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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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UNCG Police: Notice of Found Items

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION, DONATION OR AUCTION OF ARTICLES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE UNC-GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA Notice is hereby given that the UNC Greensboro Police Department, City of Greensboro, North Carolina, have in their possession Bicycles, Desktop Computers, Jewelry, Drivers Licenses, BB Guns and Books, wallets, clothing, cell phones, electronics, US Currency and firearms through seizure, confiscation or Found Property. … Continue reading UNCG Police: Notice of Found Items

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Editorials, Opinions

Vaccinate Your Children

Annie Walker Opinions Editor Few objects in public health have done so much for society as the vaccine. One of the most important innovations of recent medical history, these inexpensive can be credited with saving an estimated two to three million lives – annually, according to the World Health Organization. With this technology so easily available, it is important not to take their benefits for … Continue reading Vaccinate Your Children

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Columns, Opinions

The Absurdity of the Klan in North Karolina

Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer At UNCG we enjoy a perspective that is lost on many in this state. A college campus provides sanctuary that isn’t always apparent from the inside looking out. But even that sanctuary can be challenged, as we saw by the demonstrations in Charlottesville, and more specifically the University of VIirginia. Unfortunately, eternal vigilance is still the price of liberty, and the … Continue reading The Absurdity of the Klan in North Karolina

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Blogs, Columns, Features, Opinions

Satirist’s Corner – The Truth About Study Abroad

Cason Ragland Staff Writer So you think you’re gonna study abroad, huh? You really think you’re better than everyone? Well, let me tell you from experience that you are justified in thinking such a way. I’m sorry for my accusatory tone at the beginning, it was only to weed out the cowards. Anyway, now that you’ve decided to take on the brave and arduous journey … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – The Truth About Study Abroad

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Columns, Opinions

Elon Musk is a Businessman, Not a Scientist

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer Elon Musk has become a sort of Willy Wonka figure for technology, being CEO of multiple major tech companies like Tesla and SpaceX. People seem to be mystified by every announcement he makes about space travel, artificial intelligence and electric cars. The media portrays him as a savior of mankind that will perform scientific miracles to launch us into a utopian … Continue reading Elon Musk is a Businessman, Not a Scientist

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Columns, Opinions

Nancy Hell-no-si

Krysten Heberly Staff Writer It is evident that the people of America are in search of a change from the kinds of politics that we have been seeing for decades now. Phrases like “political revolution” have become standard when discussing the ideal government, and our deviation from electoral norms became evident with the popularity of both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders during the 2017 election. … Continue reading Nancy Hell-no-si

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Columns, Opinions

Don’t Believe the Glitter of the ‘80s

Andrew Oliver Staff Writer The 1980s are back. With the advent and popularity of television shows like “Stranger Things,” planned remakes of ‘80s films like “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and a massive revival of new ‘80s-style music (Synthwave and Retrowave as they’re often called), it seems like the decadent decade is taking over once again. Is this just a fun style or fad, or … Continue reading Don’t Believe the Glitter of the ‘80s

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Industry News, Sports

Why do people wear sports apparel?

Antre Stephenson Staff Writer There’s always some type of allure to wearing your favorite team on your chest. I personally like to wear sports apparel because, it represents my liking for that specific team. For instance, I am a New York Jets fan therefore I have a Jets’ toboggan, shirt and hoodie as well. I wear it to support that specific team that I like. … Continue reading Why do people wear sports apparel?

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Industry News, Sports

CTE: Aaron Hernandez Puts a Face on the Issue

Andrew James Staff Writer It didn’t seem possible for the Aaron Hernandez saga to become any more tragic, nor for the NFL’s disastrous concussion problem to be magnified any more, but this past week proved that the downward spiral is only continuing. The researchers at Boston University, who have been responsible for the majority of the last decade’s most important chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) research, … Continue reading CTE: Aaron Hernandez Puts a Face on the Issue

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