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Another academic year is almost behind us. It was full of turmoil for the university, but it also had many successes and bright spots for many students, faculty, and staff. We at the Carolinian hope that everyone at UNCG had a fantastic year despite the challenges, and we look forward to the many good things on the horizon. Thank you for reading the publication this … Continue reading Greetings Carolinian Readers,
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By Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: Photo 12/Alamy Stock Photo After the COVID-19 lockdown, when Americans returned to the in-person workforce, Gen Z reimagined office couture to fit today’s fashion trends. The mix of remote and in-person jobs has merged office and street attire in media and fashion. During fall and winter fashion weeks, luxury designers such as Prada, Gucci, and Tory Burch … Continue reading Cubicle Couture: Why Office Attire is on the Rise in Fashion.
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Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: Wikipedia.org O. Henry was a prolific writer known for his short stories such as “The Gift of Magi” and “The Duplicity of Hargraves.” O. Henry was born William Sidney Porter in Greensboro on September 11, 1862. After his mother died when he was three, Porter, with his father and brother, moved into his father’s family home, where his … Continue reading The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy
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Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: Getty Images/Glamour Social media has lately been enthralled by the aesthetic of books. Perhaps most notable is the BookTok subcommunity on TikTok, where influencers and writers give out their reading recommendations through color coded bookshelves and share photos with books as fashion accessories. According to an article in Today, book sales have increased the last couple years, where … Continue reading Booktok: Have Books Always Been a Trend?
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Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer My connection with the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro is deeply personal. I worked there during my teens and early 20s, and I was completely enamored by the theatre’s beautiful architecture and awed by its rich history. I’m a lifelong resident of Greensboro, and I have fond memories of Christmas performances with the Piedmont Jazz Orchestra, my first date (we … Continue reading The Carolina Theatre: A Monument to Greensboro’s History
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Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: People.com The 2024 Academy Awards again held its annual awards show spectacle this past Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, featuring Jimmy Kimmel as host for the fourth time. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Oscars saw an uptick in viewership in 2023, growing from 16.675 million in 2022 to 18.755 million viewers in … Continue reading The Oscars: A Recognition of Filmmaking or Campaigning?
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By Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Photo credit: The Barn Dinner Theatre My parents’ love story began right here in Greensboro. They met while performing in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Barn Dinner Theatre, which is still a destination for all theatre lovers. Since both my parents were actors, the theatre absorbed me into its world and quickly became a second home. … Continue reading The Barn Dinner Theatre: Greensboro Landmark and the Last of its Kind
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Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Image courtesy of Caitlin Wolper, Medium.com The stereotypical movie makeover montage was enthralling to me growing up. I remember watching Miss Congeniality with my mom, with Sandra Bullock’s Gracie walking out of her makeover as “Mustang Sally” played over her transformation. Clueless featured Cher and Dion giving Tai, the new girl in school, a full-fledged girly look. These scenes aren’t … Continue reading It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope
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Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Image courtesy of Fototeca Gilardi/Getty Images Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Flowers and heart-shaped boxes filled with delicious chocolates have been hitting grocery store shelves for weeks. Dinner reservations have been placed for the relationship-driven holiday. As I get ready for my own Valentine’s Day, I wondered about the holiday’s true history. Is there actually more to it … Continue reading From Your Valentine: A Retelling of the Romantic Holiday
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By Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer Image credit: zharate1/depositphotos.com Why are we, as Americans, addicted to media coverage of violence and corruption? We can’t turn on the news or scroll through X without stumbling upon a horrific event. These stories are often stressful, so why do we continue to watch them? Why is bad news considered good news in terms of popularity? Many journalists mention … Continue reading Why is Bad News Good News?
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