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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

UNC System President Tom Ross stepping down or being forced out?

“Ross will leave earlier than he planned. His expected departure date January 2016” By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 UNC-Greensboro isn’t the only one looking for a new leader. On Jan. 16, the UNC board of governors announced that 31 out of its 32 members voted to replace current UNC President Tom Ross in January 2016. Chairman John Fennebresque asserted that the … Continue reading UNC System President Tom Ross stepping down or being forced out?

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Features, Victoria Starbuck

From the Stacks: Hand-Bound

By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 How would you describe a book? Would it be pages of paper bound together on one side that convey a message from the author to the reader? Step inside the Hodges Special Collections and University Archives and you will find that this basic codex definition of a book can hardly be passed off as universal. The … Continue reading From the Stacks: Hand-Bound

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Catie Byrne, Features

Curly Harris Papers

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Clarence “Curly” Harris was the store manager at Greensboro’s Woolworth during the Sit-In Movement. Despite his position, Khazan describes Harris as a person of great character. “I didn’t look at him for the color of his skin, I listened to his stories,” said Khazan. “His story was, ‘I am a guy who started out small. For … Continue reading Curly Harris Papers

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daniel wirtheim, Features

The story of the ‘Women’s College Three’

“The ‘WC3’ were recognized by their WC-UNC class Jackets.” By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Black Stocking Girls In 1960, when UNCG was an all-women’s college (WC-UNC), the Black Stocking Girls were at the peak of avant-garde. They were disciples of the beat poets and were known for their progressive beliefs on social and sexual affairs. Their long black stockings had … Continue reading The story of the ‘Women’s College Three’

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Features, madison wyker

Khazan looks back on Greensboro Sit-Ins

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 In an hour-long interview with Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), one of the two surviving of the first four Woolworth sit-in protesters, I discovered more to the eccentric 73-year-old than anything Wikipedia or history books could describe. One of the last words he said to me as we parted was that he was … Continue reading Khazan looks back on Greensboro Sit-Ins

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Features, Jackson Cooper

The Greensboro Fringe Festival

By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 There I was, dehydrated, covered in glitter, and sitting in a folding chair—not the way I intended to die. I felt like the end was near. It was day four of the New York Fringe Festival. Two years ago I made the trip, upon recommendation from a friend, to see something different. “You’ll love it,” they … Continue reading The Greensboro Fringe Festival

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arts and entertainment, Lily Musai

Blind Tiger gets “Nasty”

“Foushee-Green grooving to the music.” By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Last Thursday at the Blind Tiger, Greensboro hosted some of the best blues and funk bands around. Chit Nasty, along with The Family and Fat Cheek Kat, filled the venue with energy and soul. Chit Nasty, although having car troubles on the way to the show, entered with energy and were … Continue reading Blind Tiger gets “Nasty”

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arts and entertainment

Triad Jewish Film Festival celebrates 14th season

“A still from “24 days” By Cassandra Hardman, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 The 14th season of the Triad Jewish Film Festival is set to kick off next Saturday at the Friendly Center, Regal Greensboro Grande Stadium 16. The Festival Chair, Sarah Milano, was kind enough to invite me to her home and spill all the juicy details on the upcoming screenings and the … Continue reading Triad Jewish Film Festival celebrates 14th season

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, Shannon Neu

UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: CAMILLA SMIGO

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Feb. 4, 2015 Since she was only two years old, Camilla Smigo has been dancing. She has since become a dedicated senior in the dance department with a wide variety of stylistic interests and a passion for choreography. She is the current president of Prime Movers, a student organization within the dance department. Camilla realized she wanted to pursue … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: CAMILLA SMIGO

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