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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.
Features

Speakers on success

By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24, 2014 UNCG has become well known for its esteemed business program. Helping shape tomorrow’s next great businessmen and women, UNCG has taken an extra step to cater to those seeking to start their own business. The North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNCG is currently sponsoring the Entrepreneurial Journeys Speaker Series, bringing local, national and international entrepreneurs … Continue reading Speakers on success

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Student plays mermaid and fights cancer

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24,2014 It’s been noted that ninety-five percent of the ocean is still undiscovered, thus it’s completely legitimate to believe that mermaids do exist. Ariel Caligan, a full time art student at UNCG and a part time mermaid knows all too well what hidden mysteries lay undiscovered. “There are all kinds of magical creatures that lurk around the … Continue reading Student plays mermaid and fights cancer

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Features, Rebecca Harrelson

Faces of UNCG, Tim Martin

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24, 2014 Tim Martin is always a smiling face waiting to see how UNCG students are doing. Martin started working for       UNCG in 2006, part time driving in the evening, and then he quickly moved into a full time position. “Students always have funny stories to tell, whether it is about the dating scene, … Continue reading Faces of UNCG, Tim Martin

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Features, Mary Windsor

Drawings come to life in Greensboro

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.24, 2014 On Friday, September 19, illustrations of a city taken over by monsters, mermaids diving for starfish and bumblebees floating over flowers were projected across a concrete wall on Elm Street. In recent years, the city of Greensboro has been growing towards building its image and becoming a place where public art is exhibited often. Many … Continue reading Drawings come to life in Greensboro

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Opinions

UNCG’s dangerous game of frogger

By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published Nov. 5, 2014 For the college students who may have come from more rural areas, learning how to properly and safely cross a busy street can pose quite a serious challenge. Although, to some of us city-folk, it may seem like crossing the street should be something everyone learned how to do before entering elementary school, we should understand … Continue reading UNCG’s dangerous game of frogger

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College: a haven for horrible hygiene

By John D. Harden, Staff Writer Published Oct. 29, 2014 Since arriving at UNCG, I’ve come to realize that some of the personal standards I thought everyone abided by are simply not universal.  And, of course, student hygiene epitomizes this violation; frankly, it seems that many students don’t even think about meeting this requirement. So, let’s jump into all of the problems that these students … Continue reading College: a haven for horrible hygiene

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Opinions

Here’s some advice: fix advising

By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published Oct. 22, 2014 I just can’t understand why some UNCG students seem to be so apathetic when it comes to advising. It is simply astounding to me why students wouldn’t be enthusiastic about making progress towards getting that coveted college degree? Not to mention that you can your tailor graduation plan however you want, and plan for future semesters … Continue reading Here’s some advice: fix advising

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