Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer On Saturday, April 16, Guilford College hosted an LGBT symposium that shed light on the different experiences the LGBT community has had with religion and health. The first panel explored the topic of religion, largely within varying Christian sects, and how things like the Quaker lifestyle and the Nigerian Baptist Church had an impact on their … Continue reading Symposium on the LGBT Community and religion
Catie Byrne Features Editor On Friday, April 15, members and allies of the LGBT community across the United States participated in the National Day of Silence. In taking a vow of silence for the day, participants intend to highlight the discrimination, bullying and harassment members of the LGBT community endured through the absence of their voice. In 1996, the first Day of Silence (DOS) was … Continue reading Day of silence isn’t loud enough
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer During my semester at The University of Cape Town in South Africa, I gained incredible insight on the political, economic and social struggles South Africa has faced since its liberation from apartheid. One of the prominent issues is the country’s continual problem with widespread xenophobia and eruptions of xenophobic violence. This semester, I have chosen to write my … Continue reading The underlying threat of South African xenophobia
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Greensboro-based local musical duo Blueberry is gearing up for their upcoming performance and EP release on Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Urban Grinders. There will be food, coffee, art and sublime rock acoustics. Blueberry will sell physical copies of their new EP for $5. The event will feature a performance from Blueberry, as well as performances … Continue reading Artist Weekly: Blueberry
Shannon Neu A&E Editor Since its inception in 2003, the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance has provided guests with opportunities to celebrate music, movement, art and education. The four day festival takes place in Pittsboro, N.C., and takes place twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall. This year’s Shakori Hills spring festival will take place … Continue reading Shakori Hills
Kashif Stone Staff Writer In January, I wrote a piece on UNCG art professor Sheryl Oring highlighting her many works which examine critical social issues through innovative ways of storytelling. Oring’s project, “I Wish to Say,” has been one of her most notable projects to date. In previous years, she has dressed up in 1960s secretary attire, set up a public office — complete … Continue reading The Big Apple and typewriters: How one art professor is pushing the boundaries
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Last weekend, UNCG’s Dance Department hosted its 2016 Spring Dances, a concert where spring repertory courses for dance undergraduates and graduate students are able to showcase what they have learned throughout the semester. With four performances in total with 50 dancers, the culmination of the spring semester was considered a success among professors and audience members alike. Cynthia Ling … Continue reading Spring Dances Review
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 Remember to update your computer this weekend or it’s going to crash during finals and that is going to suck. Don’t say I didn’t warn! Taurus April 20 -May 20 When you lose someone, in any way, it’s going to hurt. But don’t keep licking your own wounds – they will never heal that way. Gemini … Continue reading Horoscopes
Andrew James Staff Writer UNCG alumnus Eric Cuthrell once put up one of the greatest stat lines in basketball history. It was in the Spanish LEB league — where NBA guard Jose Calderon used to play. He scored 31 points, had 21 rebounds, 7 assists and 8 blocks in just 20 minutes of playing time — all against his former team, Casajur Cordoba. … Continue reading Player highlight: Eric Cuthrell
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer “We’re really excited to just be out here and for what’s to come,” said Matt Knott, head of the lacrosse club. Knott restarted the club a couple of years ago when he transferred to UNCG as a sophomore. Kitted out in a smart UNCG Lacrosse shirt, Knott explained how the club came to be, where it is currently and … Continue reading Club Lacrosse: Building a program and being excited
THE CAROLINIAN 