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

What we can learn from Kentucky and Ohio

Adam Griffin   Staff Writer Off-year elections tend to receive little media coverage and their results are often marked by minimal attention. Much was the same last Tuesday; however, there were several important races and elections that will have an impact on the future political landscape of the nation as well as the elections in 2016. Generally speaking, it was considered a victory for conservatism … Continue reading What we can learn from Kentucky and Ohio

Horoscopes

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 You keep asking for explanations to questions you don’t want the answers too. Don’t do this to yourself. You’re only hurting yourself. Taurus April 20 -May 20 Turn the lights off and lock your door. Silence your phone and go to sleep. They aren’t thinking of you and they aren’t coming back. I’m sorry. Gemini … Continue reading Horoscopes

Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Feathers falling at Clover Field Matthew Johnson     Sports Editor The sky is deeper then I sincerely imagined, Unloaded with its white wisps and blue arena. Oh you uncharted branches, With your thrashing in the breezy expanse– I am already distrustful of this hemisphere’s whirlwind, And the blazing swirl of the lowering ring above. If I stay in your distant horizon and deep shade … Continue reading Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

Upcoming Athletic Events

Wed Nov 11: Belay Clinic at SRC Climbing Wall from 5-7pm. November 5 and 12: Belay Clinic from 4-6pm Fri Nov 13: Women’s Basketball vs Pfeiffer at Fleming Gym at 7pm Sat Nov 14: Men’s Basketball vs Greensboro College at Fleming Gym at 5pm Sat Nov 14: Bass Fishing Club Tournament #4 at Belews Lake, North Carolina from 5:30am-5pm Sat Nov 14: Women’s Lacross Club … Continue reading Upcoming Athletic Events

2015-16 UNCG Men’s Basketball preview

Matthew Johnson     Sports Editor Similar to the women’s squad, the Men’s Basketball team will be playing their first game of the season against crosstown university, Greensboro College. Taking place this Saturday at Fleming Gym, the men’s game starts at 5pm. But, unlike the Women’s team, Wes Miller’s squad will be facing the Pride in a regular season game, not just an exhibition. However, … Continue reading 2015-16 UNCG Men’s Basketball preview

Awards for MLB players for 2015 season

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer The Major League Baseball season has come to end, and now it is time to hand out yearly awards. There were some dominating performances this year, as well as some huge under achievers which deserve recognition for their strong play. However, there were also many underachievers in 2015. And there was none bigger than the Washington Nationals, the most disappointing team … Continue reading Awards for MLB players for 2015 season

Women’s Basketball recap

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer Last Thursday, November the UNCG Women’s Basketball team played their first game on the season. In a preseason exhibition game against NCAA Division III opponent and crosstown school, Greensboro College, Wendy Palmer’s squad was on all cylinders. The Blue and Gold won the contest with a final score of 94 to 38. The win was the largest margin of victory … Continue reading Women’s Basketball recap

Assistant Dean in University Libraries elected to NCLA leadership

Spencer Schenier      News Editor The assistant dean for Administrative Services at UNC-Greensboro’s University Libraries, Michael Crumpton, was elected vice president and president-elect of the North Carolina Library Association this past week, according to UNCG Campus Weekly. Crumpton explained the importance of libraries to UNCG Campus Weekly, saying, “The libraries of North Carolina are also instrumental in the development and economic well-being of our … Continue reading Assistant Dean in University Libraries elected to NCLA leadership