McKay’s: A Secondhand Store of Everything Nostalgic

Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Nostalgia typically comes in the form of media, and McKay’s on Battleground Avenue sells just that at reduced prices. McKay’s is part of a network of stores, including three in Tennessee and two in North Carolina. Every store runs the same way, in which selling, and trading items keep a flow of constantly changing inventory. “There’s always something new … Continue reading McKay’s: A Secondhand Store of Everything Nostalgic

The New House Bill Broken Down

Ian Hammock Staff Writer A new North Carolina House Bill was released to the public and has a significant impact on the North Carolina school system and the NC Board of Elections. A section-by-section breakdown of the bill is essential to understanding its effects on the North Carolina populace. The first of nine sections deals with the appropriations of funding to schools in districts that … Continue reading The New House Bill Broken Down

UNCG Baseball Kicks Off Season with Three Game Series Against Appalachian State

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer The defending SoCon champion UNCG Spartans opened their 2018 campaign over the weekend with a three game series against Appalachian State. The Spartans won the first two games and dropped the third to bring their overall record to 2-1. It was an up-and-down series for UNCG, which dominated the first two games with a seemingly endless offensive output before falling to … Continue reading UNCG Baseball Kicks Off Season with Three Game Series Against Appalachian State

CommUNITY Dialogue Series talks being Black and Biracial

Brandi Arledge Staff Writer On Friday afternoon the Office of Intercultural Engagement held a CommUNITY dialogue to discuss the experiences of black biracial individuals in the event titled, “Black and Biracial.” Aysia Evans, an OIE graduate assistant, opened the discussion and introduced the four UNCG graduate and undergraduate student panelists, Caleb Cuthbertson, Katya Davis, Joaquin Flowers and Jordan Ormond Foster. While all four panelists identify … Continue reading CommUNITY Dialogue Series talks being Black and Biracial

HKonJ Moral March

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer On Feb. 10, dark skies and off and on rain created a stark contrast to the bright rainbow of signs being held by exuberant marchers. The signs range from handmade poster boards with more heart than sophistication behind them to professionally designed graphics on vinyl banners. Like the signs, the crowd of marchers reflects a diverse collection of backgrounds, beliefs and … Continue reading HKonJ Moral March

Black History Month: Misty Copeland, The Prodigy of American Ballet

Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer Published in Print February 21, 2018. Correction: The Carolinian misreported Misty Copeland as the primary principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland is one of several principal dancers. The following article has been updated accordingly. Every day of the year should be celebrated when it comes to African American accomplishments. February, being Black History Month, is just one time of the year … Continue reading Black History Month: Misty Copeland, The Prodigy of American Ballet

UNCG emergency alerts get revamped

Madison Hoffmann News Editor Following the incident of a false report of a stabbing on campus, UNCG Police are determined to reshape the criteria of emergency messages in order to provide clearer reports to students and staff. On Feb. 8, a UNCG alert was send out that reported an “assault on [a] female in the Graham building.” Following the vague message, a follow up alert … Continue reading UNCG emergency alerts get revamped

North Carolina Sports Beat

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In 2001, former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth was sentenced to 18-24 years in prison for conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams. Adams had refused to have an abortion at Carruth’s request. On Nov. 19, 1999, Cherica was seven months pregnant and driving in a separate vehicle with Carruth when she was shot … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat