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North Carolina Folk Festival Coming Up September 18th, 19th, and 20th
Lydia Weinberger, Arts & Entertainment Editor History The North Carolina Folk Festival (NC Folk Festival) is a nonprofit 501c3 that has provided a free and vibrant music festival to the people of Greensboro and 100,000-plus visitors each fall since 2018. Inspired by the National Folk Festival (which was hosted in Greensboro from 2015–2017), the NC Folk Festival turns downtown into a hub of art, music, dance, and food that is a must-attend for those in … Continue reading North Carolina Folk Festival Coming Up September 18th, 19th, and 20th
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UNCG Sports Roundup and NFL 2026-2027
Brittany Hilliard, Sports & Gaming Editor The doors are open, the banners are unfurled, and the bleachers are calling. The 2026-2027 academic year is here and with it comes an exciting new season of sports at the University of North Carolina Greensboro! Every month, The Carolinian will bring you some of the latest happenings in the fast-paced world of Spartan athletics. Headlining this month’s edition of “UNCG Sports Roundup” is the men’s and women’s soccer teams, which have their seasons well underway. Their stories … Continue reading UNCG Sports Roundup and NFL 2026-2027
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In Defense of the 90-Minute Movie
Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor My time is precious. Between work, school, family, errands, and the hundred other things that seem to fill a day, finding an hour or two to dedicate to myself can feel like a luxury and I’m sure that I’m not the only person who feels this way. When you do find that time, what can you do with it? Sometimes, I want to watch a … Continue reading In Defense of the 90-Minute Movie
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Is this former UNC professor an “agent of the death of philosophy itself?”
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. On November 5, 2025, Daniel Muñoz, former associate professor of … Continue reading Is this former UNC professor an “agent of the death of philosophy itself?”
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Roy Cooper: Make Stuff Cost Less
Taniyah McCormick Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) on Wednesday, Sept. 2 to speak with students about the upcoming midterm elections, education, and the importance of young people voting. The event began at 10:35 a.m. and ended at 11:00 a.m. During his visit, Cooper discussed the issues that are affecting North Carolina residents, including the rising cost of necessities, public education, and voter participation. … Continue reading Roy Cooper: Make Stuff Cost Less
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Greensboro Celebrates 20 Years of Pride
Kaylee Roberts, Senior Staff Writer Downtown Greensboro will fill with rainbow flags, marching bands, and thousands of supporters on Saturday, Sept. 12, as the city celebrates the 20th anniversary of Greensboro Pride. For the first time in almost 30 years, this event brings back a full-scale Pride parade alongside its festival. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. along Elm Street, featuring community groups, floats, local businesses, and grand … Continue reading Greensboro Celebrates 20 Years of Pride
First Weeks on Campus
Jazmyn Fuller The first weeks of the fall semester kicked off with a bang at UNCG. Thousands of students began to move into their respective dorms as the ridiculous heat pounded down. Summer is officially over for many of us now (although the weather says otherwise). Boxes and moving carts were central in the building halls with both new and old residents unloading. Roommates were meeting and talking about future plans. … Continue reading First Weeks on Campus
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Back Table: A Home Away from Home for Greensboro’s Art Community
Lydia Weinberger, Arts & Entertainment Editor Just past the intersection of South Elm Street and Gate City Boulevard and a few steps from the Downtown Greenway, you’ll find a refurbished industrial space, flanked with silos and concrete, and overflowing with warmth and the sound of local musicians. If this scene greets you, you have gotten lucky and found: Back Table, a cafe, venue, and creative space. Back Table is a relatively new addition to the downtown Greensboro arts scene—first opening its doors in January of 2025— but one that has … Continue reading Back Table: A Home Away from Home for Greensboro’s Art Community
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Politicians Owe You Representation, Not Humor
Jack Hochanadel During late February of this year, New Jersey lawmakers wrote a bill to lessen the impact of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and expand people’s rights to take ICE officials to court over “unconstitutional conduct.” What caught people’s eye about it wasn’t the effect of the bill itself, but rather the name. The bill, named the “Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act,” reveals the very … Continue reading Politicians Owe You Representation, Not Humor
Finals Week and Last Day of Class Events at UNC Greensboro
Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor The end of the Spring 2026 semester is already here at UNC Greensboro. Wednesday, April 29th is the last day of regular classes, and Thursday, April 30th is Reading Day. Exams will be held between May 1st and 7th. Over the last few days of the semester and throughout final exams, several campus offices and organizations offer events to help students … Continue reading Finals Week and Last Day of Class Events at UNC Greensboro
