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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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Report from UNCG Finds Childcare Inequality Impacting Hispanic Families

Christopher BouzaneStaff Writer New research conducted by UNC Greensboro (UNCG) and the National Research Center for Hispanic Children and Families have determined that four in 10 low-income Hispanic households pay at least four times above the federal benchmark for child care costs.  The data sourced for this report comes from the 2012 National Survey of Early Care and Education (NSECE), a set of four nationally … Continue reading Report from UNCG Finds Childcare Inequality Impacting Hispanic Families

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Happy Birthday, “Zeppelin IV”

Emily HicksStaff Writer What do you think of when you hear the name Led Zeppelin? For a lot of people, their iconic song “Stairway to Heaven” comes to mind first. Even for those who aren’t avid listeners of the iconic rock and roll band of the late 60s and 70s, “Stairway to Heaven” is a classic that has been heard on the radio time and … Continue reading Happy Birthday, “Zeppelin IV”

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“Dolemite is My Name”

Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer “Dolemite is my name and fucking up motherfuckers is my game!” Is a line that reigns true as Eddie Murphy makes a triumphant return to comedy by portraying the legendary comedian, Rudy Ray Moore, in the 2019 Netflix film, “Dolemite Is My Name.” The film had its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7th of this year and … Continue reading “Dolemite is My Name”

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“There Existed an Addiction to Blood”

Roni MartinezStaff Writer The eclectic rap group Clipping’s latest project is one that will leave listeners discombobulated and in deep thought. With themes of racism, gun violence, police brutality, and several instances of vivid and gory imagery, “There Existed an Addiction to Blood” is a buffet of ideas and experimentation. On top of all this, you also get fantastic and complex lyricism, worthy of looking … Continue reading “There Existed an Addiction to Blood”

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Rex Orange County: “Pony”

Hannah HallStaff Writer Rex Orange County has been on a steady rise to popularity within the alternative and indie music scene in the last few years. From his bluesy beats to his catchy lyrics, he is a favorite for the social media-based generation of today. With his latest release, “Pony”, Rex Orange County is entering a new chapter of his music career in the best … Continue reading Rex Orange County: “Pony”

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The 40 Anniversary of Greensboro Massacre

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Sunday Nov. 3, those who have lived Greensboro may know of the massacre that occurred 40 years ago now in 1979. This tragic event that took place when members of the Ku Klux Klan and American Nazi Party opened fire on Communist Workers’ Party as well as others who particpated in what was called ‘Death to the Klan’ march in Greensboro, … Continue reading The 40 Anniversary of Greensboro Massacre

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UNCG: A Historical Perspective

Hannah LarsonStaff Writer Behind the walls of the campus, lives a very rich history that has shaped the university into what it is today.  The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, was founded back in 1891 by a man named Charles Duncan McIver. The following year, the school opened its doors. Initially, the institution was established as a women’s college and provided a business and … Continue reading UNCG: A Historical Perspective

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How the Internet Changed Journalism

Sydney Thompson Staff Writer The news has become increasingly important to the American populace. During the 2016 election, the term “fake news” was coined, describing articles used as propaganda for politics that contained significant amounts of false information. These articles brought awareness to the public of mistakes that journalists can make and the occasional unreliability of internet news.  Some Americans do not feel that modern-day journalism … Continue reading How the Internet Changed Journalism

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Is Education Important?

Kathleen Estrada Staff Writer In 2009, a lot of things affected the lives of millions of people. It was the year Barack Obama became president. The same year Michael Jackson passed away. The very year that Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift at the VMA awards. However, it was also the year that for some, signified the end of The Great Recession.  The year was supposed to … Continue reading Is Education Important?

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Setting and Accomplishing Goals

Megan Pociask Staff Writer There’s a surprising amount of evidence that supports practical ways to implement productive steps towards achieving what might often seem like far-fetched goals. For instance, while perhaps not far-fetched, but certainly challenging, graduation is a clear goal that college students set out with the expectation to achieve. Then, typically, that expectation transforms into finding a job that has something to do with … Continue reading Setting and Accomplishing Goals

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