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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.
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SGA discusses new initiatives for the year

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 Once school has begun, so has the SGA. Their meeting on Tuesday, September 2 included discussion of new initiatives and fees. The senators also discussed safety and emphasized their responsibility to stay aware of student complaints and concerns. UNCGreen, a sustainability organization, is pushing for establishing a Green Fund with an additional student fee. … Continue reading SGA discusses new initiatives for the year

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NC Student Power Union speaks on student involvement

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 They may have been few in number, but the UNCG students who met last Thursday for the Greensboro chapter of the North Carolina Student Power Union (NCSPU) are looking “to make some noise.” The students, proponents of radical politics, met for the first time this semester to discuss NCSPU’s future on the UNCG campus, … Continue reading NC Student Power Union speaks on student involvement

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UNCG to open new course within the History and Religious studies dept.

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 Dr. Eger a UNCG History professor and Dr. Krueger a UNCG Religious Studies professor are starting a study abroad course for Spring 2015. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students, and there will be an embedded Honors section, if one is a part of the Honors College. Dr. Krueger was passionate about … Continue reading UNCG to open new course within the History and Religious studies dept.

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Faces of UNCG, Mrs. Brenda

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 Brenda Joyce, better known as Mrs. Brenda by most of the student population, sports one of the friendliest faces on campus. Always ready with a grin and a greeting, she is well known by freshman and faculty alike for her sunny disposition as she swipes ID after ID into the dining hall cash register. … Continue reading Faces of UNCG, Mrs. Brenda

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VAAC clinic offers services to students and community

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 “Counseling is about developing strengths and improving one’s self, we go to the gym or exercise to improve our bodies, and seeing a counselor can be the equivalent to help strengthen your personal well-being or condition yourself for better relationships,” stated by the VACC Director, Dr. Keith Mobley. The Nicholas A. VACC Counseling and … Continue reading VAAC clinic offers services to students and community

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Haven intends to educate students on sexual assault prevention

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 As first year students at UNCG, each person is required to complete Alcohol Edu, an educational program designed by EVERFI to inform students on the dangers of binge and underage drinking. This year, UNCG has implemented Haven, a new program designed by the same company to discuss sexual misconduct as an additional requirement. Haven … Continue reading Haven intends to educate students on sexual assault prevention

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Car crashes into UNCG clock tower outside of Jackson Library

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 On Thursday August 28 a white Buick Park Avenue crashed into the clock tower in front of the library and spirit rock. The white male in his 40’s driving the car was highly intoxicated reports say. The car came from the EUC Library area, rolled in front of the library did not slow speed … Continue reading Car crashes into UNCG clock tower outside of Jackson Library

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Faculty members combat withdrawal policy

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 In the summer of 2013, the UNC Board of Governors passed a new academic standing and withdrawal policy that created waves of contention across the UNC system. Since the policy’s enactment at the start of the Fall 2014 semester, students and faculty alike are attempting to gauge the potential impact of these changes on … Continue reading Faculty members combat withdrawal policy

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UNCG students rally on EUC lawn for Ferguson

By Astrid Hacker, Staff Writer Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 “As a society I feel that we are truly moving backwards in the issue of race. Too many of us have stopped fighting! Its time to take a stand.” Alyson Swann, a UNCG student made this statement last Tuesday afternoon as she and several other UNCG students gathered together to rally for an event … Continue reading UNCG students rally on EUC lawn for Ferguson

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International Civil Rights Museum gets ten new board members

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 On August 5 the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) announced they would be expanding their board from fifteen to twenty-five. The original board was mostly made up of activists and political leaders with some corporate voices. The majority of the new additions are from corporations, with two lawyers and some union, community … Continue reading International Civil Rights Museum gets ten new board members

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