Celebrating Black Musicians From North Carolina
Emily HicksStaff Writer This Black History Month, take some time to step back into the past and appreciate the incredible amount of talented black musicians that were born in our very own state of North Carolina. From jazz to folk to rap, North Carolina artists truly cover it all. Born in 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina, Nina Simone was destined to do great things in … Continue reading Celebrating Black Musicians From North Carolina
Step Dance Group, Step Afrika!, Performs at UNCG.
Ashley AllenStaff Writer On Wednesday, Feb. 13, the EUC here at UNCG came alive with music and dance through the incredible dance group, Step Afrika! Step Afrika! is a non-profit dance organization founded in 1994 dedicated to sharing the African-American tradition of “stepping.” The dance group tours internationally and hosts an annual workshop for people to learn how to step. Step Afrika! performed a riveting … Continue reading Step Dance Group, Step Afrika!, Performs at UNCG.
All’s Love in Flick & Grub
Janelle CrubaughStaff Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 12, a number of UNCG students came out for dinner and a movie in honor of Valentine’s Day. With a combination of a steamy Italian dinner catered by Sal’s Italian, and the classic “Love and Basketball,” this kickoff to ACE’s “For the Love of Spartans” week was one for the books. This was the first Valentine’s dinner and movie … Continue reading All’s Love in Flick & Grub
UNCG Baseball Begins 2019 Campaign With Home Series vs. Quinnipiac
Andrew SalmonSports Editor UNCG Baseball began their quest to defend their 2018 SoCon title last weekend with a two-game home series vs. Quinnipiac, taking both games. A third game scheduled for Sunday was cancelled due to rain. The Spartans cruised in both games, winning 12-5 and 8-2, respectively. Phillip Sanderson earned the win in the opener on Friday, tossing six innings with six strikeouts and … Continue reading UNCG Baseball Begins 2019 Campaign With Home Series vs. Quinnipiac
Chief Justice Roberts Blocks Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer During the confirmation proceedings for Chief John Roberts Jr. in September of 2005, the common question looming over his hearings was whether or not he would uphold the abortion precedents of the Supreme Court. In 2019, Roberts is still being asked that question, as last week it came to light again during the deliberation over a Louisiana bill that would have severely … Continue reading Chief Justice Roberts Blocks Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law
Happy Death Day 2U
Brittney Bailey Staff Writer Happy Death Day 2U is a good high concept horror flick that will keep you solidly entertained. At an hour and 40 minutes, this film breezes by in a flash. It’s so fast-paced you’ll be surprised when the ending rolls around and you feel like the film just started. So, if you’re looking for something fun at the theater, look no … Continue reading Happy Death Day 2U
On A Testament of Hope
William MyrlGuest Writer Like most white people, I don’t know a lot about black history. When I read “A Testament of Hope,” a collection of Martin Luther King’s writings and speeches arranged by James Washington, it was for a class assignment. This book was the focus of a course that Washington and Lee University once offered for some prison inmates in a class titled—appropriately enough—Love, … Continue reading On A Testament of Hope
Young Talent at the 30th Annual Carolina Band Festival & Conductors Conference
Meagan BessStaff Writer On Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., UNCG’s School of Music presented the 30th annual Carolina Band Festival & Conductors Conference. During the conference, between 100 to 200 students, as well as 50 music educators, were given the opportunity to participate in this historic festivity. During the selection process, student applicants had to submit their resumes focusing on their performing experience, … Continue reading Young Talent at the 30th Annual Carolina Band Festival & Conductors Conference
A Review of Roma
Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer The movie “Roma” is based on a domestic worker’s journey within the political turmoil of Mexico in the 1970s. The title, “Roma,” refers to the Colonia Roma district of Mexico City. This film was released at the World Premiere at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on Aug. 30, 2018 before catching fire onto Netflix just recently. The Academy Award Nominee, Alfonso … Continue reading A Review of Roma
The Future of the First Social Media Generation
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Technology has provided our generation with many benefits. The answer to any question you have lies in your pocket, and people can contact one another from opposite sides of the world. The result is a more educated and connected society. However, there are downsides to these privileges, the effects of which we will be able to observe in the years to … Continue reading The Future of the First Social Media Generation
THE CAROLINIAN 