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?
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?
Victoria Starbuck Staff Writer “Over the Edge or You Done Me Wrong,” performed by the Touring Theatre of North Carolina, utilizes southern voices to explore the depths of the human psyche. While the “Over the Edge” actors displayed emotions that are generally considered inappropriate for public consumption, their audience provided the space to explore this. The black box setting and the sparseness … Continue reading “Over the Edge or You Done Me Wrong”
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer As November edges closer and closer to the holiday season, it is relevant to think about all of the people who may not have as much to be excited for. According to the Census Bureau, the rate of college students living in poverty is at about 15.2 percent. While this number is alarming, it does not account … Continue reading College poverty: The disturbing story
Shaquille Blackstone Staff Writer After encouragement from faculty, students and local law enforcement, Dr. Omar Ali, Interim Dean of the International Honors College, formed the Student Advisory Council for UNCG Police last April with the intent of beginning the council this fall. Sept. 9 marked the second interest meeting for the Student Advisory Council for UNCG Police. Ali’s purpose in forming … Continue reading Advisory council establishes community communication
Catie Byrne Features Editor Throughout the summer, Siasa, UNCG’s Pan African Coalition, established a seven week learning program with the intent of teaching specialized education not typically taught to young black children in public school systems. Former and current Siasa members, Adreanna Carter, Tyrelle Lee, Shanquel Spellman and Andrea Picou, worked alongside these children and agreed to share their experiences and inspiration behind the project. … Continue reading Siasa summer school
Molly Ashline Staff Writer The stereotypical image that may come to mind for people who have never seen a Take Back the Night rally is a group of feminists marching in a circle with pickets that say “No means no.” While that is how Take Back the Night (TBTN) may have looked in the 1960s when it started in the United States, it has … Continue reading Take back the night
Jessica Matthis Staff Writer With over 100 exchange or study-abroad options available around the world for summer, spring, fall or winter semesters, international study is possible for many, if not all students at UNCG. In fact, according to UNCG’s official study abroad webpage, about 400 UNCG students study abroad every year. These students come from almost 50 different countries and a wide range … Continue reading UNCG: British perspectives
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