By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 The Little Free Library initiative follows the concept similar to “take a penny, give a penny,” but with books instead of tiny copper coins. In Greensboro, Little Free Libraries can be found throughout Walker and the Lindley Park Neighborhood, and now, several new libraries have been established in the College Hill area. College Place … Continue reading “Always a Gift, Never for Sale”
By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 When my brother was in college, he would take regular cross-country bicycle trips. He would take the bus from Ohio State University, where he was enrolled, and get off in North Carolina, where he would ride to Florida, stopping at campsites along the way. On one such trip, my brother found himself at a hostel in … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Great Break
By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 Last Wednesday, the UNC-Greensboro Theatre presented the opera “Galileo Galilei” as part of the school’s “The Globe and the Cosmos” series, celebrating the 450th birthdays of Galileo and Shakespeare. The opera was performed several times over the past weekend, exhibiting the diverse talents of many university faculty and students. Mary Zimmerman wrote the libretto as the … Continue reading “Galileo Galilei” adds energy to “The Globe and Cosmos” celebration
By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 UNCG’s student radio station, WUAG 103.1 FM, celebrated their 50th year in operation Sunday night despite a location change due to weather conditions. The event was originally scheduled to be held outside on the Stone lawn of campus; however, the rain forced the event to relocate to the Gatewood Studio Arts building. The relocation didn’t stop … Continue reading WUAG 50TH Anniversary
By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 If one walks into the music building during this time of year, they will likely hear sounds of students devotedly practicing for their upcoming performance juries. Music students who partake in at least two credit hours of private lessons on their primary instruments during a semester are required to perform an end-of-semester jury. During a performance … Continue reading The perils of music juries at UNCG
By Sean Higgins, Special to the Carolinian and Director of Spartan T.V. Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 Unless you live under a rock, cannot afford cable or avoid all things Internet, you probably heard that Jon Stewart, longtime host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, is stepping down sometime later this year after 16 years behind the desk. Many believe Stewart was the show’s only … Continue reading The Last of the Watchdogs
By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 Folk musicians Daniel and Lauren Goans, the popular Greensboro natives and husband-wife duo that makes up Lowland Hum, released their sophomore album last Tuesday. The duo decided to return to their roots this past Saturday, as Greensboro Glenwood Coffee and Books hosted a performance featuring their new work. The duo also brought some friends along with them … Continue reading Lowland Hum Returns Home
By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 It’s 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance. I’m stationed, mud-splattered, on a layered plywood floor beneath the sloping blue and yellow tent ceiling of the Dance Tent when Big Mean Sound Machine finishes sound check and their unfathomably eager crowd clambers to their feet. The biannual festival, held each … Continue reading Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Apr.15, 2015 In August 2011, I was an awkward freshman. I was still trying to get used to this thing called college, but the one thing I knew for sure is that I wanted to be a journalist. After taking a few weeks to adjust, I located The Carolinian office and walked inside. I was met by … Continue reading The last Cup of Joe
By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer In print April 15, 2015 Last Thursday, UNCG United Students Against Sweatshop (USAS) organizers and organizations gathered outside of VF Corporation’s headquarters in Greensboro to protest and deliver a petition demanding VF sign on to the Accord. After being denied entrance into VF headquarters and a meeting with a VF executive, protesters continued to raise their signs and chant, “When … Continue reading USAS’s perspective: “When workers’ rights are under attack, what do we do, stand up, fight back”
