Jessica Matthis & Catie Byrne Staff Writer Features Editor Derek Plumb, entrepreneur and founder of Sweet Spot Hammock Hangers, aims to create a better atmosphere on campus for student health with unconventional means. Plumb has spent the past year enthusiastically developing a product that he describes as, “A multi-faceted solution to everyday things that most college students deal with.” Plumb wishes for … Continue reading Hammocks, health & student success
Spencer Schneier News Editor He played with his glass and contemplated the right words for his answer. “I haven’t had a chance to go to several that I’d like to. So, it’s sort of hard to answer that,” he said. After an interviewer mentioned a few restaurants by name, he agreed that Hops was a good restaurant he’d eaten at in Greensboro. Chancellor-Elect … Continue reading New Chancellor: New Rules
Mark Parent Opinions Editor This past Friday, two of my colleagues and I were granted the privilege of interviewing UNCG’s new chancellor, Dr. Frank Gilliam. And, I must say, I was very impressed by him. I found Chancellor-Elect Gilliam to be insightful, kind and a good listener; of course, those skills should come as no surprise given the rigorous chancellor selection process administered by … Continue reading Take a “Chancellor” on me
Shannon Neu A&E Editor Members of UNCG’s theater department gave a stellar performance of “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” Friday. A story about how two people with seemingly contrasting personalities discover that they are kindred spirits, “Frankie and Johnny and the Clair de Lune” inspired audience members to consider what it means truly to connect with another human. After a one-night rendezvous, … Continue reading Falling in Love with Frankie and Johnny
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor The athletic program at UNC-Greensboro was placed on a two-year probation by the NCAA’s Division I Committee on Infractions panel Thursday afternoon. UNCG, after determining violations within their own athletic program, had reported to the NCAA of their own infractions and offered self-imposed penalties, which the NCAA accepted. The NCAA– the governing body of Division I, II, and III collegiate … Continue reading UNC-Greensboro’s Athletic Department hit with 2-year probation from NCAA
By Quinn Hunter, Layout Editor Until the age of eight I had absolutely no idea that I was black. While this may sound abnormal and strange, the truth is that I had no idea I was a different race. I grew up in a solid middle-class household with two parents and an older brother. Before I knew my race, I did not feel the weight … Continue reading Lessons all little black spots have to learn
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor As annual as the unofficial start of the summer movie season beginning after Memorial Day, the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament, known as the College World Series, beginning May 29, will be calling the very best of collegiate baseball to its auburn diamonds and cornfields in Omaha. Seemingly a Nebraska trademark, the boys of summer will be vying for amateur … Continue reading Early exit in SoCon displays problems of UNCG baseball
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer With a Wednesday-afternoon loss to third-seeded Mercer and a Thursday-evening defeat to fifth- seeded Western Carolina in the Southern Conference (SoCon) Tournament, the softball season came to an early and abrupt conclusion last week. Though UNC-Greensboro’s team did not match last year’s impressive win total with 31, the team finished the season with a 25-22 record, making it their third … Continue reading Softball season ends in disappointment, but there’s hope!
Note from The Carolinian: Below is a letter Spoma Jovanovic, UNCG Faculty Senate chair, sent Thursday to UNCG executives, as well as UNC system President Tom Ross. This letter is in response to an interview The Carolinian recently published with Chancellor Linda Brady. President Ross responded to the letter Thursday in a email, saying, “I, too, hope UNCG can move forward in a spirit of cooperation and … Continue reading UNCG Faculty Senate Chair speaks out about Chancellor Brady’s recent comments
By Jacob Peller, Former Opinions Editor I’ve never been one for fancy parting words. You never look at the one guy in class, who only speaks in prose, as “prophetic”— if anything he’s just crazy. Nevertheless, it would be criminal for me to simply leave without sharing all this knowledge I have apparently gained thanks to the schooling system. So, for you, my collective of … Continue reading Farewell column from Jacob Peller— Some fancy parting words
