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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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Onwards: A Tale of Mental Illness, Skill, Luck, and Success

By Jackson Buckheit CW: suicide This article is the third part of a three-part series of student narratives. These narratives are part of Professor Crystal Thompson’s English 101 class project, in which students were asked to explain how they came to be a student at UNCG. For all of the stories, visit the project’s webpage. Since I can remember I’ve been obsessed with technology to … Continue reading Onwards: A Tale of Mental Illness, Skill, Luck, and Success

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UNCG School of Theatre’s Winnie the Pooh 

Adapted from A.A Milne’s original stories by Janet Allard “A play that puts a smile on everyone’s face” Erin Yandell Staff Writer Winnie the Pooh has charmed the hearts of generations of children, establishing it as a timeless classic. Simple and benevolent stories with memorable characters have become a staple in American culture. As an avid Winnie the Pooh fan since birth, I was delighted … Continue reading UNCG School of Theatre’s Winnie the Pooh 

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Art Through the Ages: The Retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice

Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer/Social Media Manager Since the first painter picked up their brush, art has had a close relationship with its audience. It’s often influenced by the current fads and culturally significant innovations of the period. As history has progressed, so too has the style and medium of art, ranging from abstract paintings to written songs to AI-generated poems. Though, even as our styles … Continue reading Art Through the Ages: The Retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice

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THE KELCE BOWL

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor Know your role and shut your mouth, you jabroni! Super Bowl LXII will see the first matchup in NFL history between brothers. Jason Kelce, who plays center for the Philadelphia Eagles, will square off against his brother Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. The postseason upsets were few and far between, resulting in each number one seed … Continue reading THE KELCE BOWL

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 The “Eat the Rich” Narrative: A Distraction

Zavia Pittman Staff Writer Recently, almost every streaming service is being bombarded with movies and series depicting the “Eat the Rich” narrative, where wealthy and out-of-touch individuals get their comeuppance (or at the very least are depicted in a horrible light). This storyline is not necessarily new, but there is much more demand for it as the wealth gap grows wider. We are in a … Continue reading  The “Eat the Rich” Narrative: A Distraction

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Who is Kamala Harris and Where Has She Been?

(Part 2 of a 2-Part Article) The vice-president was elected on January 20, 2021, alongside President Joe Biden. However, we have not seen much of her since. Veronica Glover Staff Writer Kamala Harris won the votes—and hearts— of many Americans with her passion and charisma throughout her campaign with the Democratic Party. She was placed on a very high pedestal and became the Golden Girl … Continue reading Who is Kamala Harris and Where Has She Been?

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This Week at UNCG

Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Black History Month: An Evening With Andrew Young Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m. in the Elliott University Center (EUC) Auditorium From the UNC Greensboro Events Calendar: UNC Greensboro is pleased to host a dialogue between Chancellor Gilliam and the distinguished Reverend Andrew Young—civil rights leader, former Mayor of Atlanta and former Ambassador to the United Nations—as part of the inaugural … Continue reading This Week at UNCG

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How The Past Turned Into The Present

By Zamien Williams This article is the second part of a three-part series, which are all part of an English 101 project, in which students were asked to explain how they came to be a student at UNCG. For all of the stories, visit the project’s webpage. Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. Looking back at that school, it bred me for greatness after graduation. … Continue reading How The Past Turned Into The Present

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Country Star Blake Shelton Partners to Save Music

Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment Blake Shelton has announced a partnership with Propeller and Save the Music for his “Back to Honkey Tonk Tour.” Mr. Shelton will visit Greensboro on his tour at the Greensboro Coliseum on Feb. 23.  Save the Music is a nonprofit organization that aims to help students, schools and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music. … Continue reading Country Star Blake Shelton Partners to Save Music

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Kubrick: Appreciating Brilliance 

Elizabeth “Eth” Hyman  Staff Writer Stanley Kubrick. If you don’t know the name, you are automatically behind. He is one of the greatest directors of the 20th century, with films that transcend horror into drama, and drama into horror, then takes whatever the hell that is, and then, like a genius, adds notes of comedy. No subject is too dangerous. Sex, death, crime, war, evil, … Continue reading Kubrick: Appreciating Brilliance 

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