Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Last week, one of the most influential members of the civil rights movement, Julian Bond, passed away Aug. 15 after a brief illness at the age of 75. He will be remembered as not only being a champion for the rights of African Americans, but for championing justice for everyone. Born to Julia Agnes Washington and Horace … Continue reading Julian Bond: A civil rights hero
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Dr. Omar Ali, the new interim dean of the International Honors College, has had a very interesting year. In addition to his new position at the Honors College, he also gave a TED talk about the interplay of identity as someone with mixed religious and ethnic backgrounds. In an interview with The Carolinian, he answered questions about … Continue reading On the new Lloyd International Honors College dean
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 22, 2015 April is Sexual Harassment Awareness month, dedicated to a widespread issue that affects college students at a disproportionate rate. The history of this month runs back to at least the late 1980’s, when activists called for a week in April to be recognized as Sexual Harassment Awareness week. It expanded in the 1990’s into a national … Continue reading Sexual Harassment Awareness month
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 15, 2015 The UNC-Greensboro Values committee recently finalized its year-long project evaluating UNCG’s institutional values, and in doing so it completed an important part of UNCG’s strategic planning process. UNCG community members argue that the university has a diverse history, which calls for careful attention to the evolving values of the institution. The Values Committee came about based … Continue reading Values come to UNCG
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 8, 2015 College is often glamorized in mainstream media as being the optimal period in the life of any adult. However, according to a 2012 survey done by the American College Health Association, 65 percent of college students have felt overwhelming anxiety. Going further, the survey also found that 52 percent have felt so depressed that it was … Continue reading Blue Shoes Project: Combating mental illness one step at a time
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Apr. 1, 2015 In 2009, a study from the Food Research and Action Center showed that Greensboro, N.C. ranks the second most food insecure city in the country. According to the North Carolina Association of Feeding America Food Banks, between 2010-2014, North Carolina consistently made the top-10 list for states with the highest percentage of citizens experiencing food insecurity. … Continue reading Food insecurity at UNCG
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 24, 2015 Late in May 2011, the UNCG Dinning Hall began the initial phases of a massive overhaul. Everything has been modified and renovated, and now the cafeteria is in its final stages of construction. The Carolinian was granted access to tour the new facilities, and was able to speak with Kevin Deans, Dining Director, and Chrystal Sills, … Continue reading UNCG Dining Services shows off renovations
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 17, 2015 In the final weeks of February, Guilford County experienced heavy snowfall, leaving many local schools with no choice but to close, or open later. For many students this came as a relief, but for some it came as a burden. Across many areas in Guilford County, many households have children that simply do not get enough … Continue reading Child poverty
By Shaquille Blackstock, Staff Writer Published in print Mar. 4, 2015 Americans are facing something quite different from the flu virus this year. Mid-February, news broke about an outbreak at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in which an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria had taken the lives of two people, infecting five others. Last week, numerous media outlets announced that several cases related to the bacteria had been … Continue reading “Superbug” hits North Carolina— 18 infected, one dead
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