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Since 1919, The Carolinian has functioned as a weekly newspaper that distributes each Wednesday during the traditional academic year. The all-student content reflects the diversity of the 20,000+ students of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. You can find us all over the UNCG campus and off campus in select locations on Tate and Spring Garden Street in Greensboro, NC. The Carolinian is a teaching newspaper that is organized and produced by students of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It is our objective to teach young writers journalistic skills, while emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in campus media.
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Exploring Black History By Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry

Meagan BessStaff Writer Sometimes, the best way to express hopes, dreams and tragedy is through poetry. The Office of Intercultural Engagement and UNCG’s poetry group, Articulate, collaborated and presented “Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry” on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Ferguson Auditorium. What is the significance behind the name for this occasion? Creator of Articulate Honora Ankong shared that, “The event last night was created as … Continue reading Exploring Black History By Celebrating Freedom Through Poetry

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Interested in Studying Abroad?

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Are you interested in studying abroad? UNCG offers a variety of study abroad programs for many different majors throughout spring, fall and occasionally summer semesters. Study abroad offers a more hands-on experience compared to what a student learns in a single classroom. Study abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in another country’s culture, customs, traditions and language. According to http://www.nafsa.org, … Continue reading Interested in Studying Abroad?

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NC Sports Beat

Brayden StampsStaff Writer The Charlotte Hornets finished with a 1-1 record over the week to maintain the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference as well as first place in the Southeastern Division. After defeating the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, the Hornets were forced to play a back to back against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday where they fell short. The 117-115 … Continue reading NC Sports Beat

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Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL in Collusion Case

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer On Feb. 15, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid ended their collusion grievance against the NFL. For several months, Kaepernick and Reid had ongoing dialogue with representatives of the NFL in the fallout of controversy surrounding the players’ decision to kneel for the pregame national anthem. “The parties have decided to resolve the pending grievances. The resolution of this matter is subject to … Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL in Collusion Case

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Column: College Sports From An Outside Perspective

Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – As possibly the only foreign perspective in The Carolinian’s Sports section, it still confuses me as to why university sports are so popular and so relevant to everyday life in the U.S. When I first moved to the States and met my current girlfriend five years ago, I was told I was now an N.C. State fan. I … Continue reading Column: College Sports From An Outside Perspective

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UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Survive Western Carolina, Defeat ETSU On Senior Day

Andrew Salmon and Brayden StampsSports Editor and Staff Writer Three days after a Francis Alonso overtime three sealed the game against Western Carolina, it was sophomore Isaiah Miller who played hero on Senior Day against East Tennessee State. The Catamounts (7-23, 4-13 in SoCon) have had a rough season, but marched into the Coliseum with a chip on their shoulders. They played scrappy, physical basketball … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Survive Western Carolina, Defeat ETSU On Senior Day

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MLB Offseason: Machado Gets Signed, Harper Still Searching

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer The month of February has been a crazy one for Major League Baseball. One superstar, Manny Machado, got signed. Another, Bryce Harper, is still waiting on his mega-deal. However, these were not the only moves that went down. There were two other signings that will surely impact the MLB in a big way. The first of these new deals came with starting … Continue reading MLB Offseason: Machado Gets Signed, Harper Still Searching

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Should Zion Williamson Sit Out the Remaining Season?

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer This past week, the most prolific rivalry in college basketball took place once again. The end result: the Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Duke Blue Devils 88-72. Being fans of the game, this was one of the most anticipated Tobacco Road matchups in recent memory, but it proved to be a letdown from the start. Less than a minute into the game, … Continue reading Should Zion Williamson Sit Out the Remaining Season?

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President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Southern Border

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over conditions at the southern border between the United States and Mexico. The purpose of this national emergency was to be able to begin the process of moving money from various government agencies, and to fund the agencies that would be tasked with building the border wall that Trump promised to build … Continue reading President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Southern Border

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Federal Judge Imposes Gag Order On Roger Stone Case

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer A gag order has recently been put on the case of Roger Stone, a former political consultant to President Donald Trump. The order was placed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson so that lawyers and other authorities can not talk about the case in ways that may, “pose a substantial likelihood of material prejudice.” Jackson stated in the order that she has the … Continue reading Federal Judge Imposes Gag Order On Roger Stone Case

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