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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.
Features

Alter your Reality with Humans vs. Vampires

Rufus Simmons Staff Writer When strolling down the streets on UNCG’s campus, people are bound to see any number of things. Some of these sightings may be buildings, food trucks or perhaps a group of people with orange bandanas and nerf “blasters,” having the time of their lives playing the campus-wide game, known as Humans versus Zombies. According to Humansvszombies.org, “Humans vs. Zombies is a … Continue reading Alter your Reality with Humans vs. Vampires

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An Autistic Perspective on Autism Awareness

Catie Byrne Staff Writer   April 2 marked World Autism Awareness Day and throughout the month the topic of raising awareness for the developmental disability remains relevant to activists and autistic people. While many activists and organizations for autism are highlighted during this month, autistic people often feel left out the conversation. Dan Smith, however, wants to change that. “I am autistic and I hate … Continue reading An Autistic Perspective on Autism Awareness

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Local Startup U Floss Seeks to Revolutionize Dental Care

Jamal Sykes Staff Writer At the turn of the century, technology and culture began to progress at a rapid-fire pace in the United States. For the majority of the first two decades, smart technology and social media have dominated the zeitgeist due to their easy to use nature and the revolutionary ways they allow us to communicate. While technology has evolved in this way, one … Continue reading Local Startup U Floss Seeks to Revolutionize Dental Care

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Assemblages Anti-Oppression Works: Yathrip Abdelgadir

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer In today’s world,  societies are multi-dimensional and understanding the dynamics of power is critical. The Assemblages Anti-Oppression Works at UNCG focused on providing a new lens for viewing this multi-dimensional world from an understanding perspective. From presentations ranging from citizenship to the LGBTQ+ community to human rights, the workshops covered it all, giving in-depth analyses and open discussions. One of the … Continue reading Assemblages Anti-Oppression Works: Yathrip Abdelgadir

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Q+ Presents Queer Film Series: “Growing Up Trans”

Lauren Summers Staff Writer This Wednesday, Q+, UNCG’s Queer Graduate Student Association, hosted a movie night in the Phillips Room of the Elliott University Center. The movie shown was a part of a queer film series titled “Growing Up Trans,” that came out in 2015. The thought-provoking film documents the stories of different children and preteens as they navigate through their lives as transgender people. … Continue reading Q+ Presents Queer Film Series: “Growing Up Trans”

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arts and entertainment, Reviews, Uncategorized

S. Carey Brings Atmospheric Folk to Cat’s Cradle Backroom

Sam Haw Staff Writer It is d*mn near impossible to transition from a backing member of a popular band to a solo career without facing constant comparison. For instance, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz were unable to escape the banner of Talking Heads when forming Tom Tom Club. Dave Grohl can try all he wants, but he is always going to be remembered as the … Continue reading S. Carey Brings Atmospheric Folk to Cat’s Cradle Backroom

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Editorials, Opinions

Essential Oils Are Not the Cure

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Alternative medicines have long taken the forefront of culture and remedies. From turmeric powder to herbal supplements, supermarket shelves have been stocked with cures and remedies that seem to be the only escape from the conniving hands of big pharma. Yet, with such an emphasis on the alternative side of medicine, it can be easy to get swept up in the … Continue reading Essential Oils Are Not the Cure

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The Issues of an All White House

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor On March 25, Donald Trump posed with the new staff of summer interns at the White House. Almost immediately, social media users began to point out the nearly all white cast of future representatives depicted, and rightly so. The photo characterizes not only the white leanings of the Trump administration, but of the Republican party as a whole. According to a … Continue reading The Issues of an All White House

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Columns, Opinions

Why History Months are Still Important

Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer The act of dedicating an entire month to the commemoration of a group is a thoughtful action in and of itself. Yet, has our culture turned it into a meaningless gesture to promote a liberal image? I believe it has done the opposite. I think it is important to celebrate a community’s accomplishments even if there is a long way to … Continue reading Why History Months are Still Important

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The War on Marijuana and Selective Enforcement

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Currently, the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. As of 2017, there were approximately 2.2 million adults in state and federal prisons. That translates to 1 in 110 adults. U.S. prisons are home to over 20 percent of the world’s prison population. Along with an immense number of current prisoners, the U.S. also has some of the … Continue reading The War on Marijuana and Selective Enforcement

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