Mayor Vaughan Awarded, Traffic Stops Scrutinized

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Last Tuesday, the Greensboro City Council held a meeting where Mayor Nancy Vaughan was given an award, and the council discussed Greensboro City Police traffic stops. This was the first meeting since the City Council election in which all the incumbents were re-elected, two of which ran unopposed. “It’s great to be re-elected and have the vote of confidence by … Continue reading Mayor Vaughan Awarded, Traffic Stops Scrutinized

Wave of protests hit campus: UNCG students stand up and speak out

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Monday at noon, students gathered on the EUC lawn to rally for solidarity with Mizzou. The demonstration included the organizer Dhruv Pathak, students, members of the Faculty Senate, Provost Dana Dunn and Chancellor Frank Gilliam as well as several junior administrators. The rally attendees spoke about what happened at the University of Missouri where the students protested against, what they … Continue reading Wave of protests hit campus: UNCG students stand up and speak out

Farewell Column: Wake Up, Mr. Johnson

Matthew Johnson        Sports Editor After three months of family, friends and professors asking me if I was prepared to leave college for the real world, I routinely uttered a “yes” with an aimless pondering reminiscent of “The Graduate.” With all the complexities and convoluted nature of college, I am exhausted. I am an exhausted 21-year old who wants a break. In regards … Continue reading Farewell Column: Wake Up, Mr. Johnson

Robert Shetterly: An artist with an eye for truth

Shannon Neu     A&E Editor In a nation plagued by corrupt politicians and media bias, it can be challenging for American citizens to know who to trust. Infuriated by the lies and propaganda Americans are frequently exposed to, artist Robert Shetterly devoted his life to telling the truth by creating and presenting portraits of courageous individuals from different points of American history who have … Continue reading Robert Shetterly: An artist with an eye for truth

Dear Congress: Please pass the Mental Health Bill

Ailey O’Toole    Staff Writer “Mental illness does not discriminate based on age, class or ethnicity. It affects all segments of society. More than 11 million Americans have severe schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression yet millions are going without treatment as families struggle to find care for loved ones.” That is the opening statement of the “Helping Families In Mental Health Crisis Act” (HFIMFCA), … Continue reading Dear Congress: Please pass the Mental Health Bill

Understanding ADHD

Alison McKane     Staff Writer What is ADHD? It is not merely characterized as difficulty focusing in a boring class or continuous procrastination on a paper. It’s not that simple. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, known by its acronym as ADHD, has no simple definition. According to the DSM-5 (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), ADHD is defined as, “A persistent pattern of … Continue reading Understanding ADHD

Floors 6 through 9 spell quiet time

Molly Ashline  Staff Writer  The ninth floor of the Jackson Library at UNCG is by far my favorite in the whole building. Not only can you get a bird’s eye view of the fountain at the caf and the surrounding foliage, but the sunlight glows pleasantly through the windows throughout the day, and at night, darkness blacks out the rest of the world to create … Continue reading Floors 6 through 9 spell quiet time

Spartans take DC

Catie Byrne Features Editor On Oct. 10, 96 UNCG students and three chaperones made the 24-hour trip to Washington D.C.’s National Mall to attend the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March. Representatives from UNCG’s clubs and organizations spoke with The Carolinian about their experiences attending and organizing the march. Joshua Leeper, junior and representative of UNCG’s Black Business Student Association described the atmosphere of … Continue reading Spartans take DC

Student Forum Opened for Strategic Plan

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Students discussed their thoughts on the new strategic plan with Chancellor Frank Gilliam, Jr. and Provost Dana Dunn during a forum held last Monday night from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “The best joke is one you don’t have to tell the punchline to, and that is what the meta-narrative should be,” Chancellor Gilliam said. Unlike the faculty forum, which … Continue reading Student Forum Opened for Strategic Plan