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The Republican field narrows

Adam Griffin     Staff Writer As the presidential election gets closer and several debates have occurred, it appears that the Republican field is finally narrowing. And, interestingly, candidates have begun vying for three major blocks of Republican voters; these blocks, of course, represent voters seeking a candidate that embodies the party establishment, the conservative movement, or an outsider to politics. A major criticism of … Continue reading The Republican field narrows

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The unbelievable, true story of Club Pepsi

Jackson Cooper       Staff Writer   The best worst decision of my life (so far) was the fourth Peachy Keen Soda. Absolut Peach Vodka, Monin Peach, Peach Schnapps, and club soda—my kind of drink.   My friend, for confidentiality reasons we’ll call him “Joe,” was on his fifth glass of Merlot. Around us, tea lights provided ambiance as clusters of twenty-somethings chattered about … Continue reading The unbelievable, true story of Club Pepsi

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Millennial Moment

Matthew Johnson       Sports Editor At 21-years old, I have been called a number of times, the oldest 21-year old you would ever see. While I hopefully think this would be a compliment on the wise advice I have (which no one seems to take), or my appreciation for the The Godfather and the AFL and ABA, it is usually for my mannerisms … Continue reading Millennial Moment

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Dear Congress: Please pass the Mental Health Bill

Ailey O’Toole    Staff Writer “Mental illness does not discriminate based on age, class or ethnicity. It affects all segments of society. More than 11 million Americans have severe schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression yet millions are going without treatment as families struggle to find care for loved ones.” That is the opening statement of the “Helping Families In Mental Health Crisis Act” (HFIMFCA), … Continue reading Dear Congress: Please pass the Mental Health Bill

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Floors 6 through 9 spell quiet time

Molly Ashline  Staff Writer  The ninth floor of the Jackson Library at UNCG is by far my favorite in the whole building. Not only can you get a bird’s eye view of the fountain at the caf and the surrounding foliage, but the sunlight glows pleasantly through the windows throughout the day, and at night, darkness blacks out the rest of the world to create … Continue reading Floors 6 through 9 spell quiet time

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What we can learn from Kentucky and Ohio

Adam Griffin   Staff Writer Off-year elections tend to receive little media coverage and their results are often marked by minimal attention. Much was the same last Tuesday; however, there were several important races and elections that will have an impact on the future political landscape of the nation as well as the elections in 2016. Generally speaking, it was considered a victory for conservatism … Continue reading What we can learn from Kentucky and Ohio

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Top 5 Pasta Dishes

Jackson Cooper     Staff Writer There are many sinful things you can do in this life. Acts like adultery, gluttony, and poorly-timed sex jokes in meetings are all looked down upon as verboten in society. But if man has the capability to commit adultery after binge eating at a lunch buffet and commenting on the size of his sausage at the office board meeting, … Continue reading Top 5 Pasta Dishes

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Congressman Howard Coble’s legacy

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Last Tuesday, the longest serving U.S. congressman in North Carolina history sadly passed away after more than 30 years of public service. Howard Coble, a local Greensboro lawyer, was first elected to Congress in 1984 as a part of the Reagan landslide over Walter Mondale. The Sixth District Congressional seat at that time was one prone to change. In fact, Coble’s … Continue reading Congressman Howard Coble’s legacy

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Millennial Moment

Natalie King   Publisher Happy 2015, everyone — a time in which talking to an inanimate object does not always result in being prompted to seek medical attention. We can navigate, text, call, search and do a number of other tasks without even lifting a finger. What  a time to be alive. That’s right, good ol’ Siri is a celebrity in today’s society, and it … Continue reading Millennial Moment

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A letter to the readers of The Carolinian

Adam Griffin  Staff Writer Writing — what is it? Words on paper that express thoughts; and yet in its engagement with others does it become something more than ink on paper. Merriam-Webster defines writing as “the activity or work of writing books, poems, stories, etc.: the way that you use written words to express your ideas or opinions: books, poems, essays, letters, etc.” At this … Continue reading A letter to the readers of The Carolinian

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