Month: February 2023

arts and entertainment, featured

Cyanosis: “What happens when my skin turns blue?”

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment  William Paul Thomas is the artist of the wonderful art exhibit you might have seen as you passed the Gatewood Gallery at UNCG this month. Each wall featured portraits of individuals who while strangers to most, were people with whom Thomas had created a connection.  As I walked through the exhibit admiring each portrait, it was obvious that I … Continue reading Cyanosis: “What happens when my skin turns blue?”

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Features

Spartan Spotlight: James Knight

Erin Yandell Staff Writer As students, we often don’t think about our UNC Greensboro workers and the work they do to keep the school running smoothly. Some workers go above and beyond their jobs to foster a supportive environment and encourage students in various ways.  During my time at UNC Greensboro, I’ve noticed the hard work of these employees, which speaks volumes about our university … Continue reading Spartan Spotlight: James Knight

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, News

Potential Background Check Legislation Repeal in North Carolina

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor According to a press release issued by Everytown for Gun Safety, “On Tuesday, February 14, [2023], Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers [testified] against HB 50, […] legislation that would repeal North Carolina’s law requiring background checks on handgun sales by removing the purchase permit requirement. The permitting system requires a person to obtain a background check before … Continue reading Potential Background Check Legislation Repeal in North Carolina

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Opinions

My Beautiful Belly 

 Elizabeth Hyman Staff Writer  At 203 pounds, I’m pretty damn good lookin’.  Not “for” 203 pounds, I mean at 203 pounds. Whatever you do, don’t pity me.  As I write this I realized I don’t want to be perceived as “fat,” because I’m not, and, if I was, why the hell does it matter? Fatphobia can happen, but I don’t think “phobia” is a good … Continue reading My Beautiful Belly 

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Opinions

 In This Economy!??: Are Unpaid Internships Unethical?

Zavia Pittman  Staff Writer  I am currently sending my resume to anyone who will take it in hopes of getting an internship for my major. The process has been stressful (like most things dealing with college), and I’m hoping that one of these days I just don’t have to worry about it anymore.  For now, as my search continues, I’ve noticed a running trend with … Continue reading  In This Economy!??: Are Unpaid Internships Unethical?

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Sports

Are All-Star Festivities Doomed to Fail?

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor  This past week the Utah Jazz hosted the 2022-2023 All-Star Game along with an assortment of other mini-games and challenges. Being named an All-Star or a Pro Bowler is an incredible accolade, which shows that the hard work a player has put in is getting the attention it deserves and shines the spotlight on their spectacular season. The problem that the … Continue reading Are All-Star Festivities Doomed to Fail?

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Sports

Super Bowl LVII – I’ll Hold You When It Matters Most

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor On March 20, 2022, Juju Smith-Schuster signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to 10.75 million dollars. Two months later, on May 18, James Bradberry signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles worth 7.5 million dollars. Smith-Schuster’s career has over recent years revolved around TikTok controversies and injuries. After trading Tyreek Hill away, Kansas City’s wide … Continue reading Super Bowl LVII – I’ll Hold You When It Matters Most

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Opinions

Calling All Doulas: Black Women and Childbirth

I reached out to a childhood friend of mine to discuss the significance of becoming a doula during a time when women of color are struggling to survive childbirth. Veronica Glover Staff Writer  According to recent studies, African American women and WOC pose an alarming risk of death after childbirth, regardless of their socioeconomic status. With a combination of birth, death and hospitalization records, demographic … Continue reading Calling All Doulas: Black Women and Childbirth

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Opinions

Normalizing the Gap Year

Zavia Pittman Staff Writer High school feels like a distant memory the deeper you find yourself in college. For me, it feels like there was no time between being a senior in high school and being a senior in college. It was like I blinked and found myself knee-deep in financial aid, stress and assignments. When I think about high school now (outside of the … Continue reading Normalizing the Gap Year

Unknown's avatarcarolinianweb1 Comment
featured, News

The State of Educational Attainment in North Carolina

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, North Carolina government, education, business and nonprofit leaders convened for The State of Educational Attainment in North Carolina, hosted by myFutureNC. According to a press release issued on Feb. 6, “Based on the most recent census data, North Carolina remains 444,000 individuals short of reaching the 2030 goal, and already 31,000 skilled workers behind where … Continue reading The State of Educational Attainment in North Carolina

Unknown's avatarcarolinianweb1 Comment