Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief When I was first offered the job as Editor-in-Chief of The Carolinian, I had no idea what a ride I was in for. Between the long nights, the hard decisions and the complete annihilation of the Oxford Comma from my vocabulary, taking on this position has been the most difficult, yet the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I joined The Carolinian … Continue reading Farewell for Now: Editor-in-Chief Krysten Heberly
Gabrielle LowreyStaff Writer On Wednesday Nov. 20 students at Gatewood art studios held an art intervention to raise awareness about the lack of time art students have to eat lunch between their classes. Five art students at UNCG came together to create an art collective entitled ‘Take a Lunch Break,’ which discusses the 10 minute breaks given between their 3 hour classes that are usually … Continue reading Art Intervention: ‘Take a lunch break’ at UNCG
Rachel SpinellaStaff Writer On Nov. 21 of 2019, according to CBS News, reports were made that a white supremacist manifesto was sent to students of Syracuse University through AirDrop. However, two days ago, the chancellor stated that it was likely a hoax while also pointing out that the school hadn’t responded to other racist incidents. On Monday, authorities said they had received reports in which … Continue reading Supremacist Manifesto at Syracuse University?
Megan PociaskStaff Writer The ultra-divisive hate group, Westboro Baptist Church made multiple stops at various universities throughout North Carolina, including Guilford College, Duke, and UNCG last Monday on November 18. Though they legally could not be stopped, the arrival of the hate group, most commonly known for its outlandish jeering towards gay people and offensive displays at military funerals, prompted students, professors and others to … Continue reading What to do about Hate Groups
Kathleen Estrada Staff Writer On Nov. 5, 2019, UNCG issued out an email to all students addressing the confirmed case of the mumps on campus. The email stated that there was one confirmed case and that all involved/ close contacts had been contacted by the Health Department of Guilford County. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that “Mumps is a contagious disease that is … Continue reading Mumps Outbreak Among N.C. College Campuses
Megan Pociask Staff Writer The apparel industry is one of the largest markets in the world. In Dec. of 2017, the United States apparel market brought in 23.3 billion dollars through sales from retail shops. The textile industry also happens to be one of the most environmentally unfriendly markets in the world and the onset of fast fashion with brands like H&M, Zara, or Forever … Continue reading Sustainable Options in a World of Textiles
McKenzie Campbell Staff Writer In a world where fast fashion thrives, it may be difficult to believe that fast fashion industries are not entirely eco-friendly. From stores like Zara and Forever 21, the brands rely heavily on practices that affect the environment poorly. In response, multiple brands, both luxury and affordable, have made the switch to sustainable fashion to help combat the growing climate change … Continue reading The Fashion Industries’ Climate Change Epidemic
Megan Pociask Staff Writer Formerly the lead vocalist for LOOKOUT! Records band Squirtgun, currently apart of the band NEVERNEW, as well the serving editor-in-chief of “Forklift, Ohio: A Journal of Poetry, Cooking, & Light Industrial Safety”, the multi-faceted poet Matt Hart was gracious enough to share some of his latest musings with the Greensboro community on Nov. 14 at Scuppernong Books. After preparatory introductions and … Continue reading Poet Matt Hart Shares His Latest Book, “Everything Breaking / For Good”
Kathleen Estrada Staff Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 12 the much anticipated Disney + launched, opening the vault of Disney to the public. In a similar stance to the popularized Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime, the app is set to offer Disney owned exclusive content. Which includes companies like Pixar, Marvel, the Star Wars franchise and even National Geographic. Many are attracted to the price of $6.99 … Continue reading Disney + Now Streaming
Sydney Thompson Staff Writer On a cold Wednesday morning of Nov. 13, the reading room on the highest floor of the Jackson library had coffee and warm snacks waiting for students. On a table are supplies to make buttons with the signature flags of the LGBT+ identities. Several books lay out, resources for those same students. The Jackson Library had hosted its first Queer Cafe that … Continue reading Queer Cafe invites LGBT+ students
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