By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published Nov. 5, 2014 Being a senior, I look at a lot of what goes on around campus as business as usual. Recently, I realized that this is the result of four years of conditioning by this university that drilled it into my thick skull that I should think like the “typical college student.” For instance, during my freshman year … Continue reading Roommate roulette
By John D. Harden, Staff Writer Published Oct. 29, 2014 Since arriving at UNCG, I’ve come to realize that some of the personal standards I thought everyone abided by are simply not universal. And, of course, student hygiene epitomizes this violation; frankly, it seems that many students don’t even think about meeting this requirement. So, let’s jump into all of the problems that these students … Continue reading College: a haven for horrible hygiene
By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published Oct. 29, 2014 I am not a hipster, although I feel that the very fact that I’m complaining about Starbucks as a corporation may very well initiate me as one. We all know about Starbucks, how could we possible not? They’re on every corner, and it seems like every TV channel shows one of their commercials. And If I … Continue reading “Starsucks”
By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published Oct. 22, 2014 I just can’t understand why some UNCG students seem to be so apathetic when it comes to advising. It is simply astounding to me why students wouldn’t be enthusiastic about making progress towards getting that coveted college degree? Not to mention that you can your tailor graduation plan however you want, and plan for future semesters … Continue reading Here’s some advice: fix advising
By John D. Harden, Staff Writer Published Oct. 22, 2014 Since arriving at UNCG, I have heard it said many times by many students: “We don’t need textbooks.” After all, we use Google for everything anyway. Sometimes we spend over $100 on a single textbook that lives a long life as a paperweight under a desk in your apartment. Now with that being said I … Continue reading Save the books!
By Jacob Peller, Staff Writer Published Oct. 22, 2014 I try not to be overly critical of the same thing. Often times when we start to nitpick a subject we begin to see the entire subject as flawed. I’m aware of this fact. So, generally, if there is something negative I look for the positives as well. In a previous article, I wrote about how … Continue reading Guess what? The caf sucks.
By Ayana Bessard, Staff Writer Published Oct. 8, 2014 If you’re one of the few at UNCG that has to take a Service-learning class (SVL), then you know how moving it can be to extend your education to the community. UNCG’s Service-learning website defines it as “a teaching method that links community action and academic study so that each strengthens the other.” And if completed … Continue reading You’re not living, if you’re not service learning
By Lauren Cherry, News Editor Published Oct. 8, 2014 Are you okay with someone else telling you how to spend your money? Well, apparently, UNCG Dining finds it perfectly acceptable to dictate how students are allowed to use their meal plans. A policy has been put in place to limit the amount of guests that a student can swipe into the dining hall. Students with … Continue reading Let’s just say it. The caf is lying.
By John D. Harden, Staff Writer Published Oct. 8, 2014 Have you ever been on campus and noticed someone you just wish wasn’t there, or at least wasn’t acting the way they were? Honestly, we all have. And a lot of the time, the person responsible for creating that inner-cringe is most likely a hipster. So let’s just say it. It’s not cool to be … Continue reading It’s not hip to be a hipster
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published Oct. 8, 2014 Recently, The Carolinian’s Editor-in Chief Joseph Abraham addressed the controversy stemming from the Washington Redskins football team losing their trademark. In his column, Cup of Joe, he made the common appeal that because the name is offensive, it should be changed. While this argument works on some levels, it leaves itself open to the response that … Continue reading Racism in Washington
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