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My experiences in Granda, Spain
Kaytlin Johnston Last summer, thanks to the Gilman Scholarship, for which I wrote about the application process last week, I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Granada, Spain. Not only did I learn during my classes at The University of Granada, but I also had walking tours around the city where I learned about its history and culture. One of my favorite places that I visited was the Alhambra, which is a display of beautiful … Continue reading My experiences in Granda, Spain
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A Light at the End of the Slop Tunnel, Part I
Ezra-Oscar Franchi, Arts & Entertainment Editor At one point or another, you’ve probably caught me criticizing or ridiculing BookTok, or the book community of TikTok. To this, you might say, “Ezra, BookTok is so vast and encompasses tons of different genres, and you can’t possibly pass judgment on one entire section of the internet, that’s a completely bad faith argument and etc., etc., etc.,” to which I say, “Yes, I know, but don’t … Continue reading A Light at the End of the Slop Tunnel, Part I
Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Two North Carolina professional soccer teams kicked off their seasons recently: Carolina Core FC and Charlotte FC. Carolina Core FC, located in High Point, NC, competes in the MLS NEXT Pro – the third tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid. The Foxes faced off and lost 3-2 against Orlando City B in its home opener at Truist Point Stadium. Meanwhile, Charlotte FC plays at the highest … Continue reading Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte
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The Case for More Third Spaces
Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor We’ve all been told that social experiences are an essential part of college life. Orientation leaders say it, campus brochures promise it, and professors will remind us that learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom. This is true, but it’s something that continues long after college. Once the tassels of our graduation caps turn, work and life continue their ongoing tug-of-war. The problem for many college students … Continue reading The Case for More Third Spaces
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North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun
Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor The 2026 midterm election season promises to be an intense one in many ways. All members of the U.S. House of Representatives and one third of seats in the Senate will be on the ballot in November 2026, along with a wide range of state and local positions. One of the most watched races is likely to be the North … Continue reading North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun
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My Journey Applying for The Gilman Scholarship
Kaytlin Johnston For many college students, studying abroad might be a dream that we are unsure if we can experience, since we are all too aware of how much such an opportunity can cost. This is why scholarships, like Gilman, are a blessing that can help relieve some of the financial burden, and make those dreams a reality. The Gilman Scholarship is an amazing opportunity that eligible … Continue reading My Journey Applying for The Gilman Scholarship
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Social media’s most infamous can of baked beans
Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight. Today, however, we’re microwaving some beans. Chaos broke out when, on January … Continue reading Social media’s most infamous can of baked beans
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Greensboro Day School Dominates State Championship Game
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Greensboro Day School has dominated North Carolina high school sports for the last few years, with six state championships in the last decade (2015–2025). The Bengals added their fourteenth state championship since 1989 on Friday, February 27, against Concord Academy at a packed Novant Health Fieldhouse in a dominant 62-34 victory. The Bengals came into the championship game having only lost two matches all season, going 36-2. In … Continue reading Greensboro Day School Dominates State Championship Game
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This is Fine: A Grad Student’s Guide to Academic Firefighting
Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor At the halfway point of the semester, we can all see the small, but present, light at the end of the so-called academic year. I consider myself to be a ProfessionalStudent™. All things considered I’m in the 20th grade and still counting on a few more years before I hang my student hat up and replace it with the prestigious (and a little silly) tam of doctoral glory. My point is, … Continue reading This is Fine: A Grad Student’s Guide to Academic Firefighting
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From the Archives: Nelda French on Elections and Ideology, 1970
Nelda French (‘72), former staff writer, with Virginia Weaver, senior staff writer Microwaved Beef is, usually, a column by Virginia Weaver that reexamines forgotten incidents in our fast-paced culture wars. However, for this edition, we’ve chosen to republish a classic piece from the archives. Nelda French (‘72) published a column for The Carolinian from 1970 to 1972. Enjoy this edition of French’s column, Taming of the Shrew, from October 27, 1970. After … Continue reading From the Archives: Nelda French on Elections and Ideology, 1970
