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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, sydney stanley

UNCG embarks on its search for a new chancellor

By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Members of UNC-Greensboro’s campus community aren’t just looking for a new chancellor; it seems they’re looking for a superhero. Last week was busy for UNCG, with listening forums nearly every day. The chancellor search committee certainly has a long and arduous road ahead as it tries to choose candidates who can live up to the high … Continue reading UNCG embarks on its search for a new chancellor

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Features, Victoria Starbuck

The Weatherspoon hosts sustainable film series

By Victoria Starbuck, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Weatherspoon hosted its monthly film in the Sustainability Film and Discussion Series. Each installment combines an environmental documentary with a conversation between audience members and a local expert. In recent years, climate science has been studied through skeptical lenses. The film “Thin Ice” disproves the accusations of naysayers by exposing the … Continue reading The Weatherspoon hosts sustainable film series

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Features, Jackson Cooper

Goodbye to Blackboard

By Jackson Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Two years ago, IPS surveyed the UNCG faculty for feedback regarding it’s current Learning Management System (LMS) Blackboard and its impact on their classes and communication with their students. The consensus was clear: the faculty wasn’t satisfied, and neither were the students. Planned downtime, a crowded display, various tabs you click to get to your assignment–all … Continue reading Goodbye to Blackboard

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Catie Byrne, Features

Frats fight homelessness

By Catie Byrne, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Rho Beta chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity organized their annual 24-hour camp-out event on the EUC lawn to raise awareness for homelessness in Greensboro. According to Cameron Smith, Rho Beta chapter president, the event has annually gathered participants and donations for the past seven years. In association with Greensboro Urban … Continue reading Frats fight homelessness

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Features, Mary Windsor

The Piedmont Print Co-Op

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 On the fourth floor of the Cultural Center in downtown Greensboro, The Piedmont Print Co-op resides, a place where emerging and established printmakers can meet to create work in a shared environment. It was designed and developed by the Center for Visual Artists (CVA) and is used as a way for printmakers to display their work … Continue reading The Piedmont Print Co-Op

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, siera schubach

UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: SABRINA BYRD

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Jan, 28, 2015 Sabrina Byrd has a self-professed “knack for the absurd”. Photographer, illustrator, crafter, actor, writer, costumer and graphic artist, Sabrina is a multi-hyphened wonder. A transfer student from UNC School of the Arts where she majored in design and costume production, Sabrina is currently a Media Studies major. “I like making stuff up… my favorite way to … Continue reading UNCG ARTISTS WEEKLY: SABRINA BYRD

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arts and entertainment, Shannon Neu

Hard-hitting women rock at Orion

By Shannon Neu, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 28, 2015 Women dominated the stage Friday night at Club Orion’s All Female Lineup event. The show featured only metal bands fronted by women. Bands included Endless Season, Black Plague, Cytokine Storm and Crimson Countess. The show opened with an acoustic set featuring Mindy Jackson of Endless Season and guitarist Josh Underwood. The pair performed covers of songs … Continue reading Hard-hitting women rock at Orion

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arts and entertainment

Phoebe Snow commemorated at Crown

By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Jan. 21, 2015 This past Saturday, The Crown at the Carolina Theatre looked classy with purple lighting and café style seating. At each round table sat fans of Phoebe Snow, eager to hear sounds of the ‘70s. Snow was an award-winning folk artist best known for her song “Poetry Man,” a song about a love affair with a married … Continue reading Phoebe Snow commemorated at Crown

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News, spencer schneier

The N.C. Puzzle: Interview with Director of Strategic Initiatives Mike Tarrant

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer This interview is the first part of a larger initiative The Carolinian will be exploring this semester, during which we will investigate the wide variety of political and economic factors that affect both UNCG and the UNC system at large. With a Republican vice-grip on North Carolina politics, continued tuition hikes, a “student-loan debt crisis,” a new chancellor arriving at … Continue reading The N.C. Puzzle: Interview with Director of Strategic Initiatives Mike Tarrant

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Aycock name is not representative of campus diversity

By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Jan.21, 2015 Last Wednesday at a faculty senate meeting, Chancellor Brady spoke about plans to form a committee that would look into whether or not UNCG should change the name of Aycock Auditorium. While former Gov. Charles B. Aycock (1859-1912) was known for his support of education across the state of North Carolina and contributed heavily to … Continue reading Aycock name is not representative of campus diversity

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