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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.

• Black Churches Burned in Connected Louisiana Arsons

  By carolinianweb on April 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer Louisiana law enforcement is investigating the conditions under which three historically Black Louisiana churches were burned down in late March and early April. In the days since the churches have burned down, the state’s law enforcement has… Read More ›

• Who Watches the Watchmen?: Police Killings and Need for Government Oversight

  By carolinianweb on April 17, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Quashon AventStaff Writer On Sept. 8, 2018, Marcus Deon Smith was arrested after exhibiting erratic behavior in traffic. While in the back of the police car, Marcus began screaming and hitting the windows of the vehicle. Officers opened the door,… Read More ›

• Lack of Attention Leads to Medical Issues at Border

  By carolinianweb on April 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Marisa SloanStaff Writer In February, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border in order to reroute federal funds towards the construction of a wall as a means of deterring illegal immigration. However, the government is failing… Read More ›

• Album Review: Yellow Ranger – Awkwafina

  By carolinianweb on April 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  William MyrlStaff Writer Nora Lum, born June 2, 1998, and more commonly known by her stage name Awkwafina, is my favorite rapper. In my heart, she is the heir to Shakespeare and Saturday Morning cartoons. As an accomplished actress, you… Read More ›

• Return of the King: Tiger Wins The Masters

  By carolinianweb on April 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Chelsea McBayStaff Writer After a nearly decade-long drought, Tiger Woods is king of the golfing world once again, winning his fifth Masters and 15th major on Sunday. His Masters victory comes 22 years after his first green jacket (and first… Read More ›

• Pierre Jarawan’s ‘The Storyteller

  By carolinianweb on April 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Megan PociaskStaff Writer At 7 p.m. on April 11, Pierre Jarawan presented passages from his latest fictional novel, “The Storyteller,” at Scuppernong Books in downtown Greensboro. To a room made up of mostly students, Brian Lampkin, owner of Scuppernong, excitedly… Read More ›

• ‘Game of Thrones’’: Winter is Finally Here

  By carolinianweb on April 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor The final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” is here. After a restless and anxious two year wait where fans binge watched the entire series over again, the show has finally returned for its final season. On… Read More ›