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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.
Sports, terrence hinds

SEC dominates, but should not have four teams in the playoff

By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014. The best football on the collegiate level is played in the Southeastern Conference. This is not an opinion, this is a fact. The conference yearly produces the most NFL players, provides the most competitive games week in and week out, and also have  won the most national championships in the past decade. Since 2006, beginnng … Continue reading SEC dominates, but should not have four teams in the playoff

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daniel johnson, quinn hunter, Sports

Volleyball sweeps through a week of matches

UNCG will try to earn the number three seed against the Citadel this weekend. By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 After a disappointing finale to Homecoming weekend with a loss to Furman, the Spartans came out the weekend with three conference matchups against Wofford, Mercer, and Chattanooga. With the battle for the 3 seed on the line, the Spartans swept through … Continue reading Volleyball sweeps through a week of matches

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arts and entertainment, shanece brent

“Broken Dishes” in downtown Greensboro

By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 2, 2014 When I first headed to the Greensboro’s Cultural Museum on North Davie Street to view the current exhibition at the African American Atelier, I didn’t know what I was in for. I don’t consider myself an “art person,” I barely know the difference between shading and gradient, and with a name like “Broken Dishes” … Continue reading “Broken Dishes” in downtown Greensboro

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arts and entertainment, spencer schneier

Geeksboro provides night of horror, music

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 2, 2014 On Wednesday, October 29 Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema hosted a showing of “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” and Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands provided music. The group, described on Geeksboro’s website as “Triad-based vaudevillian accordion rockers,” provided a perfect compliment to the old-time horror film on display. The film is described by the late … Continue reading Geeksboro provides night of horror, music

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Artist Weekly, arts and entertainment, siera schubach

UNCG Artists Weekly: Torrey Lamaar

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 2, 2014 Torrey Laamar (Belcher) is one of UNCG’s very own rising stars. A BFA acting major, Torrey recently finished shooting the independent film “Blackbird” starring Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington. “It’s set in a small Baptist town and is about this guy, Randy, who struggles with his sexuality. It’s a coming of age story,” explains Torrey. … Continue reading UNCG Artists Weekly: Torrey Lamaar

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arts and entertainment

“Halloweengz” cover show (The G is silent)

Members of the Bronzed Chorus perform as Rocket to a full house, By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Nov. 5, 2014 On the day after Halloween, two of Greensboro’s favorite local bands joined forces to celebrate. Black Santa, under the alias Cowboy Dan, played their favorite Modest Mouse songs.  The Bronzed Chorus and Friends spread fantastic sounds of Smashing Pumpkins and their classic … Continue reading “Halloweengz” cover show (The G is silent)

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arts and entertainment, spencer schneier

“The Member of the Wedding” opens at Triad Stage

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 On Friday, October 24, Triad Stage in Greensboro held its opening showing of The Member of the Wedding. The show consists of three acts, separated by two intermissions, and is a remake of the 1945 novel by Carson McCullers. The first act is entitled “A late afternoon in August,” the second “Afternoon of the … Continue reading “The Member of the Wedding” opens at Triad Stage

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arts and entertainment, siera schubach, women in media

Women in Media, Pt. 3: Objects without privacy

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 This article is the third in a three-part installment by Schubach on women’s role in media and pop culture. In recent months some of the most famous women in Hollywood have had their most private possession leaked to the world: their naked body. Online trolls leaked hundreds of photos of famous women on the image-sharing … Continue reading Women in Media, Pt. 3: Objects without privacy

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arts and entertainment

N.C. Dance Festival comes to UNCG

A still taken from “A Place Apart”. By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 “I’m terrified,” said Dom-Sebastian Alexis, a dancer for Gaspard & Dancers. “These are my friends and coworkers, people I look up to for guidance in class…” Alexis, currently perusing a BFA from UNCG, was ridged with anticipation for his upcoming performance. Dancing in front of his fellow … Continue reading N.C. Dance Festival comes to UNCG

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arts and entertainment, shanece brent

Art, tricks, treats abound at Menace, Inc.

By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 If you had attended Menace Inc. Studio’s Mischief Night event on S. Elam Avenue this past Friday night, here’s what you would have seen: A television on the right wall played the holiday classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on repeat, while electronic remixes of classic Halloween songs played from the DJ booth on the … Continue reading Art, tricks, treats abound at Menace, Inc.

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