Millennial mythbusters

Jayda Brunson     Staff Writer Stereotypes pertaining to the current generation have varied widely over the past few years. Millennials fall into the age range of 18-33. These stereotypical beliefs often range from dating culture, success rates, substance abuse,  religiousness, the rate of pregnancy/STDS and our spending habits. Often times these cliché ideas that exist have a way of overshadowing the true facts and … Continue reading Millennial mythbusters

Dr. Mark Rifkin weighs in on HB2

Catie Byrne Features Editor Dr. Mark Rifkin, director of the women’s and gender studies department and professor of English, sat down with The Carolinian to share his thoughts and insights on HB-2. Dr. Rifkin is the author of three books and he has worked at UNCG since 2008. Q 1: “So, what do you think the legislation of House Bill 2 means for North Carolina, … Continue reading Dr. Mark Rifkin weighs in on HB2

Spotlight: Jenn Goodman on HB-2

Catie Byrne Features Editor “This is probably that one thing that is going to turn into the big national debacle, go to the Supreme Court, and finally fix this shit once and for all,” said UNCG senior and transgender woman, 39-year-old Jenn Goodman, of the recent passage of the House Bill 2, which criminalizes transgender people who attempt to use the bathroom which corresponds with … Continue reading Spotlight: Jenn Goodman on HB-2

Going away: Things I learned in Mexico’s most beautiful city

Matt Harris  Staff Writer I spent nearly three months preparing for a trip to Guanajuato, Mexico, to see my girlfriend, who is currently studying abroad there. I started planning, in fact, before she even left. At first the planning was mental – I made checklists of things I would need or things I wanted to do while there and read about all the things the … Continue reading Going away: Things I learned in Mexico’s most beautiful city

Cheap, Fun, Local Eatery

Jayda Brunson    Staff Writer The residents of Greensboro pride themselves in the many down-to-earth eateries available throughout the area. One particularly earthy restaurant that Greensboro has to offer is “The People’s Perk.” Founded in October of 2013 by two citizen artists, Nancy Lenk and Karen Archia, the interior design of “The People’s Perk,” this restaurant is a unique collage, because it features the drawings … Continue reading Cheap, Fun, Local Eatery

Protestors slam HB-2 in Raleigh

Catie Byrne Features Editor Upon arrival to the transgender rally against House Bill 2 on Friday, April 1, the air was fraught with the chants of 40 protesters, three chatting policemen and tension; as protesters circled the North Carolina Legislative Building with an array of colorful signs, flags and posters in hand. Wearing a blue, pink and white trans pride flag as a cape, which … Continue reading Protestors slam HB-2 in Raleigh

The Media’s Portrayal of Terrorism: A Double Standard?

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?

University of Georgia professor discusses refugee crises through EU lens

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

Greatest threat to the Greensboro area: Gentrification

Shaquille Blackstock           Staff Writer Every area can expect to change over the years as residents move in and out, as businesses come and go, and even as roads are renamed and rerouted. No place is immune to the effects of time, but Greensboro is a special exception to this rule. Anyone who has lived here for the last four or … Continue reading Greatest threat to the Greensboro area: Gentrification

A stinging threat: What’s happening to the bees?

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?