Author: carolinianweb

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.

daniel johnson, Sports

UNCG’s Fencing Club sharp and ready for competition

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Not many individual would know what the acronym, AFA, stands for. A cipher for an organization that has been formed since 1962, and with members in 18 different countries, most students would not know that the, AFA, the American Fence Association holds a club here on campus. For students across campus, not since, perhaps The London Olympic Games in 2012, … Continue reading UNCG’s Fencing Club sharp and ready for competition

carolinianwebFebruary 17, 2015February 20, 2015Leave a comment

daniel johnson, madison wyker, Sports

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreakers over Valentine’s Day weekend

By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer The old time saying to describe many situations where an individual is close to their goals, but do not reach it can be used to described the UNCG Men’s Basketball team last week. The Spartans team saw two games where the phrases “close but no cigar” or maybe “almost only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades” could be used to describe … Continue reading Men’s basketball suffers heartbreakers over Valentine’s Day weekend

carolinianwebFebruary 17, 2015February 25, 2015Leave a comment

matthew johnson, Sports

Remembering a Legend: Dean Smith, a mentor on and off court

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor On February 7, 2015, the game of basketball lost a pioneer in the passing of Dean Smith, the longtime head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Always compassionate for others, the 83 year old’s final moments were surrounded by his family in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the town where he provided and engineered one of the most dominant college … Continue reading Remembering a Legend: Dean Smith, a mentor on and off court

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joseph abraham

Cup of Joe: Tragedy in Chapel Hill

Shooter legally owned a gun…what does that say about our society? By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief It was a rough week in Chapel Hill. It started with the passing of legendary basketball coach, Dean Smith, who transcended not only the game of basketball, but was also an activist for racial equality. While it was sad to see Smith go, he has been sick for a long … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Tragedy in Chapel Hill

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Katerina Mansour, Opinions

Hell on wheels

By Katerina Mansour, Staff Writer As a student at UNCG you’re one of two things: a commuter or an on-campus resident. Between the two, are entirely different experiences in terms of parking. Yet both are far more painful than they should be. College parking sucks, nothing new here. But let’s not dismiss how needlessly terrible the UNCG parking experience is. There are many things about … Continue reading Hell on wheels

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Opinions, Taylor Smith

Dead or alive, you’re coming with me

UNCG security would benefit from Robocop By Taylor Smith, Staff Writer Recently, UNCG finished construction of a new campus police station on the south side of the university. Now I don’t intend to lessen the importance of the campus police with this week’s article. UNCG’s police force is an essential asset to the university and those who work to keep our campus safe and secure … Continue reading Dead or alive, you’re coming with me

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Catie Byrne, Features

Valentines Day Talent Show

By Catie Byrne Valentines Day offered a special treat for the children of the Warnersville Community Recreation Center, as the creative development workshop, Community Play!/All Stars hosted a talent show audition. Facilitated by Dr. Omar Ali and coordinated by Domonique Edwards, Emily McNair, Gaylan Wright, Mariah Hunt, Michelle Medley and myself, attendants performed unique talents ranging from singing, dancing, poetry, basketball and cartwheels. As most … Continue reading Valentines Day Talent Show

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Features, Victoria Starbuck

Craig Hood at the Weatherspoon

By Victoria Starbuck The painting is sharp and clear. Though the artist has not drawn a line in years, the edges of color appear perfectly straight as the image is projected onto the screen of the Weatherspoon Auditorium. The moon hangs in the sky as a central focus point while two men bring an end to their long day in a quiet town. “Man Walking … Continue reading Craig Hood at the Weatherspoon

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Features, Mary Windsor

The Times-New Spelling Bee

By Mary Windsor As the lights dimmed and voices hushed to a tense silence in the Paramount Theater, 34 students representing Alamance-Burlington schools sat in anticipation to begin the 22nd Annual Times-News Spelling Bee for a chance to compete in the Scripp’s National Spelling Bee held in Washington, D.C. from May 24 to 29. The audience was filled with teachers, parents, grandparents and friends, all … Continue reading The Times-New Spelling Bee