Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer The past year has seen many different attacks carried out by radical affiliates. Many people will remember the attacks on Paris at the Bataclan stadium and elsewhere, or perhaps the recent attacks in Brussels will ring a bell to others. However, many may not have heard about the terrorist attacks in Kenya, in Pakistan or in … Continue reading The Media’s Portrayal of Terrorism: A Double Standard?
Jamie Howell Staff Writer On Wednesday March 30, Dr. Markus M.L. Crepaz hosted a lecture called “Refugees, the future of the European Union and the limits of community.” Dr. Crepaz is a professor of Political Science and head of the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia; his lecture was based on the refugee crises from the perspective of the European Union. … Continue reading University of Georgia professor discusses refugee crises through EU lens
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer What will happen to the world if bees become extinct — will fruit, nuts, coffee and even the human race — survive? Due to the significant decline of bee populations around the world, these are just a few of the questions people are asking. Robert Jacobs, of the Guilford County Beekeeping Association, spoke with The Carolinian regarding the environmental … Continue reading A stinging threat: What’s happening to the bees?
Maggie Young News Editor Land of the free and home of the brave. It’s election season, and politicians can be seen making speeches about ensuring a brighter future, “making America great again,” or discussing the threat of losing what an innumerable amount of public figures have called “the greatest country in the world.” Inspirational political jargon is used to amp up the spirit of … Continue reading Live free and die
Matt Harris Staff Writer There are few things more universally terrifying than the possibility of an out-of-control force affecting one’s well-being. Many people tend to take their relative comfort for granted when it comes to basic living necessities like water, food and housing. Considering all the worrisome things that threaten the world at seemingly every corner, many feel that they should just be able to … Continue reading Terror in the Tap: water contamination fears continue
Catie Byrne Features Editor Most, if not everyone, is aware of global warming and the ever-encroaching environmental doom of climate change. It is a slow death to this planet, it is inescapable and it is as easily observable as the daily and nightly smog in the sky people call sunrise and sunset. And while most people have some idea as the ways in which climate … Continue reading The threat of corporations and climate change
Matt Harris Staff Writer If you’re like me, you may have visited the UNCG rec center plenty of times without paying much attention to the looming rock wall tucked into the corner behind the treadmills and ellipticals. I’ve always regarded the wall with intrigue, while also assuming I had nowhere near the strength or coordination to hoist my body to the top of it. On … Continue reading Rock on, Climb on
Maggie Young News Editor Scott Dikkers, founder and former editor of the satirical newspaper, “The Onion,” spoke to an audience of students and faculty last Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Elon University. Expectedly so, Dikkers addressed his audience with humor and quick wit, living up to what one might expect of an editor of a satire publication. To the audience, he detailed his entry into … Continue reading Scott Dikkers speaks on being co-founder of most trusted news source in history
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer Simran Sethi, author of “Bread, Wine, Chocolate,” discussed the lack of diversity in our food sources last Friday at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro. Approximately two dozen people were in attendance for the program, which also included a chocolate tasting. Sethi explained the evolution of her book to her audience as being motivated by personal interest and experience. … Continue reading Chocolate tasting celebrates food diversity
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer The University’s Multicultural Resource Center, or the Office of Intercultural Engagement, held a discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 24, which explored what it means to be a minority in a society that is not always as politically correct as it intends to be. The discussion was called, “From Micro to 100 Real Quick,” which is a play on … Continue reading Article on Discussion Forum
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