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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.
arts and entertainment, siera schubach

Greensboro gallery features “Light on China”

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 Past and present merge in GreenHill’s “Light on China” exhibition, a photographic journey through a nation of contradictions. Seen through the lens of five different photographers, the exhibit showcases the complexities of a society moving forward while looking back. Artist Joe Lipka opens the exhibit with his very basic images of classic architecture from … Continue reading Greensboro gallery features “Light on China”

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arts and entertainment, shanece brent

UNCG alum releases first novel

By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 In the back area of Greensboro’s Scuppernong Books on South Elm Street, Laurie Lake White stood in front of a tall white window set in a rustic brick wall in preparation for her first formal book talk. Around her, several members of the Greensboro community gathered, including Ann Saab, former director of UNCG’s history … Continue reading UNCG alum releases first novel

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UNCG Greeks invite children to celebrate Halloween

By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On Hallow’s eve, College Ave was filled with local families and children from the Greensboro community. Campus Activities and Programs sponsored its annual Greeks and Treats, providing the community with a safe alternative for trick-or-treating. Traditionally an event showcasing the Greek organizations of UNCG, this year’s Greeks and Treats welcomed non-Greek student organizations to take … Continue reading UNCG Greeks invite children to celebrate Halloween

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arts and entertainment, spencer schneier

Elsewhere provides unique glimpse into past, future

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 On a beautiful Thursday night in the historical district of Greensboro, Elsewhere museum and collaborative art space held an Artist Talk for new resident-artist Elizabeth Hamilton. Elsewhere is an exceptional setting, and a glimpse into humans and our interactions with the environment around us. Framed by an open window-front, the museum is the site … Continue reading Elsewhere provides unique glimpse into past, future

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Features, Mary Windsor

UNCG students fall under hypnosis

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 This past Tuesday, Oct.28, UNCG and the Campus Activities Board hosted hypnotist Paul Ramsay as one of the main Homecoming events. The EUC Auditorium was packed and there were even students standing by the sides of the room so they could watch Ramsay’s show. Paul Ramsay has visited UNCG for the past three consecutive years, … Continue reading UNCG students fall under hypnosis

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Features, mary mclean

The waitresses of East Coast Wings

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 You’ve seen them. They seem mild mannered, walking around campus and going to class like any other student. Until, that is, they change into their red t-shirts, lace up their sensible shoes, and put on their perkiest smiles. UNCG’s own personal brand of superhero: the East Coast Wings waitress. Waitresses across the nation have notoriously … Continue reading The waitresses of East Coast Wings

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daniel wirtheim, Features, Slice of Life

Slice of Life: The Electric Heart

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Nov.5, 2014 As I was making dinner last week I thought “there is no way a band like The Beatles could exist today.” Then I followed that train of thought to the conclusion that bands like today could not exist in the 60’s. It’s not that the inspiration or power of music is lost that’s always there, … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Electric Heart

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A night with Sir Paul McCartney

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On the night before Halloween, while most people were making last minute runs to the costume store and picking up bags of candy, Sir Paul McCartney’s Out There tour brought three generations of people to the Greensboro Coliseum. It was the highest grossing one-day show in the history of the Coliseum. At the age of … Continue reading A night with Sir Paul McCartney

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Features, mary mclean

Four UNCG-Relevant Halloween Costumes

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Oct.29, 2014 As you probably know, Halloween is this Friday, and across campus people are dusting off their best masks, wings, and hats to display them at this year’s events. Costume planning can be tough though, and it sometimes it is hard to stand out from a crowd of sexy furry animals and elaborate group costumes. That’s … Continue reading Four UNCG-Relevant Halloween Costumes

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