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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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Farewell Column from Daniel Wirtheim— “This is Water”

By Daniel Wirtheim, Former Features Editor There’s an old joke that I could never understand; it goes as follows: Two young goldfish are swimming in a fishbowl when they pass an older goldfish who’s just waking up. “Mornin’ boys,” said the older goldfish to the two. “How’s the water?” The two young fish just kept swimming, until one finally turns to the other and asks, “What the … Continue reading Farewell Column from Daniel Wirtheim— “This is Water”

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Why sports is simply more than a game

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Early last week, former New York Yankee Derek Jeter made his first notable interview since his retirement last September. The former shortstop, who gracefully roamed Yankee Stadium for nearly twenty seasons, inspiring a generation of players and fans, stated in an interview with Sirius XM’s Mad Dog Radio that he is not missing baseball that much in retirement. As someone … Continue reading Why sports is simply more than a game

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A Farewell to Troy Polamalu

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer On Jan. 18, 2009, the AFC Championship Game was being played in Pittsburgh, PA between two of the most bitter rivals in the league: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. On Pittsburgh’s side was second year coach Mike Tomlin, and the Defensive Player of the Year, James Harrison. On Baltimore’s side, rookie head coach John Harbaugh patrolled the Ravens … Continue reading A Farewell to Troy Polamalu

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Neutral Milk Hotel comes to Greensboro

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Last Monday, Neutral Milk Hotel made history with their first, and possibly last, visit to Greensboro, N.C. As the first show of what could be the band’s final tour, tickets from the Carolina Theater sold out months in advance. Neutral Milk Hotel toured at length in their early years. After the release of their renowned album “In the Aeroplane Over … Continue reading Neutral Milk Hotel comes to Greensboro

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Opinions, Taylor Smith

I must confess my sins

By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 With graduation hurdling towards many of us, including myself, I think it is important to reflect back on our time at UNCG.  Our accomplishments, our failures, these things define what we will remember as this moment in our lives.  That said, I feel quite awful about my time here at UNCG. I keep looking back and … Continue reading I must confess my sins

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Short lessons to pass on

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 • If you want to do something, just do it. If you want to start writing freelance, just do it, and push yourself out in your community. • Don’t overdraft your bank account just because you need money. Just don’t do it. It hurts more than it helps. • People are going to put you in … Continue reading Short lessons to pass on

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Katerina Mansour, Opinions

Redefining our views of sexual assault

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 In our day and age, women continue to face significant strife related to sexual assault; however, they are not alone. Males are currently going through what I would compare to the very beginnings of female sexual abuse trials and struggles that began a few decades ago. Of course, sexual abuse had always been a problem for … Continue reading Redefining our views of sexual assault

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What to look out for in the NBA Playoffs

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 The NBA playoffs began last weekend and for the next month and a half, we get to watch the best basketball players on the planet compete nightly to decide the league championship. This season has been especially different from previous seasons. Due to Lebron James’s departure from South Beach, gone are the perennial powerhouse Miami Heat. … Continue reading What to look out for in the NBA Playoffs

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Jordan Morris: future of the USMNT

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 With the cavernous Alamodome as the backdrop, in front of 64-thousand rabid American and Mexican soccer fans, Jordan Morris turned a field that was akin to a cow pasture into his own personal field of dreams. The name Jordan Morris probably does not resonate with you or sound remotely recognizable, as it shouldn’t unless you ardently … Continue reading Jordan Morris: future of the USMNT

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Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts 16th Annual Volleyball Classic

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 If you were walking on campus this week, you might have been given a bright, lime-green sheet of paper. Following a week of cloudy skies and rainy days, last Saturday saw the 16th Annual Sigma Phi Epsilon Volleyball Classic on the outdoor volleyball courts behind Moore/Strong on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. With a motley crew of … Continue reading Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts 16th Annual Volleyball Classic

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