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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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Guilford County School Board approves teacher salary scale

By Astrid Hacker, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 Two weeks ago the 2014-15 salary for Guilford County public school teachers was released. The fact that this news came after many schools had already begun class for the current academic year raised a few questions. This new salary scale, approved August 12 by the Guilford County Board of Education, regulates the previous instances … Continue reading Guilford County School Board approves teacher salary scale

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From Ferguson to Greensboro, police departments under fire

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 In a video making its circulations around the Internet, Rufus Scales, 27, is seen face down, being handcuffed by an officer on August 4. Upon review of this video you can hear Scales ask “what did I do?” then telling his brother Devin Scales, 22, “make sure you get this on camera, too. I … Continue reading From Ferguson to Greensboro, police departments under fire

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New Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs speaks on public education

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 After 15 years of working in the UNC system, Charles Maimone will continue to serve North Carolina’s public higher education system as he takes on his role as UNC Greensboro’s new Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs. Since 2008, Maimone worked as UNC Wilmington’s Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer. 2008 marked … Continue reading New Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs speaks on public education

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UNCG’s Greek life’s recruitment week

By Emilie McQueen Published in print Aug.20, 2014 A new school year has snuck its way into our lives again, which means a novel time for one to embark on new opportunities and adventures. Whether a freshman or a senior, there is a chance for everyone to do something different this fall. Formal recruitment and Fall Rush Week are just around the corner once classes … Continue reading UNCG’s Greek life’s recruitment week

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Reynolds residence hall re-opens with new renovations

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 The beginning of the 2014-2015 academic school year brought many changes to the campus of UNCG. One of the most noticeable structural changes to the campus is the newly renovated high-rise dorm, Reynolds hall. “I’m glad to hear that they had it renovated,” said Alaisha Pratt, a senior at UNCG. “I lived there my … Continue reading Reynolds residence hall re-opens with new renovations

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Calculating the student budget

By Mary McLean, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 The start of the new semester always brings familiar sights and sounds to campus. Professors walk around lugging suitcases full of syllabi, different groups take up the EUC lawn for team building exercises, and there are freshman trying to walk into Mary Foust because they haven’t figured out the difference between the dorm and … Continue reading Calculating the student budget

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Students with intellectual disabilities can now apply for federal aid

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 UNCG is one of only 34 programs allowing students with disabilities the opportunity to access federal aid. This opportunity came about when Beyond Academics was designated a Comprehensive Training Program (CTP) by the U.S Department of Education, enabling students access to federal grants. This may mean little to those who are unaware of the … Continue reading Students with intellectual disabilities can now apply for federal aid

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New phone app offers students price comparison on textbooks

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 As the new school year approaches, students around the country are once again faced with the dreaded task of purchasing books. Fortunately, BIGWORDS is working to make this process easier and more cost effective. Founded in 2001, BIGWORDS is a company designed to compare prices of textbooks around the country. “The app is a … Continue reading New phone app offers students price comparison on textbooks

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UNC Security Council makes recommendations

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 On July 31st the UNC Campus Security Initiative (CSI) published their final report. The Campus Security Panel was a cooperative effort with security personnel, students, faculty, staff, and administrators from all 17 UNC campuses. The report included a thorough study of student security and campus public safety and recorded thirty-six recommendations, twelve of which … Continue reading UNC Security Council makes recommendations

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UNCG alum accused of plagiarism

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 In 2011, Mary Willingham, a former learning specialist at UNC-Chapel Hill, revealed that the university staged fake lectures and allowed plagiarized work to slip under the radar so student-athletes could focus more on the scoreboard and less on the gradebook. Now, nearly three years later, the tables have turned and charges of academic misconduct … Continue reading UNCG alum accused of plagiarism

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