Emily Bruzzo Editor-In-Chief You know, readers, there’s a feeling that I hope will never abandon me. Even when times are tough and life seems just a little bit too overwhelming, I hope I never lose the feeling of being in awe. I love being in awe of something. It’s an addictive sensation. It’s this amalgam of, as the New Oxford American Dictionary puts it, “reverential … Continue reading Ending Endings
Lauren Cherry Editor I have put off writing this farewell for as long as humanly possible but alas printing time is quickly approaching so here it goes. My time here began here at the start of my sophomore year so I have some trouble recalling my life at this university before the Carolinian. A large part of my college career has … Continue reading Farewell
Mark Parent Opinion Editor In his breakthrough novel, “This Side of Paradise,” F. Scott Fitzgerald describes college as the golden years of a young man’s life. After all, it is during this time that friendships are forged, love is realized, hearts are broken and worldviews are relentlessly challenged. Along the way, we tell ourselves that feelings of hope and optimism are to be relished and … Continue reading Au Revoir, Carolinian
Matt Harris Features Editor My roommate owns a 7-inch record by a band called Styrofoam Ceiling: two songs on transparent, surf green vinyl, packaged in a clear plastic sleeve with a small card inside that gives the name of the band, the names of the songs, a serial number and absolutely nothing else. And though this may not seem like much, all the information that … Continue reading So long, college: a reflection before graduation
Maggie Young News Editor Well kids, I think Drake said it best when he said “started from the bottom now we here.” Somehow I made it from being an awkward, overeager teenager to being a slightly less awkward, and still overeager twenty-two-year-old. Let me tell ya, it was a wild ride. I think I would be doing you lovely readers (hopefully some of you … Continue reading Farewell wisdom from a neurotic news editor
Shannon Neu A&E Editor I believe that something truly amazing is happening in Greensboro. From innovative college students developing new ways to change the world through art to the growing number of local small businesses that provide spaces for artists, more and more people in this city are creating ways to promote self-expression, build community and even speak out regarding social and political conflicts … Continue reading Farewell Column
Shannon Neu A&E Editor “Really, my creative field is limitless. I like to keep it as open and free as possible,” explained Gordon Holliday. Known in the creative world as Roole, he is a multitalented and innovative artist who works in a variety of artistic fields, including photography, videography and fashion design. Roole is a senior photography major (with a concentration in retail … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Gordon Holliday
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Eric Sommer is well known for maintaining his authentic style of playing guitar. He performs in over 280 shows a year while traveling. He recorded an album in Brooklyn with his band in March and plans to have it released by the end of May. For the month of April, Sommer has been performing music live at local Common Grounds … Continue reading Common Grounds/Eric Sommers
Nyra Hudson Staff Writer On April 21, 2016, music legend Prince died at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota at the age of 57. On April 7, Prince had postponed two performances from his “Piano and a Microphone Tour” at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta due to Influenza. He promptly rescheduled and performed the show for April 14, even though … Continue reading Losing Another Legend
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Last weekend, Greensboro’s downtown art and coffee shop Urban Grinders held their Java Jam music event, which featured performances from various local hip-hop and R&B artists. A few standout artists from the lineup included a fiery female emcee by the name of LoveyytheDon, a young, passionate lyricist named Bryce Gilmore and a talented singer-songwriter, named Cassanova. Each brought a … Continue reading 2016 Java Jam at Urban Grinders
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