Douglas Burns Staff Writer (Writers’ note, at the time of writing Brazil, had just been knocked out by Belgium.) The World Cup is now in the quarterfinal stages, so The Carolinian went out to find out how the rest of Greensboro felt about it. I surveyed three bars: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Natty Greene’s and Old Town. Old Town, unfortunately, had very little people in … Continue reading Bar Hopping for Opinions on the World Cup
Hannah Astin Staff Writer A policial dark horse has been ousted as one of the House of Representatives’ top Democrats after winning the New York 14th (NY-14) Congressional District primary as a challenger. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year-old Latina from the Bronx, won against 10-term incumbent Joseph Crowley. She won more than 57 percent of the vote with Crowley lagging behind with a 42 percent of … Continue reading Democratic Grassroots Win in N.Y. Leads To Hope For 2018 Midterms
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A controversial disqualification is sending ripples throughout North Carolina’s 30th Senate District. In late May, a group of election officials from North Carolina’s 30th Senate district voted along party lines to disqualify incumbent Senator Phil Berger’s challenger, Jennifer Mangrum, based on her residency in Reidsville. This occurred due to Eden resident, Billy Franklin Cushman, filing a voter registration and candidacy challenge … Continue reading Democratic Challenger Disqualified from N.C. Senate Race
Dillon Overby Staff Writer Spartan Athletics have been busy at work on the recruiting trail this summer. Here’s a quick recap of the UNCG signings thus far. UNCG baseball managed to add top-level position players and pitchers as they look to remain the team to beat in the Southern Conference. As for the pitching staff, the Spartans have a few more arms to make a … Continue reading Recapping UNCG Recruiting
Monique Williams Staff Writer It’s a bird…It’s a plane…It’s LeBron James! You know that guy who coined the phrase “Believeland” and has always professed his love for his hometown? Well, it should be renamed to “Leaveland.” Yes, LeBron has left the “land”, A.K.A. Cleveland, once again. This time, it is most likely for good. He had already delivered a championship to Cleveland, ending the 52-year … Continue reading Free Agency Madness: LeBron Signs With The Lakers, Cousins Signs With Golden State
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer This summer, the cinephiles of Greensboro may find film heaven in an unlikely place- the downtown Greensboro Public Library. On Friday, June 29, the Greensboro Public Library held a free screening of the documentary film “Mad Tiger”. The film was a part of the Meet, Mix and Mingle summer film series, and follows the Japanese punk band Peelander-Z as they deal … Continue reading Mad Tiger: The Saga of Peelander-Z
Justin Foxx Staff Writer By now the controllers are wrapped up, and the various retro and modern game consoles have been powered down. Games Done Quick was successful in their mission to bring competitive digital fun to gamers of all creeds, rather than just the Assassins. The bi-annual charity marathon gained its moniker straight from the community that spawned it; the expansive community of … Continue reading 2018 Games Done Quick ‘Speedruns’ for Charity
Bruce Case Staff Writer In our current political atmosphere, it seems more important to point a finger at whose fault it is than it is to fix the United State’s immigration issue. Often during the blaming process, all parties lose sight of the problem or the goal. This is where a mediator or third party would come in to help everyone get back on track. … Continue reading Immigration Issues are Not a One-Sided Problem
Ron de Varona Staff Writer I am tired of waking up and checking the news and thinking we live in an article written by “The Onion”. It’s already impossible to believe who our president is. Now on top of all of the net neutrality hullabaloo, the European Nation is trying to control the internet. With this proposed legislation, the EU is trying to tighten the … Continue reading New EU House Bill Could Be a War on Memes
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer As Greensboro continues to grow, the metropolitan is gradually expanding. The development of housing and urban settings have now grown to the extent that historic homes are being bulldozed. For these homes, it is too late, but the message that arises from their demise serves as a warning to similar neighborhoods. Cedar Street is home not only to past artists but … Continue reading Preservation or Growth? The Tough Choice Greensboro Locals Face
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