We at The Carolinian hope everyone had a restful break. We did not want our staff writing and editing over the holiday, so we are not publishing a full issue this week. As you are undoubtedly aware, the semester is almost over, so our next regular issue will be after we return from winter break. We thank you for reading the publication this semester, and … Continue reading Carolinian Readers,
Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer I have a complicated relationship with wellness. As a concept, it can be an excellent tool for people to finally start caring for themselves and focusing more on their overall health. As an industry, however, it is full of money-grubbing grifters who make people obsess about their health and feel bad about themselves. And it’s very easy for you to be … Continue reading Engaging in Wellness with a Skeptical Mind
Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer Preparation is a word you often hear as a college student. It is the main reason why most of us are here. Regardless of all the debt, time, and suffering, we at least hope to be ready for the challenges we’ll inevitably face once we pursue our careers. You could argue that many colleges fail to prepare students and teach them … Continue reading Group Projects Are Not Preparing Us For Anything
Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer College is like going to an airport. No matter how prepared you think you are, there’s always the possibility of a delay. Getting out in four years seems like a pipe dream. It never ceases to amaze me how many people I know who share my major and who haven’t graduated on time, or at least when they expected to graduate … Continue reading The CARs Department Has an Advisor Issue
Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer Multitasking is one of the most highly coveted skills in the world today. Most people try to do several things simultaneously rather than one thing at a time. You’ll typically find me trying to do at least five things simultaneously. On average, I have 10 tabs open on my laptop (13 at the time of writing this), all of which pertain … Continue reading The Master Multitasker: A Tired Narrative
Elizabeth Hyman Opinion Writer There’s no nice way to say it. Our generation has never seen a group so reckless as the current, incredibly distasteful Republican Party. I would blast them for their decision-making, but they have yet to make an actual decision. They have only spun chaos, and in that chaos, they have produced many presidential candidates who have made a mockery of the … Continue reading The Blind Leading the Blind: The Recklessness of the GOP Presidential Candidates
Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer Many esteemed and widely recognized colleges recently announced that they would no longer require students to take the standardized tests known as ACT and SAT. Undoubtedly, the pandemic had a role in the downfall of these tests as it did with a slew of other societal customs and institutions. However, upon further inspection, the ACT and SAT were built on a … Continue reading Abolish the SATs and ACTs
By Zavia Pittman Staff Writer If you grew up going to church, you are probably familiar with fasting. Many of the world’s prevalent religions implement fasting as a part of their religious practice. Usually, fasting involves abstaining from food or water to focus on and grow in your faith. To that end, I often see people partaking in a fast when they are at their … Continue reading Dopamine Detox: A Helpful Fast
Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer Trigger Warning: School Shootings Let’s cut to the chase. School shootings are an all too common phenomenon in the U.S. today. A couple of weeks ago, a shooting occurred on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. Midway through Monday, Aug. 28, the beginning of the second week of class, students were alerted to an active shooter on campus and told to find shelter. … Continue reading What Happened in Chapel Hill?
Ronald Morris The college experience can be an exhilarating yet demanding phase of life. Developing a resilient and balanced approach is crucial as students navigate the challenges of academic pursuits, social interactions, and personal growth. Stoic philosophy, emphasizing self-discipline, inner tranquility, and virtuous living, offers a practical framework to confront the ups and downs of college life with wisdom and composure. Applying Stoic principles in … Continue reading Embracing Stoic Philosophy: A Practical Guide to Thriving in College
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