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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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Texas Officer Who Shot Atatiana Jefferson Arrested on Murder Charges

Myra BariStaff Writer On Oct. 14, 2019, days after a Fort Worth police officer shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in her home, the officer in question was charged with murder.  The officer was identified as Aaron Dean, and he resigned rather than being fired for violating a number of policies in the department, according to Ed Kraus, Chief of Police.  According to court records, Dean … Continue reading Texas Officer Who Shot Atatiana Jefferson Arrested on Murder Charges

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Colonial Williamsburg

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor Almost three centuries ago, the city of Williamsburg, the original capital of Jamestown was founded in 1699. The city was named in honor of the reigning monarch at the time, King William III. Prior to its founding, it was once a part of a Native American tribe known as the Powhatan Confederacy. The Powhatan Confederacy was most notably known as the tribe … Continue reading Colonial Williamsburg

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Hollywood Children: Insights on having Famous Parents

Gabrielle LoweryStaff Writer We all love looking at our favorite celebrities walking the red carpet, playing roles in big film and television productions and other mediated spotlights. We feel as if we know them because of the life they display on social media but what goes on in the lives of their children? How has the Hollywood industry affected the children of celebrities? Many of … Continue reading Hollywood Children: Insights on having Famous Parents

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Iranian Activist Nadia Murad Attempting to Take ISIS to Trial

Megan Pociask Staff Writer It’s not difficult to sympathize with the heartbreak caused by the atrocities formed at the hands of terrorists. Though, fully grasping the depth of that heartbreak is something most likely rather unknown to those who have not been directly impacted.  Nadia Murad, a person whose name has become familiar over recent years, is a member of the Yazidi ethnic and religious group, … Continue reading Iranian Activist Nadia Murad Attempting to Take ISIS to Trial

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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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