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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.
emily bruzzo, News

Chancellor search committee hashes out the details

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 The search committee for UNC-Greensboro’s next chancellor has mapped out some viable plans, but last Thursday, committee members discovered they’ve hit a few roadblocks with the details. An official advertisement for UNCG’s next chancellor has been placed in the Chronicle of Higher Education. The committee decided in January that it would support an “extended confidential” search … Continue reading Chancellor search committee hashes out the details

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molly ashline, News, quinn hunter

Lloyd International Honors College Dean Pubantz reflects

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Dr. Jerry Pubantz will step down as dean of the Lloyd International Honors College (LIHC) at the end of the spring 2015 semester. Pubantz has headed LIHC for seven years, which is just a mere fraction of his forty plus years in education. A well-respected political science professor, Pubantz published many works on the United Nations … Continue reading Lloyd International Honors College Dean Pubantz reflects

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News, spencer schneier

Gov. McCrory introduces plans for 2015 in State of the State address

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Last week, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory introduced his agenda for the year in his second State of the State address. The first-term governor outlined his plans for 2015, which are centered on jobs, education, connectivity and government efficiency.  He boasted about his administration’s progress in cutting North Carolina’s unemployment rate, noting that the state had … Continue reading Gov. McCrory introduces plans for 2015 in State of the State address

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Features, Mary Windsor

Poetry with Dischell

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015     Some would argue that spoken word is the purest form of poetry. Listening to the authors voice, and gauging their emotions through their voice, help to illustrate the author’s vision. Stuart Dischell, a professor at UNCG, read to the patrons of Tate Street Coffee House on Saturday,  Feb. 9.    Though the venue was … Continue reading Poetry with Dischell

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Features, Victoria Starbuck

Helen Simoneau Danse

By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Dance Project in downtown Greensboro hosted a master class and open rehearsal for Helen Simoneau Danse. Upwards of 30 dancers attended the event, coming from various parts of the state. The class, taught by company dancers Hannah Darrah and Burr Johson, gave dancers the opportunity for immersion in the style of … Continue reading Helen Simoneau Danse

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Features, mark parent

Letters from Abroad:Lyon, France

By Mark Parent, A special to The Carolinian Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Today I write to you from cold and cloudy Lyon, France.  As some of you may know, I am currently taking a semester-long hiatus from The Carolinian in order to study abroad in France. Yet, some folks back at the office thought it would be interesting to have some articles detailing students’ experiences … Continue reading Letters from Abroad:Lyon, France

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Catie Byrne, Features

Paris and Islam debate

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Tuesday, Feb. 3, Dr. Cybelle McFadden of the department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and Dr. Omar Ali of the African American and African Diaspora Studies Program held a lecture in Curry auditorium to discuss Paris, Islam and Race. Ali began with an overview of the history of Islam to establish a basis of understanding of … Continue reading Paris and Islam debate

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daniel wirtheim, Features

A strange brew from a friendly neighbor

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Kombucha has become a staple of Co-Ops and farmers markets, but it’s not cheap. Julie Welch was spending $20 a week on kombucha alone, and it wasn’t always the best stuff. And so her business, Small Batch Kombucha, was born out of necessity as much as it was passion. Kombucha is a tea made with fermented … Continue reading A strange brew from a friendly neighbor

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arts and entertainment

“Dog Sees God”

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Adam Olson looked lonely on stage.  As a teenage Charlie Brown against the world, his monotonous expressions made the lovable childhood character seem truly depressed. But wasn’t Charlie Brown always depressed? In the comic strips and on television, someone was always giving him a reason to say “good grief!” Charlie Brown only received rocks on Halloween, … Continue reading “Dog Sees God”

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An interview with Jeff Beck, N.C. artist

By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Published in print Feb. 11, 2015 Local visual artist Jeff Beck has been a part of Greensboro’s cultural scene for several years now and is significant in his contributions to D.I.Y. community projects and solo work alike. He is the creator and central contributor to gallery and novelty shop Menace Inc. Studios, and has developed murals around Greensboro and worked with events … Continue reading An interview with Jeff Beck, N.C. artist

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