Land Acknowledgement Plaque Dedication

Meagan BessStaff Writer On Nov. 12, the Land Acknowledgement Plaque Dedication occurred in the Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE). The Native American Student Association (NASA) played a major role in this event, as well as the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) and other students from UNCG and those within the community. The purpose of a land acknowledgment plaque is, “to recognize the indigenous peoples who have … Continue reading Land Acknowledgement Plaque Dedication

A Farewell Piece: Features Editor Lauren Summers

Lauren SummersFeatures Editor At the beginning of 2018, I had no idea I would become so intertwined with The Carolinian newspaper, because prior to January, I had absolutely no journalism experience. While I have spent the majority of my life incredibly passionate about writing short stories and poetry, I had never written a newspaper article. Returning home last December from spending half a year abroad … Continue reading A Farewell Piece: Features Editor Lauren Summers

Spartan Community Service: Make it a Living, Lifelong Giving

Meagan Bess  Staff Writer  The purpose of a resume is not to just list work experience and relevant coursework, but it’s also about displaying to a prospective employer that a student had some commitment to serve whenever possible during their college career. What is community service? Many might have their own definition of this act due to personal experiences, but community service is unpaid work … Continue reading Spartan Community Service: Make it a Living, Lifelong Giving

Spartan Night Live: A Night of Laughs

Justin Foxx Staff Writer  There are few things as unifying as shared laughter and good times, both things that were found in abundance on Saturday, Nov. 10 during one of the regularly scheduled Spartan Night Live’s in the EUC Auditorium. The event was held by the UNCG’s Office of Campus Activities and Programs (CAP), which coordinates events and opportunities around campus, and ultimately serves to … Continue reading Spartan Night Live: A Night of Laughs

Let’s Talk About Sex

Quentin Merritt Staff Writer  The sex talk. This talk is typically known as a dreaded conversation between parents and children that leads to a flustered explanation of intercourse on the part of the parents, and mortification on the part of the child. The taboo surrounding sex within American society is dangerous because it can often lead to misinformation or no information at all, which can … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sex

The Art Tales of the Brothers Grimm

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer  On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Weatherspoon Art Museum held a gallery exhibit for the “Dread & Delight: Fairy Tales in an Anxious World.” The art pieces that were on display focused solely on the tales of the Brothers Grimm, recreated from the artist’s own interpretation. From Rapunzel and Cinderella to Hansel and Gretel as well as a few unknown tales, each … Continue reading The Art Tales of the Brothers Grimm

Check, Check! Open Mic Night at UNCG

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman  Staff Writer  A sea of people bustled in as the host, atop a mobile stage, welcomed everyone in the ballroom. The event was called Open Mic Night, located at the EUC Cone Ballroom from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. It was hosted by Campus Activities & Programs (CAP). The event started off slowly at first but it soon unraveled, with … Continue reading Check, Check! Open Mic Night at UNCG

A Spartans Guide to Graduating

Lauren Summers Features Editor As the end of a semester is quickly approaching, it’s important for seniors who are graduating this December to think about this upcoming chapter in their lives. The past four (or more) years of college have likely been a whirlwind for anyone at the end of their undergraduate journey, and while the final semester of college is a whirlwind in itself, … Continue reading A Spartans Guide to Graduating

We Are Proud to Present A Presentation About The Herero of Namibia

Rachel Spinella Staff Writer  On Thursday, Nov. 1, the UNCG School of Theater presented the play “We Are Proud To Present A Presentation About The Herero of Namibia” on campus in the Sprinkle Theater on Tate Street. The play was directed by Calandra Hackney, who is an artist and an educator with a B.A. in Theatre Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. … Continue reading We Are Proud to Present A Presentation About The Herero of Namibia

Dr. Fulani Shakes the Nation

Quentin Merritt Staff Writer The election of Barack Hussein Obama was a historic moment for the United States of America. By electing him as the first black president, people of color in the U.S. were finally given a voice that they believed could represent them. Before the confirmation of Obama’s presidency, however, there was another trailblazer setting fire to the conventions of the American ballot. … Continue reading Dr. Fulani Shakes the Nation