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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, Mary Windsor

Greensboro mural in the works

By Mary Windsor, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 The Greensboro Mural Project is an arts organization that engages the people of Greensboro in the process of creating murals through dialogue across the community. The Greensboro Mural Project uses public art as a tool to communicate, record history and make Greensboro more beautiful. The Greensboro Mural Project has proposed to create a transportation themed … Continue reading Greensboro mural in the works

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emilie mcqueen, Features

First Friday is a hit

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 Belly dancing, live music, antiques, public picnics and Tai-Chi were all activities included in downtown Greensboro’s monthly open house. First Friday is a free monthly self-guided walking tour that features Greensboro’s diverse shops, art galleries, studios, museums and alternative art venues. Shops that wish to participate in the event keep their doors open from six … Continue reading First Friday is a hit

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emily bruzzo, News

Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees

A number of students, faculty and staff participated in the vigil holding signs that read “22” or “3”. (Above) By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 Last week began with 22 minutes of silence and ended with 22 dropped felony charges. The terminations and arrests of three former UNCG employees—Lyda Carpen, Christopher English and David Wilson— have been looming over the university … Continue reading Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees

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NC House of Representatives candidates debate

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On Wednesday, the Democratic and Republican candidates for North Carolina’s sixth district seat in the House of Representatives debated. Neil McNeil moderated the debate, and newscasters from WGHP Fox 8 and journalists from the News and Record asked questions. Allen Johnson of the News and Record asked for the candidates opinions on the recent decision … Continue reading NC House of Representatives candidates debate

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daniel wirtheim, Features, Slice of Life

Slice of Life: The Central Tel-Aviv Station

   By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published in print Sept.10, 2014       I arrived in Tel-Aviv from Jerusalem in the company of my friend Ameer, an Israeli citizen I had met on my backpacking tour. There’s only one port of entry into the city by bus and that is the Central Tel-Aviv Station. Before entering the station, a guard checked our bags with … Continue reading Slice of Life: The Central Tel-Aviv Station

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molly ashline, News

Second Annual “Walk to the Polls” aims to stop voter apathy

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On October 29, a conglomerate of members from various campus and community groups marched to the Guilford Courthouse, carrying signs and shouting chants intermittently, to cast their early votes for the November 4 elections in the second annual Walk to the Polls event organized by the UNCG Democrats. The democrats were joined by representatives from … Continue reading Second Annual “Walk to the Polls” aims to stop voter apathy

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emily bruzzo, News

Campus report

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 This Wednesday faculty senators are meeting in the Virginia Dare Room to discuss various issues, including a resolution submitted by Faculty Senator Susan Dennison calling for “a comprehensive review of the campus culture and decision making process.” Possible subject matter to be discussed includes the scandal surrounding the terminations and arrests of three former UNCG … Continue reading Campus report

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Panel informs students on sweatshop dangers

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 Students gathered in Graham on Tuesday, October 28, to hear from a diverse panel of professors and student leaders about the nuanced complexities of sweatshops and the people who work in them. The purpose of the panel was not only derived from a need to inform students about the horrors of the sweatshop environment, but … Continue reading Panel informs students on sweatshop dangers

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First Friday is still a hit

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 Belly dancing, live music, antiques, public picnics and Tai-Chi were all activities included in downtown Greensboro’s monthly open house. First Friday is a free monthly self-guided walking tour that features Greensboro’s diverse shops, art galleries, studios, museums and alternative art venues. Shops that wish to participate in the event keep their doors open from six … Continue reading First Friday is still a hit

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UNCG student bikes across America

Andrew Byrum rode his bike through 13 different states (above). By Aja Cooper, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.10, 2014 Bike & Build, a non-profit organization whose focus is to raise money and awareness for affordable housing, took students on an unbelievable journey this past summer. Students from around America teamed up with Bike & Build and made a difference in the lives of others by … Continue reading UNCG student bikes across America

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