MANIC: An Emotional Rollercoaster for All Your Senses

Hannah Hall Staff Writer    When you mention the name Halsey there is no doubt everyone knows exactly who you are talking about. The 2012-era tumblr artist turned worldwide pop star is everywhere these days. From magazine covers to pop radio stations to award shows, Halsey is quickly becoming the next household name. From her ever changing hair to her deeply emotional music, Halsey is making her … Continue reading MANIC: An Emotional Rollercoaster for All Your Senses

American Sports – A Reflection

Douglas BurnsSports Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – I have been writing for the Carolinian’s sports section now since the January of 2018, and unfortunately my tenure is coming to an end. In the past two years, I have been sent to experience sports that I hadn’t even thought about watching. I have been exposed to a variety of different U.S. sports, and sports cultures. I watched … Continue reading American Sports – A Reflection

Students Self-Harm Rises in College Students

Sydney Thompson  Staff Writer WARNING: The following content deals with self-harm, thus making it unsuitable for some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. College students have a problem with self-harm. Addressed in the recent “It Matters” program, a UNCG online course required for all incoming students, there is a survey asking for information about this phenomenon anonymously from students.  Self harm in the psychology and mental … Continue reading Students Self-Harm Rises in College Students

Former Sexual Assault Survivor Chanel Miller Publishes Memoir

Myra BariStaff Writer Once known as Emily Doe, sexual assault survivor Chanel Miller published a searing memoir in September called, Know My Name. Miller had written an anonymous letter to Brock Turner, the man who had sexually assaulted her behind a dumpster at Stanford, which had gone viral after she had read it at his sentencing.  Her new memoir details her emotional trauma, her reaction … Continue reading Former Sexual Assault Survivor Chanel Miller Publishes Memoir

War on Immigrants

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On Thursday, September 5 at 6 p.m., people from the local community gathered at College Park Baptist Church to witness an Immigration Policy Reform Roundtable, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad.  After giving a brief introduction to the history of the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad, co-president Viki White-Lawrence shared the great impact that … Continue reading War on Immigrants

UNCG Baseball: Spartans sweep The Citadel

Andrew SalmonSports Editor The UNCG baseball team completed a three-game series sweep of The Citadel last weekend at the UNCG Baseball Stadium. The sweep brings the Spartans to 26-15 overall and 22-5 at home, while last-place The Citadel falls to an abysmal 10-32. Two weeks ago, UNCG had a rough time in their three-game series at league-leading Samford. The Spartans were swept, including an embarrassing … Continue reading UNCG Baseball: Spartans sweep The Citadel

A Few Excellent Spartans

Andrew SalmonSports Editor It’s the last issue of the semester. Normally, there’s a farewell piece from the editor (me) or a writer who’s graduating, but there isn’t a single senior on the sports staff. Instead, we’ll acknowledge a few graduating seniors who went above and beyond for this University and this community. We’re all thinking of Francis Alonso—and we’ll get to him—but he’s not the … Continue reading A Few Excellent Spartans

The Mind of David Wojahn

Megan Pociask Staff Writer On Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m., the UNC Greensboro MFA program, in collaboration with the Greensboro Review, hosted a poetry reading at Scuppernong Books with David Wojahn, reading from his latest literary endeavor, “For the Scribe.” David Wojahn has been granted high accolades, including a Guggenheim Foundation fellowship, four Pushcart Prizes, the George Kent Memorial Prize and the William Carlos … Continue reading The Mind of David Wojahn

Senator Tillis Backtracks on Promise to Oppose Trump National Emergency

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer As of March 14, 2019, Senator Thom Tillis is now backing President Trump’s border wall emergency declaration, even after promising to oppose him. The senator from North Carolina was counted to be among other Republican objectors to bring a resolution against Trump’s plan to use his power to override congress to obtain billions of dollars for his border wall. “As a U.S. … Continue reading Senator Tillis Backtracks on Promise to Oppose Trump National Emergency

Former Starbucks CEO Considers a 2020 Presidential Bid

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, stepped down as CEO in April 2017 and as chairman in June 2018. Now, he is stirring speculation about a possible 2020 presidential run. Speculation about Shultz’ presidential ambitions begins anew as many prominent Democrats have recently announced their candidacy. Schultz reportedly plans to run as an independent candidate. He also plans to begin a … Continue reading Former Starbucks CEO Considers a 2020 Presidential Bid