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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.
Columns, Opinions

Compulsory Military Requirements Fight Freedom – Not Protect It

Brianna Wilson Staff Writer National military service requirements consists of compulsory enlistment of people into the military where the individuals are given no choice in their enlistment. They are prevalent in countries all over the world. Sixty-one countries have some length of required military service for the male population. Some countries require it of the female population as well. Proponents of mandatory military service have … Continue reading Compulsory Military Requirements Fight Freedom – Not Protect It

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arts and entertainment, Reviews

Songs: Molina – A Memorial Electric Co. at the Motorco Music Hall

Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 21, a small tour comprised of members of the original Magnolia Electric Co. will be stopping by the Motorco Music Hall in Durham for a memorial concert. Performing from Jason Molina’s extensive musical catalogue, the tour coincides with the release of Molina’s authorized biography. Jason Molina was an American musician based out of Ohio, and he came into … Continue reading Songs: Molina – A Memorial Electric Co. at the Motorco Music Hall

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment

Artist, Todd Drake: Making Strides with Human Rights

Jessica Clifford Staff Writer “None of us are free if one of us is in chains,” is a statement with triple importance to UNCG alumni, Todd Drake. It stands for one of the most important pieces of information Drake has learned so far in his career, it refers to the essence of democracy, and one of his few lovely tattoo ideas for the near future. … Continue reading Artist, Todd Drake: Making Strides with Human Rights

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arts and entertainment, Reviews

The Weatherspoon’s 44th Art on Paper Exhibit

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer The Weatherspoon Art Museum’s “Art on Paper” exhibit, is back for the summer! The series has been around since 1965, thanks to support from the Dillard Paper Company (now xpedex). This year marks the 44th installment, and presents pieces by 25 artists from all over the country. The collection celebrates a traditional medium, and features pieces that bring paper to life … Continue reading The Weatherspoon’s 44th Art on Paper Exhibit

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arts and entertainment, Reviews

Five Best Records Of 2017 So Far

Sam Haw Staff Writer 1. Kendrick Lamar – “DAMN.” Kung Fu Kenny returned early this year with an abrasive, yet extremely catchy new record “DAMN.” While “To Pimp a Butterfly” drew on jazz, funk and spoken word influences, his new record is straight rap, mixing boom-bap and trap sounds to authenticate his status as king of his genre. Lyrically and musically, his new sound is … Continue reading Five Best Records Of 2017 So Far

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Columns, Opinions

Summer Days: The Pressure to be Active

Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Now that we are in the midst of the summer months, the days without classes or homework have given us the breaks we so duly deserve; however, we are not clear of expectations yet. In a society like ours that pressures its inhabitants in terms of physical beauty, the desire to remain active during the summer becomes our new “assignment.” We … Continue reading Summer Days: The Pressure to be Active

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A & E, Artist Weekly

The Orwells Raise Hell at Cat’s Cradle

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer On Tuesday night I found myself packed in a raucous sea of beer filled Orwells’ fans, all hell bent on getting as many stage dives in as possible before the show was over. The ringing has not left my right ear since. The Orwells authentic garage band sound attracts a rowdy crowd that brings the party to the concert, a testament … Continue reading The Orwells Raise Hell at Cat’s Cradle

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Features, Human Interest

Seven Ideas for a Great Second Date

Cason Ragland Staff Writer So you’ve had a first date and it’s gone well. You laughed, maybe even cried, but you got through it, and you got through it together. At this point in the relationship you don’t know if you just pity each other or if something really is happening between the two of you. The following list will provide some old fashioned inspiration … Continue reading Seven Ideas for a Great Second Date

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Community and Life, Features

Reflection on Memorial Day with Chris Kelly

Catie Byrne Features Editor In an interview with The Carolinian, Chris Kelly, American historian and writer of several works, spoke with me about the historical significance of Memorial Day. He has co-authored “America Invaded: A State by State Guide to Fighting on American Soil,” “America Invades: How America has Invaded or Been Militarily Involved With Nearly Every Country on Earth” and “Italy Invades: How Italians … Continue reading Reflection on Memorial Day with Chris Kelly

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