Category: featured

featured, News

How UNCG students can qualify for the federal student debt forgiveness program

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer In October 2022, applications will open for President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. This plan was announced Aug. 24 and promises to forgive up to $20,000 for those who are eligible and who apply through the proper channels.  According to a survey conducted by financial coaching company Student Loan Planner, 53 percent of high-debt student loan borrowers experience depression, nine … Continue reading How UNCG students can qualify for the federal student debt forgiveness program

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Opinions

A Progressive Administration After All?

Joe Clark Staff Writer The Democratic Party and the Biden Administration are markedly more soft-spoken than their immediate predecessor, and there has been little vocalization (let alone action) of the sweeping reforms promised on the campaign trail. This has been much to the chagrin of those who hoped for “the most progressive administration in American history,” as Joe Biden himself proclaimed while on campaign during … Continue reading A Progressive Administration After All?

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
arts and entertainment, featured

The North Carolina Folk Festival Is Almost Here

Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer As the year draws closer to an end, we approach the September dates for the Fifth Annual North Carolina Folk Festival. The venue features many local artisans, food trucks, music and community. For newcomers, it may seem like an expensive, difficult experience to navigate, but the reality is more welcoming than many may realize. Here’s what to know going into the … Continue reading The North Carolina Folk Festival Is Almost Here

Unknown's avatarcarolinianweb1 Comment
featured, Pro Sports, Sports

NFL 2022-2023 Season Preview – AFC Predictions

Ethan Engellau Editor, Sports This Thursday night, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills kick off the highly anticipated NFL season at SoFi Stadium, facing defending champions: the Los Angeles Rams.  With an endless number of off-season moves, the league projects to have more competition and a scrambling of the standings from previous years. These are my predictions for how the AFC standings will pan out.  … Continue reading NFL 2022-2023 Season Preview – AFC Predictions

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Features

Fall Events Calendar

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer Festivals NC Folk Festival In downtown Greensboro from Sept. 9-11 is the NC Folk Festival. This festival is a celebration of local artists, food and culture. 300 local artists will be performing throughout the three-day event. The festival is free to attend and is sponsored by UNCG.  Greensboro Taco and Margarita Festival (Sept 24) At the Greensboro Coliseum on Sept. … Continue reading Fall Events Calendar

Unknown's avatarcarolinianweb1 Comment
featured, Pro Sports, Sports

Charlotte Hornets fire James Borrego

Brayden Stamps Editor, Sports The Charlotte Hornets have fired James Borrego after four seasons with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Borrego had been the head man in Charlotte since the 2018-2019 season after taking over for Steve Clifford. Borrego coached the Hornets to a 39-43 record in his first season, Kemba Walker’s last with the team, which resulted in the team barely missing … Continue reading Charlotte Hornets fire James Borrego

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
featured, Pro Sports, Sports

Dan Snyder Caught Cooking

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer Washington Commanders owner, Dan Snyder, is in the hot seat once again, which may lead to Snyder’s timely exit from the National Football League.  The Washington football organization has been dealt an intricate hand this offseason, rebranding the team to the Commanders, welcoming a new franchise Quarterback, Carson Wentz, and now allegedly cooking the books.  Earlier this month, reports surfaced … Continue reading Dan Snyder Caught Cooking

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
arts and entertainment, featured, What to Watch

Marry or Move on in Netflix’s New Dating Experiment

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer In some relationships, there is one partner ready to tie the knot while the other is still skeptical. That person could not be ready for reasons like financial stability or because they just don’t know if their partner is the one they want to spend the rest of their lives with. Whatever the case may be, this is what the … Continue reading Marry or Move on in Netflix’s New Dating Experiment

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
arts and entertainment, featured, What to Watch

Must See Movies For Summer Break

Kevin Six Staff Writer Summer Break is on the horizon but the excitement is not quite here yet as UNCG students are jumping that last hurdle of the semester known as Exam Season. Good luck and best wishes are in order for all students studying hard and taking their exams along with congratulations to the graduating Class of 2022. As summer draws closer, much fun … Continue reading Must See Movies For Summer Break

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment
arts and entertainment, featured, What to Watch

A Movie Review: King Richard

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer “King Richard” is a movie based on the true story of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players, Venus and Serena Williams. It was first released in theaters in November of 2020 and put on HBO Max around that same time, but didn’t take off until December of that year. It is now available to watch on … Continue reading A Movie Review: King Richard

Unknown's avatarcarolinianwebLeave a comment