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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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Should’ve Just Been Called “The Foundation.”

Naima Said Staff Writer Wrong Turn 7: The Foundation (2021) is the most recent installment in the Wrong Turn franchise, though exploits its commonality with only the name. The film, starring Charlotte Vega, follows a group of friends who intentionally hike off-trail in the Appalachian Mountains.  It’s quite evident the original Wrong Turn (2003) screenwriter Alan B. McElroy returned.  Though in his efforts to subvert … Continue reading Should’ve Just Been Called “The Foundation.”

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Step Into The World of Evermore

Hannah Hall Arts and Entertainment Editor Taylor Swift has been a dominating force in the music industry since her debut self-titled album nearly fourteen years ago, so it should be no surprise to anyone that the pop star used her time in quarantine to create and release two new albums. The most recent of the two albums, Evermore, has become a solid rotation to the … Continue reading Step Into The World of Evermore

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Another COVID-19 Outbreak at the Alamance County Jail Prompts Bail Reform Conversation

Austin Horne Editor ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Another COVID-19 outbreak was discovered February 6th at the Alamance County Jail after a larger outbreak last year that prompted bail reform protests. According to the Sheriff’s Office, one inmate and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The NC Department of Health and Human Services defines an outbreak as two or more confirmed cases in a period … Continue reading Another COVID-19 Outbreak at the Alamance County Jail Prompts Bail Reform Conversation

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MFA Thesis Readings Bring Hope During COVID-19 Pandemic

Victoria Cox Staff Writer As COVID-19 continues to rage on, everyone at UNCG has had to adapt to the constant changes that the pandemic has brought. From online, hybrid, and some in-person classes, the Creative Writing MFA program has found a way to persevere. Normally, readings would be held at Scuppernong Books, but with the pandemic this has changed. This has been a challenging year, … Continue reading MFA Thesis Readings Bring Hope During COVID-19 Pandemic

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UNCG School of Arts: The Importance of Graphic Design

Alexis Boone Staff Writer Here at UNCG, the School of Arts mission is to establish three enthusiastically held standards: the investigation of thoughts through visual expressions is both vital and socially important, that comprehension of visual correspondence inside contemporary society is basic for an educated perspective, and that an appreciation and knowledge on, over a wide period, is fundamental for both youthful researchers and upcoming … Continue reading UNCG School of Arts: The Importance of Graphic Design

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Movie Review: Soul

Naima Said Staff Writer Is there a set moment in time your life is supposed to begin? Soul is an animated Pixar drama-comedy that debuted in 2020. Directed by Pete Docter, the story follows Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), our first African American Pixar protagonist, who is a band teacher at a middle school, with a passion for Jazz. Wanting a chance, a former student gives him … Continue reading Movie Review: Soul

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Finding Internship Openings in the Time of COVID

McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer Internships are integral to success after college. They allow for students to experience work environments that coincide with their desired career fields. And as if finding a meaningful internship isn’t already difficult enough, it may seem like the current pandemic has made searching for these openings even more trying. To decrease the effects of COVID-19, face-to-face opportunities were cancelled this past … Continue reading Finding Internship Openings in the Time of COVID

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Cottagecore: Youth Embrace Agricultural Aesthetic in Modern Age

Sydney Thompson Staff Writer As the length of quarantine and social distancing extends indefinitely into the future, teenagers and young adults on TikTok and Instagram increase postings of themselves with dreamy filters and DIY hobbies that require them to use their hands. They may also be wearing clothes that remind one of eras past, with a few modern touches and bright colors.  These social media … Continue reading Cottagecore: Youth Embrace Agricultural Aesthetic in Modern Age

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The Power of Memes: Ted Cruz Deserves To Be Shamed

Sarah Grace Goolden Editor As the state of Texas was ravaged by a historic winter storm which resulted in property damage, injury and even death, Senator Ted Cruz fled the disaster for an impromptu vacation to Cancun, Mexico. He returned the next day, calling the trip “a mistake” and claiming it was in hopes of being a “good dad.” The internet was, as usual, quick … Continue reading The Power of Memes: Ted Cruz Deserves To Be Shamed

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