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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.
Catie Byrne, Features

Best of UNCG Confessions

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 If you’re like me, and a large portion of UNCG students, you’ve liked the Facebook page UNCG Confessions 2.0. Also like me, you’re probably tired of the racist, homophobic, transphobic, Islamophobic, anti-feminist and rape apologist posts. Why has a confessions page become a battleground for political debates, anti-social justice grandstanding and a generally hostile area in … Continue reading Best of UNCG Confessions

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daniel wirtheim, Features

The art of craft beer labels

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Featured above, a label from Uinta Brewing’s Hop Nosh IPA. Notice the vintage color scheme, as well as the use of agricultural elements. It’s meaning is up for interpretation, but this writer feels that the label is somehow a reflection of changing values in American consumerism, championing the handcrafted over the mass-produced. Featured above, a label from … Continue reading The art of craft beer labels

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Features, lauren cherry

Letters from Abroad: Rennes, France

By Lauren Cherry, Special to The Carolinian Published in print Mar. 4, 2015      I don’t think I’ve fully realized that I’m in France yet. I know that I took a flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia, and from there to Paris but it still hits me at random times. It shouldn’t be that hard for me to understand that I’m here seeing as how I do … Continue reading Letters from Abroad: Rennes, France

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Features, Victoria Starbuck

‘The White Paper Method’

By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 For Dr. Bruce Kirchoff, part of a professor’s duty is to inspire the students that fill the rows of his classroom. As the keynote speaker for this year’s annual Honors Symposium, Dr. Kirchoff closed the daylong event on Friday with a presentation on the relationship between student and professor. A professor in the Biology department at … Continue reading ‘The White Paper Method’

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Features, Mary Windsor

Cyrus sings at The People’s Perk

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 “Something’s going on around here,” sang Cyrus Smith, strumming his guitar, he waxes poetic and sings melodious tunes on Friday nights at The People’s Perk, the recently opened coffee shop on Mendenhall Street. Smith is a relocated artist, musician and museum curator from Portland, Oregon. He moved away from lush forests and overcast skies and has … Continue reading Cyrus sings at The People’s Perk

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arts and entertainment, kashif stone

Punk rock prevails at N.Y.P.

By Kashif Stone, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 The North Carolinian music scene ignited Friday night at New York Pizza on Tate Street with the presentation of a few local punk rock bands. Lilac Shadows, Nest Egg and Wahya’s performed for an enthusiastic, almost full house. Lilac Shadows took the stage first and performed songs from their new album entitled “Brutalism”. The entire performance … Continue reading Punk rock prevails at N.Y.P.

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arts and entertainment, Shannon Neu

What is Riot Grrrl?

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Since the early 1990’s, the Riot Grrrls have been transforming the dynamic of the punk and indie rock music scenes. The Riot Grrrl movement, which was formed in the Pacific Northwest, began as a music, art and literature-based social justice movement that spoke out regarding issues relating to third wave feminism, such as rape culture, body … Continue reading What is Riot Grrrl?

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UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Arthur Boudman

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Five years ago, Arthur Boudman began studying at UNC-Greensboro. He moved to the Gate City where, as a young drummer, he networked his talents and advanced his musical prowess. In Greensboro’s own Black Santa or the dynamic duo that is Sacred Oaks, his drumming provides rhythmic sentiment and welcome solidarity. For years, Black Santa was widely … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: Arthur Boudman

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Civil Rights Museum hosts music, social commentary

By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 As the sound check ended, Larry Draugh Jr. approached the microphone at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, jumping right into the show. It was exactly 5:00 as Draugh introduced “Black Rhythm and Blue Harmony: the Sound of a Movement” and his band members for the night. Draugh himself would be on the drums; on … Continue reading Civil Rights Museum hosts music, social commentary

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Cup of Joe: The General Assembly has no business redistricting Greensboro

By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Feb.25, 2015 State Sen. Trudy Wade, who represents District 27-Guilford, has landed in some hot water lately. She proposed Senate Bill 36, which would decrease the number of city council members to seven. The News & Record reports that, if passed, at least four current city council members would be forced out of office. Many believe this … Continue reading Cup of Joe: The General Assembly has no business redistricting Greensboro

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