list of programs here. UNC Greensboro will discontinue 20 programs despite ongoing pushback from both faculty and staff. All indications are that students registered in the … Continue reading UNC Greensboro Community Reacts to Program Cuts
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It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope
Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Image courtesy of Caitlin Wolper, Medium.com The stereotypical movie makeover montage was enthralling to me growing up. I remember watching Miss Congeniality with my mom, with Sandra Bullock’s Gracie walking out of her makeover as “Mustang Sally” played over her transformation. Clueless featured Cher and Dion giving Tai, the new girl in school, a full-fledged girly look. These scenes aren’t … Continue reading It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope
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A Week of Weatherspoon
Anabel Rattray Artwork images from Weatherspoon Art Museum database; self-portraits courtesy of author Fashion exists at the crossroads of art and life. The self-expression inherent to making art becomes even more potent, obvious, and chic through fashion. Think of almost everyone you have met: your friends, family, classmates. Then think of the clothes they wear. Are they similar to yours? Are they different? You can … Continue reading A Week of Weatherspoon
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Congratulating E. Jean Carroll: A Rallying Cry
Elizabeth Hyman Staff Writer Image courtesy Reuters/Brendan Mcdermid Last Friday, one woman did the impossible. She held her attacker, the ex-president, accountable for a grave assault on her mind, body, and soul that has plagued her since 1996. A jury of her peers awarded E. Jean Carroll, the plaintiff in a rape case against former president Donald Trump, $83.3 million as they held Trump liable … Continue reading Congratulating E. Jean Carroll: A Rallying Cry
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UNC Greensboro Chancellor Announces APR Decisions Amid Continued Controversy
Aidan Van Nynatten News Writer Image courtesy UNCG The UNCG Academic Program Review (APR), now close to a year and a half in the making, has been at the center of campus activities and discussion since the UNC Greensboro Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the Bunsis Report about the university’s budget pushed it to the forefront during the Fall 2023 … Continue reading UNC Greensboro Chancellor Announces APR Decisions Amid Continued Controversy
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From Your Valentine: A Retelling of the Romantic Holiday
Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Image courtesy of Fototeca Gilardi/Getty Images Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Flowers and heart-shaped boxes filled with delicious chocolates have been hitting grocery store shelves for weeks. Dinner reservations have been placed for the relationship-driven holiday. As I get ready for my own Valentine’s Day, I wondered about the holiday’s true history. Is there actually more to it … Continue reading From Your Valentine: A Retelling of the Romantic Holiday
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What Really Is Peak TV?
Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano. Image courtesy HBO The Golden Age of Television, the period from roughly 1948 to 1959, has been recognized as one of the most important TV eras in the U.S. The early period featured many live broadcasts, including the anthology drama Kraft Television Theatre, which ran from 1947 to 1958. Another anthology drama, Playhouse 90, … Continue reading What Really Is Peak TV?
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January UNCG Sports Roundup
Carolinian Staff UNCG sports have been busy since our last article before the winter break, so here are a few highlights of what’s happened since our previous issue. Continue reading January UNCG Sports Roundup
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Library Renovation Project to Commence in Spring 2025
Aidan Van Nynatten News Writer The UNCG Library and the McIver statue on a summer day. Photo credit: UNCG Whether you have a favorite quiet study spot or a preferred room for group meetings, or you just like to browse the shelves for a good read, the upcoming renovations to Jackson Library will affect all students. The project is scheduled to commence in the Spring … Continue reading Library Renovation Project to Commence in Spring 2025
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Why is Bad News Good News?
By Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Image credit: zharate1/depositphotos.com Why are we, as Americans, addicted to media coverage of violence and corruption? We can’t turn on the news or scroll through X without stumbling upon a horrific event. These stories are often stressful, so why do we continue to watch them? Why is bad news considered good news in terms of popularity? Many journalists mention … Continue reading Why is Bad News Good News?
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Movie Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Spoilers Ahead)
Maggie Collins Arts and Entertainment Editor Photo credit: Amazon.com The Hunger Games series dominated the movie industry as I was growing up, but I never had the desire to watch the movies and join in the fandom. I saw bits and pieces of the movies on TV, but I never watched one all the way through in one sitting. My refusal to watch them possibly … Continue reading Movie Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Spoilers Ahead)
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The New Zinester’s Guide to Zine Making
Brian Hornfeldt Arts and Entertainment Writer, Social Media Manager Image credit: The Obscenely Loud If you’ve never heard the term “zinester,” you may be wondering what exactly it is. It certainly isn’t a common word, but chances are you’ve probably encountered zines before! First, what is a zine? It’s short for fanzine, which is a small run of an independently published work. Zines can … Continue reading The New Zinester’s Guide to Zine Making
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Ode to Dr. King: Reflecting on MLK Day in 2024
Elizabeth Hyman, Staff Writer Image credit: AFP via Getty Images As we sit here in a new year, an election year, we are more divided than ever. We face a world that knows not the horror it brings to its youth. MLK Day was just over a week ago, but now, more than ever, we need to be reminded of his message. Dr. Martin Luther … Continue reading Ode to Dr. King: Reflecting on MLK Day in 2024
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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
Yawa Eklou Image credit: WCCB Charlotte We’ve all heard, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But have you ever experienced it? The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture enchants all visitors with its exhibitions. The Gantt Center honors the contributions of African Americans to our society while also functioning as an impressive resource for dance, film, education, community outreach, and harmony. … Continue reading The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
Carolinian Readers,
We at The Carolinian hope everyone had a restful break. We did not want our staff writing and editing over the holiday, so we are not publishing a full issue this week. As you are undoubtedly aware, the semester is almost over, so our next regular issue will be after we return from winter break. We thank you for reading the publication this semester, and … Continue reading Carolinian Readers,
Going Down Memoir Lane With Britney and Jada
Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer With a handful of new releases filled with juicy secrets and charismatic insights, 2023 appears to be the year of celebrity memoirs. Some noteworthy releases include Prince Harry’s controversial Spare, Pamela Anderson’s heart-wrenching Love, Pamela, and the remarkable Pageboy by Elliot Page. With so many advancements in technology and social trends, celebrities have been far more accessible compared to previous … Continue reading Going Down Memoir Lane With Britney and Jada
Why Should You Try Yoga?
Bayliss Williams I got into yoga a few years ago and enjoy it, and I encourage other people to try it out for themselves. Many people think of it as just a form of exercise, and some people will brush it off or not fully invest themselves when others try to get them to start. I understand that mindset, but if you give it a … Continue reading Why Should You Try Yoga?
Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The end of the Fall 2023 semester is coming soon to UNC Greensboro. The university is open, and classes take place on Tuesday, Nov. 21, but Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Classes resume after break on Monday, Nov. 27, but Wednesday, Nov. 29, is the last day of classes. Thursday, Nov. 30, is Reading Day, and exams will … Continue reading Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG
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