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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.
News, spencer schneier

N.C. General Assembly names 16 new Board of Governors members

Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer The North Carolina General Assembly elected 16 members of the 32-member Board of Governors this past week, the News and Observer reports. The Senate’s appointees included seven Republicans and one Democrat, and the House’s appointees included seven Republicans and a member who is not politically affiliated. The appointments include nine new members, who will be joining the legislative body of the … Continue reading N.C. General Assembly names 16 new Board of Governors members

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Opinions, Rebecca Harrelson

UNCG’s SGA— A Body of Resume Builders or visionaries?

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer I’m going to be honest: I, along with most of our student body, don’t give a shit about our Student Government Association (SGA). I’m not here to tell you to care or not; you can make up your own mind at the end of this article. I can, however, inform you about whom we should put our faith and power … Continue reading UNCG’s SGA— A Body of Resume Builders or visionaries?

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Katerina Mansour, Opinions

The quest for love can wait

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Some of the most common complaints I hear from students my age are relationship issues. It seems we’re constantly being distracted by our search for a significant other, and then the work that comes with having one. I personally do not see love as being a priority whilst in college, mostly because the likelihood of finding … Continue reading The quest for love can wait

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Opinions, Rebecca Harrelson

The walk is far from over

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 My specific interests in journalism come into fruition when they are directly applied to Human Rights. That is where I hold almost all of my focus, where I spend most of my conversations with people, and an area in which I hope to improve in my lifetime.   I spoke with UNCG Graduate Daniel Foster about … Continue reading The walk is far from over

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Opinions, Taylor Smith

Curing a campus pandemic

By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 24, 2015 Many of you may have noticed that this week marks the return of the campus-wide event Humans v. Zombies.  I put ‘v.’ instead of ‘versus’ because I would find the game much more entertaining if done in the style of a dramatic courtroom showdown.  Instead, the campus is treated to the sight of college … Continue reading Curing a campus pandemic

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Sports

NFL Free Agency early winners and losers

By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 24, 2015 The NFL free agency period has been the most entertaining and shocking line of news for two weeks in American sports. Free agents visiting here, there, and everywhere, has turned America’s favorite pastime into a year-round event as the NFL is once again on the forefront on the national sports conscious. As exciting as the offseason … Continue reading NFL Free Agency early winners and losers

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daniel johnson, Sports

Baseball takes series 2-1 vs Western Carolina over weekend

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 The Baseball team opened up their Southern Conference schedule last Friday with a three-game weekend series against the reigning Southern Conference champions, the Catamounts of Western Carolina. Coming into the series, the Catamounts had won six straight games against UNC-Greensboro. Manager Link Jarrett, aware of the unfavorable results his team has had against the conference powerhouse, … Continue reading Baseball takes series 2-1 vs Western Carolina over weekend

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Softball swept at home by Chattanooga over weekend

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 The Softball team had a tough weekend last week. The team stayed on campus over the weekend to battle the Lady Mocs of Chattanooga University.  And unfortunately for the home side, and it did not end well. In three games, the team had losses. The Softball team was sweep in decisive manner this weekend. Although each … Continue reading Softball swept at home by Chattanooga over weekend

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Weekend tennis sees women rise, men fall

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Coming into Saturday’s competition against Wofford, the Women’s Tennis team had gone a perfect 3-0 when hosting matches. Despite this, the team’s 1-6 road record, (including a loss in their only in-conference match versus Chattanooga on March 8) had put the team second to last in the Southern Conference standings. Both the Men’s and Women’s tennis … Continue reading Weekend tennis sees women rise, men fall

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Maggie Young, News

Greensboro City Council celebrates positive changes

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 25, 2015 Although turnout was low during last week’s Greensboro City Council meeting, spirits were high as the subjects discussed covered a variety of celebrations. Beginning the meeting was a resolution in support and honor of Greensboro’s public safety employees. Several councilmembers read statistics related to Greensboro’s emergency services and first responders. Last year there were 291,062 police … Continue reading Greensboro City Council celebrates positive changes

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