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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.
News

U.S. and Mexico Reach A Deal to Replace NAFTA, Leaving Canada Out of Trade Talks

Hannah Astin Staff Writer On Aug. 27, he Trump administration and Mexico reached a tentative preliminary deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, also known as NAFTA. President Trump has been critical of NAFTA, calling the deal a “disaster” for American workers that encouraged U.S. manufacturers to move to Mexico. However, others claim that NAFTA reduced most of the trade barriers between it’s … Continue reading U.S. and Mexico Reach A Deal to Replace NAFTA, Leaving Canada Out of Trade Talks

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arts and entertainment

‘Bumpin Uglies’ at the Cats Cradle

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Sunday, September 2nd, the dreams of 1994 were alive once again as Ska music rang out into the streets of Carrboro. It was here that Bumpin Uglies had taken the stage with that Reggae-punk sound, bringing a little bit of sunshine to the Tarheel State. The night started off with a bang, as Raleigh based ‘Sons of Paradise’ took the stage. … Continue reading ‘Bumpin Uglies’ at the Cats Cradle

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Opinions

Elon Musk and Mental Health

Bruce Case Staff Writer Elon Musk recently shared with the New York Times that he has been enduring 120 hour work weeks, adding “There were times when I didn’t leave the factory for three or four days — days when I didn’t go outside- this has really come at the expense of seeing my kids. And seeing friends.” 40 hours a week is considered full … Continue reading Elon Musk and Mental Health

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Sports

Previewing the UNCG Basketball Season with Kyrin Galloway

Monique Williams Staff Writer It is officially September. November is only two months away. That means college basketball action will be in full effect. What does that mean for fans and members of Spartan Nation? It means the world will see the new and improved UNCG men’s basketball team. The Carolinian spoke with one of the players, Kyrin Galloway, junior forward for the UNCG men’s … Continue reading Previewing the UNCG Basketball Season with Kyrin Galloway

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Features

A Look at Mending Masculinity

Quentin Merritt Staff Writer In light of the powerful stories that have been shared for Sexual Assault Awareness Week on campus, I sat down with UNCG students to better understand their feelings about the issue of sexual assault and the culture of masculinity. The conversations all seemed to have a common theme that shifted towards the role that men play in the creation of a … Continue reading A Look at Mending Masculinity

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Sports

Men’s Soccer: UNCG Loses Out to Davidson

Douglas Burns (@DougieJournalis) Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C –  UNCG Men’s Soccer played the Davidson College Wildcats on Saturday at UNCG Soccer Stadium, losing to a very lucky goal in the sudden death stage of the game. The match was due for a 7:00 p.m. start but was postponed until 8:30 p.m. due to a rather impressively long thunderstorm. This led to a fairly underwhelming attendance … Continue reading Men’s Soccer: UNCG Loses Out to Davidson

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Who’s Your Favorite Athlete, Ever?

Sports Staff The Carolinian It’s a simple question, but one that’s difficult to answer. Of all the athletes to ever compete, which one is your favorite? Andrew: Call me a bandwagoner, but my favorite athlete of all time is Stephen Curry. I first watched him at Davidson on that magical Elite 8 run in 2008. He wowed me with his shooting abilities and directional quickness. … Continue reading Who’s Your Favorite Athlete, Ever?

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Features

A Memoir of Living and Dying

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer On Tuesday, Aug. 28, the Greensboro Public Library held a book reading in honor of the late Nina Riggs, an American author and poet, who passed away last year from breast cancer. The event was co-sponsored by Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. The late Nina Riggs’ widower, John Duberstein, shared his thoughts and shed some light on “The Bright Hour,” … Continue reading A Memoir of Living and Dying

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arts and entertainment

“The Organization Infiltration”: BlacKkKlansman Review

Keia Harris Arts and Entertainment Editor Spike Lee released his latest dark comedy, “BlacKkKlansman” in theatres on August 10th, 2018, earning 26.4 million dollars in the box office. Based on true events, BlacKkKlansman does a spectacular job at telling the story of Ron Stallworth (played by John David Washington, son of Denzel), with dramatic additions to the story. In 1978, Ron, the first African American … Continue reading “The Organization Infiltration”: BlacKkKlansman Review

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Features

Rent College Pads: Making Housing Easier

Lauren Summers Features Editor For many students, a huge part of the college experience is based around where they live. The perfect housing can make all the difference- but the hunt to find it can be quite daunting. Today, Rent College Pads, a site that launched in 2013 based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a service that seeks to ease that struggle. The app helps … Continue reading Rent College Pads: Making Housing Easier

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