Catie Byrne Features Editor Written, starring, and produced by actor, Tommy Wiseau, “The Room,” has become a cult classic bad movie. Encouraged by friends, I decided to watch the movie with a friend, drunk. Ranking at a respectable 35 percent on movie review website, Rotten Tomatoes, I prepared myself for a good time. When your cognition is slowed, it’s hard to be particularly critical of … Continue reading Experiencing “The Room”
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Health and fitness have become increasingly popular and talked about over the last few years, in part because there are so many different avenues and diets that people can incorporate into their lives in order to shed a few pounds or detox their systems. Veganism, vegetarianism, paleo diets and many other lifestyle changes can be mentioned … Continue reading LGBTQ Community and Health Discussion
Catie Byrne Features Editor Dubbed “Wiley Day,” on Saturday, April 23, the approximately 20 first-to-fifth grade students from Wiley Elementary School’s after-school program, African American Male Initiative, came to visit UNCG. Wiley Day Coordinator and UNCG senior, Jessica Twitchell, spoke to The Carolinian prior to the event, to preview as well as give insights into the inspiration and coordination of Wiley Day. “My major goal … Continue reading Wiley day
Lauren Cherry Editor I have put off writing this farewell for as long as humanly possible but alas printing time is quickly approaching so here it goes. My time here began here at the start of my sophomore year so I have some trouble recalling my life at this university before the Carolinian. A large part of my college career has … Continue reading Farewell
Matt Harris Features Editor My roommate owns a 7-inch record by a band called Styrofoam Ceiling: two songs on transparent, surf green vinyl, packaged in a clear plastic sleeve with a small card inside that gives the name of the band, the names of the songs, a serial number and absolutely nothing else. And though this may not seem like much, all the information that … Continue reading So long, college: a reflection before graduation
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer “It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.” — David Attenborough April 22nd of each year marks the anniversary of an environmental movement that promotes awareness … Continue reading 2016 Earth Day Celebration
Matt Harris Staff Writer One afternoon last week, there was a moment after class where I was walking down the middle of College Avenue, completely mesmerized by the blue skies and blossoming trees that still seemed alien to me, after months of cold weather. There was a light breeze, there were birds chirping, and it all seemed completely perfect — if there is truly … Continue reading Spring is a beautiful season and I hate it
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer On Saturday, April 16, Guilford College hosted an LGBT symposium that shed light on the different experiences the LGBT community has had with religion and health. The first panel explored the topic of religion, largely within varying Christian sects, and how things like the Quaker lifestyle and the Nigerian Baptist Church had an impact on their … Continue reading Symposium on the LGBT Community and religion
Catie Byrne Features Editor On Friday, April 15, members and allies of the LGBT community across the United States participated in the National Day of Silence. In taking a vow of silence for the day, participants intend to highlight the discrimination, bullying and harassment members of the LGBT community endured through the absence of their voice. In 1996, the first Day of Silence (DOS) was … Continue reading Day of silence isn’t loud enough
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer There are many words and phrases used daily by peers that can easily be classified as offensive, inclusive or stereotypical. The Gamma chapter of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority and Kaleidoscope, from the Office of Intercultural Engagement, hosted an event to highlight a few examples of these words and their backgrounds. Tiffany Boley, Senior Undergraduate Media Specialist, began the … Continue reading Who can say what: offensive, inclusion and language
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