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
CTG’s ‘The Producers’: The Happiest Production Using Dark Humor
Jessica Clifford A&E Editor Mel Brooks’ classic musical, “The Producers,” opened at the Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG) to a full-house of nearly constant laughter on April 20. The quick-witted, sexually-charged production pushed every boundary with its raunchy hilarity, which is evident from a few of the show’s most standout numbers – “Keep it Gay” and “Springtime for Hitler.” “The Producers” is about … Continue reading CTG’s ‘The Producers’: The Happiest Production Using Dark Humor
A Newsworthy Farewell: Madison Hoffman
Madison Hoffman News Editor To the Carolinian staff and weekly readers, What a ride it has been. This newspaper and the people it has brought into my life will forever mark the experience I’ve had at UNCG. I truthfully didn’t think I was cut out for the job of news editor when I was asked to interview for it. I had been writing for the … Continue reading A Newsworthy Farewell: Madison Hoffman
Paul Ryan to Retire, Showing Cracks In Republican-Majority US House
MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer After first getting elected to the US House in 1998, getting reelected eight times and rising to become the Speaker of the House in 2015, Paul Ryan has announced that he will not be seeking reelection in 2018. The Wisconsin Republican announced his impending retirement on April 11. “You realize something when you take this job,” said Ryan to reporters on … Continue reading Paul Ryan to Retire, Showing Cracks In Republican-Majority US House
