In a Matter of Seconds: Gun Violence

Brandi Arledge Staff Writer  On April 18, The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) and Eta Sigma Gamma Public Health Society hosted the event titled “In a Matter of Seconds: A Conversation about Gun Usage in America.” The assistant director of the OIE, Carla Fullwood, hosts a series of commUNITY dialogues as an opportunity for people to come together and talk about prominent issues that affect … Continue reading In a Matter of Seconds: Gun Violence

Greensboro’s Tornado and the East to West Divide

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer Ripped beds lying dormant on the streets, roofs torn off of houses and power lines streaking across yards and slithering between fallen trees. This was the scene when I pulled up to the east side of Greensboro Sunday night, hours after an EF 2 tornado with 135 mph winds left a 33.6 mile long and almost a quarter of a mile … Continue reading Greensboro’s Tornado and the East to West Divide

The 9th Annual Spartalooza

Kolbe Adkins Staff Writer On April 21, the 9th annual Spartapalooza was hosted by UNCG’s Campus Activity and Programs (CAP). Spartapalooza is an on-campus carnival that is held at the end of April for the annual Spring Fling. The carnival was held in the Jefferson Suites parking lot from 3 pm to 7 pm. Spartapalooza hosts a variety of activities such as carnival games, photo … Continue reading The 9th Annual Spartalooza

Greensboro’s Need of Biking Trails

    Jamal Sykes Staff Writer On April 11, Winston-Salem officially opened its Long Branch Trail after two years of construction. The official opening was celebrated by city officials and local business who gave speeches promoting physical health, all of whom hope that the trail will promote more physical activity among citizens, actively encouraging those who attended the event to use it for walking, running … Continue reading Greensboro’s Need of Biking Trails

Earth Day and the Spirit of Activism

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor The 1960s were a hayday for political change. From the civil rights movement, to the anti-Vietnam protests, the 60s are lovingly remembered as a time when the American people had had enough of corruption. According to the Earth Day website, the holiday came about after U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson witnessed the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. Inspired by the protests of … Continue reading Earth Day and the Spirit of Activism

Top Five Most Anticipated Summer Albums

Matthew Peterson Staff Writers  The summer is right around the corner, with the only obstacle being the brooding week of crippling anxiety and cramming, also known as “Finals Week”. As grueling as that will be, the promise of not having to deal with the pressures of school awaits us all on the other side. The lack of scholastic responsibility is not the only upside to … Continue reading Top Five Most Anticipated Summer Albums

The Current State of Situation Comedy

Sam Haw Staff Writer Aside from the reality show, nothing screams American television quite like the situation comedy. The sitcom is one of the most accessible television formats, due to its fixed set of characters, common plot tropes and laugh tracks. Since “I Love Lucy” first aired in 1951, sitcoms have become a mainstay on broadcast networks. Traditionally, the television genre is shot in front … Continue reading The Current State of Situation Comedy

Virginia Eubanks and the Algorithms of Poverty

Caroline Galdi Staff Writer How do social aid programs decide who gets their resources? The decision is difficult, and front-line social workers have been tasked with this difficulty for decades. But with more and more frequency, these decisions are being handled by computers. As we move further into the information age, the fear grows that our data will be used against us. Virginia Eubanks’ research … Continue reading Virginia Eubanks and the Algorithms of Poverty

Student Spotlight: Devin Singleton

Trent Ryden Staff Writer Meet Devin Singleton, a sophomore Communication Studies Major here at UNCG. Singleton, who goes by the stage name “Devy.Quills” is an ambitious spoken-word artist turned rapper, describing himself as a “dude from Winston-Salem who claims that he ultimately wants to help out through whatever creative avenues I can utilize to make positive change and positive efforts to improve the state of … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Devin Singleton

A Farewell: Signing Off with a Shared Legacy

Jessica Clifford A&E Editor At 22 years old, I am faced with a grand, yet vague question. What is my legacy; more specifically, what is my legacy at UNCG’s student newspaper, “The Carolinian”? With a question like that, it is easy to understand why this is such a difficult assignment – maybe even the most difficult one. There is no right answer and there is … Continue reading A Farewell: Signing Off with a Shared Legacy