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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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Could Magic Mushrooms Help People Cope With Their Mental Health?

Kathleen Estrada Staff Writer When talking about psychedelics, most people think of the two most common types: LSD and magic mushrooms. They also think about the hallucinating effects that these drugs cause. However, most people don’t associate these drugs with medical research, but that’s exactly where science is going. It’s asking the question, can this type of drug be the center of the next cure for … Continue reading Could Magic Mushrooms Help People Cope With Their Mental Health?

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The Cold Hard Facts on Telecommuting

Mckenzie Campbell Staff Writer Imagine this: It’s a chilly Monday morning, and you wake up early enough just in time to start your workload for the day. But, instead of being in the hassle of transporting yourself to work through non-stop traffic, you’re able to turn on your laptop with a click of a button. Without moving from the comfort of your own home, you … Continue reading The Cold Hard Facts on Telecommuting

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Do Video Games Cause Mass Shootings?

Syndney Thompson Staff Writer Another alert pops up on cell phones everywhere. Another mass shooting, it says. There was one like that the week before, and another the week before that. It becomes difficult to keep up with the increasing rate of mass shootings in America.  “It’s pretty scary,” said UNCG student Jillian Cain. “There’s that fear of ‘oh no, it’s happening again’ and you get … Continue reading Do Video Games Cause Mass Shootings?

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‘Joker’ Review

Roni MartinezStaff Writer October 4, 2019, was a momentous day for the DC cinematic universe. Yes it is true, on this day the outstanding and long awaited film ‘Joker’ was released. A gritty and raw take on a comic book character audiences have cherished for quite some time, the film achieves something that hasn’t been seen in recent comic book films. Todd Phillips, the director, … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Review

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Dove Cameron’s Edgy Entrance Into The Music Industry

Hannah HallStaff Writer Disney stars are notorious for becoming well known within pop culture once they begin a music career. Big name musicians such as Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez are great examples of pioneers of the ‘Disney Channel Star to Pop Star’ course to fame, and have gained massive amounts of radio air time. ‘Liv and Maddie’ and ‘Descendants’ star Dove Cameron, … Continue reading Dove Cameron’s Edgy Entrance Into The Music Industry

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‘Hello Privilege: It’s Me Chelsea’ Review

Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer On September 19, 2019, ‘Hello Privilege, It’s Me Chelsea’. was released on Netflix and has since received some backlash. A seemingly ambitious and well-intended endeavor, ‘Hello Privilege’ was undertaken by comedian, actress, writer, television host and activist Chelsea Handler, who is known for her brash and brazen style of comedy, and the last person you’d expect to tackle the ever-pervasive and oppressive … Continue reading ‘Hello Privilege: It’s Me Chelsea’ Review

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Tate Street Festival: Music, Art and More

Imani PuckeringStaff Writer Greensboro has an undeniably rich history of music, and the Tate Street Festival is an excellent showcase of the city’s musical talent. The festival, held on Friday, October 19th drew in more than just students and a local crowd, so it seemed. The festival was filled with a variety of music, food, and vendors, bringing together many people of different creeds. With … Continue reading Tate Street Festival: Music, Art and More

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Stop Misusing the Term “Bipolar”

Jamie HartmannWeb Content Manager/Staff Writer I was standing in line at the EUC Starbucks last week, and two people in front of me were having what seemed to be an intense conversation. I tried to ignore most of their dialogue, but was surprised when I heard one of the people say this: “…she really is the most hateful person I have ever met, she has … Continue reading Stop Misusing the Term “Bipolar”

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Trump’s Kurdish-Turkish Debacle

R.A BrockCopy Editor/Staff Writer On Oct. 6, President Donald Trump ordered the removal of U.S. assets in Syria ahead of what would become a series of attacks on Kurdish forces, who up until this point were our allies. Turkey told the U.S. that it would be rolling into Syria to attack members of the Kurdish Workers’ Party and YPK, two Kurdish parties that the Turkish … Continue reading Trump’s Kurdish-Turkish Debacle

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Fashion as a Political Statement: Bstroy’s School Shooting Hoodies Should Not Exist

Sarah Grace GooldenStaff Writer Fashion is more than just the clothes we wear. It can be art. The avant-garde gowns on runways are whimsical and beautiful but not something you’d wear in everyday life. Fashion can also be used to make a statement or as a political tool. Drag queen and former Rupaul’s Drag Race contestant, The Vixen, consistently sports dresses and costumes with a … Continue reading Fashion as a Political Statement: Bstroy’s School Shooting Hoodies Should Not Exist

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