By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Apr.15, 2015 In August 2011, I was an awkward freshman. I was still trying to get used to this thing called college, but the one thing I knew for sure is that I wanted to be a journalist. After taking a few weeks to adjust, I located The Carolinian office and walked inside. I was met by … Continue reading The last Cup of Joe
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Apr.8, 2015 Before I graduate from UNCG in a matter of weeks, I wanted to make some recommendations on how some aspects of campus life can improve. Athletics Last week, I advocated for a small redistribution of the amount of student fees going toward athletics on this campus. I did, however, explain that I want to see … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Last minute recommendations
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Apr.1, 2015 Athletics spending at UNCG has been an issue on my mind for quite some time. Before I express my opinion, I want to clarify that I am not someone who dislikes sports. In fact, sports are my passion, and after graduation I hope to pursue a career in sports journalism. Throughout my four years on … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Let’s redirect those student fees
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Mar.4, 2015 While most of North Carolina was in frenzy because of the “snow-pocalypse,” the UNC Board of Governors was meeting in Charlotte to discuss the future of three university centers and tuition increases. As expected, the BOG voted to close the three centers – East Carolina’s Center for Biodiversity, N.C. Central’s Institute for Civic Engagement and … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Board of Governors close centers and raise tuition as expected
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Feb.25, 2015 State Sen. Trudy Wade, who represents District 27-Guilford, has landed in some hot water lately. She proposed Senate Bill 36, which would decrease the number of city council members to seven. The News & Record reports that, if passed, at least four current city council members would be forced out of office. Many believe this … Continue reading Cup of Joe: The General Assembly has no business redistricting Greensboro
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print Feb. 25, 2015 The 2060 fans who watched the Men’s Basketball team this past Sunday ecstatically exited the Greensboro Coliseum as UNCG defeated Furman in a Sunday matinee blowout. The Spartans shocked many not simply by beating the Paladins, but that the final result was a score of 84-49. In their overwhelming success the team won their first game since … Continue reading Men’s Basketball ends skid against Furman
Shooter legally owned a gun…what does that say about our society? By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief It was a rough week in Chapel Hill. It started with the passing of legendary basketball coach, Dean Smith, who transcended not only the game of basketball, but was also an activist for racial equality. While it was sad to see Smith go, he has been sick for a long … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Tragedy in Chapel Hill
An interview with UNCG’s associate provost for enrollment management, Dr. Bryan Terry. By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Feb.11, 2015 Over the past couple of weeks, The Carolinian’s news section has reported on the potential of free community colleges across our state and country. To learn more about how the potential of free community colleges could affect four-year institutions like UNCG, I conducted … Continue reading Cup of Joe: How could free community colleges impact UNCG?
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Feb.4, 2015 After spending the last two weeks arguing for changing the name of Aycock Auditorium, and taking a pessimistic stance on the future of public higher education in North Carolina, I decided to start February, the month of love, off on a more positive note. Last Tuesday, the News and Record reported that Paul Mason will … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Finally closure in the “UNCG Three” scandal
By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print on Jan.28, 2015 On Friday, Jan.16, I was at the office when I read that Tom Ross would no longer be the UNC system president effective January 2016. At first I thought he was planning to retire. However, it was quickly reported that he was being forced out. It was reported in the News and Record that Ross … Continue reading Cup of Joe: Ross’s departure means desolate future for public higher education in NC
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