The Never-Ending Problems of North Carolina

  Antonio Rivera Staff Writer During the last couple of months North Carolina has come to the attention of the entire country because of political drama and controversial policy proposals. HB-2 and its “cancellation”, the recent attempt to ban same-sex marriage and events of racism all seem to be creating the dark cloud that rains over North Carolina. But one of the things you probably … Continue reading The Never-Ending Problems of North Carolina

Adventures Between Star-Hunting: How My Plans Were Forgotten

Sarah Swindell     Opinions Editor  Everything in college seems to go by in the blink of an eye. I try my best to not just stare at my feet as I move through the weeks, but still the final year of my college experience is over. I actually spent a lot of time trying to memorize the constellations in the sky, looking for Orion, … Continue reading Adventures Between Star-Hunting: How My Plans Were Forgotten

HB 142: The New HB2

Jack Payton    Staff Writer Following the passing of an NC legislature bill that prohibits cities and counties across the state from passing non-discrimination laws, a multitude of government-funded bans against travel to North Carolina have been passed nationwide.   The bill, HB142, repealed some of the clauses of HB2 which required individuals in federal buildings to only use the bathroom of their birth gender, … Continue reading HB 142: The New HB2

F8 Overview

Tarlon Khoubyari    Staff Writer Every year from April 18 to April 19 in San Jose, California, Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, holds the technology conference, F8. The official landing page for the event describes F8 as the place, “Where developers and businesses come together to explore the future of technology.” F8 attracts millions of developers, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts, who are eager to see the … Continue reading F8 Overview

Unpacking Kendrick Lamar’s “DAMN.”

Jared Lawrence    Staff Writer   On his newest album, “DAMN.,” Kendrick Lamar did not have to stray very far from the blueprint of his other works to reach acclaim. He does what many labels tell artists not to do on concept albums, and that is to have constantly shifting talking points. In just under fifty-five minutes, he wages war with a right-wing news network, … Continue reading Unpacking Kendrick Lamar’s “DAMN.”

A New Tool for Registering for Classes

Tarlon Khoubyari     Web Content Manager   Coursicle is an online platform that makes registering for classes so much simpler. The user can browse for classes, get notified whenever there is a seat that became available in a course, and so much more. We had the opportunity of sitting down and interviewing their founders Tara Aida and Joe Puccio.   Who are the brains … Continue reading A New Tool for Registering for Classes

Driving in the G-Whip with Chancellor Gilliam

Tarlon Khoubyari    Web Content Manager   As Universities and educational institutions in today’s world, tolerance cannot be obtained without appreciating and welcoming the different branches of diversity and culture. Greensboro and UNCG has been reputably known for the vibrant culture that’s created through the various backgrounds of its students and citizens. The Carolinian had the chance to speak with Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam on … Continue reading Driving in the G-Whip with Chancellor Gilliam

First Woman To Receive Football Scholarship

  Aldrin Ubaldo     Staff Writer  ARIZONA- On April 12th, Becca Longo became the first woman to sign a letter of intent to play college football at a Division II or higher school. During her signing ceremony, her football coach told the audience in attendance that in the past, women have been documented to play football for college teams, except that Longo was offered … Continue reading First Woman To Receive Football Scholarship

Lab Rat

  Lab Rat Poem by Jasmine Kessler Jasmine Keesler is a biotechnology Junior at UNCG. She enjoys expressing the turmoil in which complexity of complexion plays a role not only within the African-American community but also within the realm of the society we live in. In her poem, Lab Rat, she express her take on this issue primarily through photography but also through poetry. She … Continue reading Lab Rat

Jupiter Optimus Maximus Exhibit

Jamal Sykes    Staff Writer The Elberson Fine Arts Center at Salem College, located in Winston Salem, has held its place on on campus since 1964 and has grown as a gallery and cultural center over the years. The Elberson Fine Arts Center features work from both prominent and local artists at any given time, and always aims to not only enrich the student’s understanding … Continue reading Jupiter Optimus Maximus Exhibit