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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, sophia lucente

Summer ‘14: The Playlist

Imogen Heap has made significant contributions to modern music technology as of late. (above) By Sophia Lucente, A&E Editor Morrissey – World Peace is None of Your Business The former Smiths frontman is a lonely prophet disguised on a dancefloor, delivering obscure commemorations to artisans past and dismissing the world as we know it as mundane and politically corrupt. Echoing with dreamy guitar riffs and electronically-tinged instrumental … Continue reading Summer ‘14: The Playlist

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arts and entertainment, shanece brent

Swan City Sounds, Manna Frost Trio: upcoming local projects

By Shanece Brent, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 Harden has established an expansive home studio in which he records and combines each individual instrument for his completed albums. (above) Stacy Harden is the mastermind behind the Chapel Hill based Americana band Manna Frost Trio. The bassist, drummer, guitarist, pianist and vocalist of the one man band is the creator of three albums … Continue reading Swan City Sounds, Manna Frost Trio: upcoming local projects

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Features, mary mclean, spencer auten

Triad-City-Beat celebrates six-month anniversary

Eric Ginsburg awarded a bottle of whiskey to a raffle winner (above). By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Sept.3, 2014 On Wednesday night, Scuppernong Bookstore was transformed into the bustling hub of Greensboro’s journalistic, artistic and alternative community. People of all ages, shapes and sizes milled through the independent bookstore, drinking wine and craft beer, leafing through books and discussing the six-month old … Continue reading Triad-City-Beat celebrates six-month anniversary

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arts and entertainment

WUAG turns 50

Greensboro locals The Bronzed Chorus concluded the day’s festivities. (above) By Chris Nafekh, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 Students, musicians and radio die-hards gathered at Glenwood Books and Coffee on Monday July 28th, the night of WUAG’s 50th anniversary. Approaching the antiquated bookshop, the loud sounds of chatter and post-punk rock could be heard from blocks away. Vendors stood busy inside and … Continue reading WUAG turns 50

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arts and entertainment, sophia lucente

Amplifier ‘zine establishes second volume, website

By Sophia Lucente, Staff Writer Welcome to Greensboro – where art is not only born but is systematically, creatively dispersed by news-worthy forces of good. One such force is Amplifier, our city’s newest source for cultural reporting whose Volume II, Issue 1 release Friday night at the Blind Tiger drew hundreds of local art patrons. Amplifier was founded in April 2013 by UNCG English alumnus … Continue reading Amplifier ‘zine establishes second volume, website

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arts and entertainment, siera schubach

Tunes at Noon Hosts Lowland Hum

By Siera Schubach, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 Each Wednesday of the summer, Central City Park in downtown Greensboro hosts “Tunes at Noon”, a summer treat for city residents that features local and traveling musicians. A lunch time experience, families come from all over the area to hear music and enjoy food with friends. On August 13th, “Tunes at Noon” featured local … Continue reading Tunes at Noon Hosts Lowland Hum

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molly ashline, News

Aycock Auditorium may be getting a new name soon

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 The opinions surrounding the Aycock auditorium may soon become more serious. Aycock Auditorium was named for Governor Charles B. Aycock who served in office from 1901-1905. He earned this monument of legacy by expanding education within the state of North Carolina, but his name faces removal because his views on race. In modern terms, … Continue reading Aycock Auditorium may be getting a new name soon

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daniel wirtheim, Features, Slice of Life

Slice of life: The train nuts of Norfolk Southern station

By Daniel Wirtheim, Features Editor Published Sept.3, 2014      Every time I hear the train whistle I think of them. Sitting in their chairs, laughing about wives and the economy. Then the few moments of excitement when a train comes rattling by in a cloud of exhaust.     When Greensboro had a booming textile industry, little transportation hubs like the Greensboro Railway Depot … Continue reading Slice of life: The train nuts of Norfolk Southern station

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News, sydney stanley

NC Student Power Union walks out to protest

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 A series of protests organized by NC Student Power Union took place at UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Charlotte and N.C. State. UNC-Greensboro had a walkout at 1 p.m. on Friday, and students converged on the EUC lawn to voice their concerns. Protesters were encouraged to skip class, or ‘walkout’ in protest of the recent direction … Continue reading NC Student Power Union walks out to protest

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emilie mcqueen, Features

Farmer Brown

By Emilie McQueen, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 If anyone cares for a slice of Redneck Romano Cheese, or a bottle of Moonshiner’s Hot Sauce, Farmer Brown’s food truck is conveniently located beside the majestic Minerva each Monday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Not only does Farmer Brown’s provisions offer a plethora of organic vegetables, but … Continue reading Farmer Brown

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