Spring Break in the City of Lights
Abbigaile Gustafson Staff Writer Unless I’m going to South Florida, there isn’t anywhere on the East Coast in the beginning of March that is warm enough for me to enjoy the entire week of spring break on the beach. So, where did I go? Charleston. It’s got the beach–for the one day of the week that it might actually be warm–but there is so much … Continue reading Spring Break in the City of Lights
North Carolina Sports Beat
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The Carolina Panthers have acquired two time Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith in a trade in exchange for cornerback Darryl Worley, a third round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. Worley had an up and down two seasons with the Panthers and was often benched due to poor play despite starting the majority of the … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Spartans Sweep During Spring Break
Tripp Hurd Staff Writer The UNCG Baseball team completed a weekend sweep of Lafayette on Saturday afternoon at UNCG Baseball Stadium. The three game series was scheduled to finish up on Sunday; however, the threat of rain caused Sunday’s game to turn into a double-header on Saturday. The Spartans have not had any trouble producing runs this season, and that continued this weekend, as they … Continue reading Spartans Sweep During Spring Break
Five Irish Bands for a St. Patrick’s Day Party Playlist
Caroline Galdi Staff Writer The secret to any great party is a great playlist. While many associate St. Patrick’s Day with drinking, merriment and the color green, there’s no better time to discover some of the great art that’s come out of England’s neighbor island. Ireland has produced some fantastic folk music, but it’s also contributed some truly unique voices and talents to the Western … Continue reading Five Irish Bands for a St. Patrick’s Day Party Playlist
The impact of the Trump Tariffs
Chris Funchess Advertising Sales Manager Last week President Trump declared that all steel and aluminum imports will face a stiff tariff of 25 and 10 percent, respectively. The blowback has been severe, with criticism from allies in the European Union, Canada and Mexico, as well as from within the White House. Gary Cohn, President Trump’s top economic advisor, has announced his resignation due to the … Continue reading The impact of the Trump Tariffs
Spartans celebrate on Selection Sunday, will face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament
Andrew Salmon Staff Writer UNCG punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament last week, but now the Spartans officially know where they will be dancing. They will be the 13 seed in the West Region, taking on 2017 national runner up Gonzaga at 1:30 p.m. (ET) on Thursday in Boise, Idaho. The team learned of their NCAA Tournament in a packed Selection Show viewing party … Continue reading Spartans celebrate on Selection Sunday, will face Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament
Preview: Shame’s ‘Songs of Praise’ Tour Coming to the Cat’s Cradle
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer Shame, an upcoming punk band that hails from South London, just released their debut album “Songs of Praise” this January, and has received much critical acclaim from the UK to the U.S. They are currently touring around America right now from coast to coast and will make a stop at the beloved Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro on March 20. Hit music … Continue reading Preview: Shame’s ‘Songs of Praise’ Tour Coming to the Cat’s Cradle
Greensboro City Council Discusses Civil Rights Museum, Parkland Shooting
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On March 6, the Greensboro City Council held a regular, biweekly meeting, where various topics concerning the city were discussed such as transportation and safety issues. Starting the meeting was the celebration of the success of the International Civil Rights Museum. Since its founding in 2010, the International Civil Rights Museum, ICRM for short, has been a must-see attraction in Greensboro. … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Discusses Civil Rights Museum, Parkland Shooting
West Virginia teacher strikes result in five Percent pay raise
Madison Hoffmann News Editor Following a strike that caused a nine consecutive school day cancellation, West Virginia lawmakers are cutting a deal to give all state employees a five percent pay raise. According to the Associated Press, about 700 classrooms lack fully certified full-time teachers in West Virginia. This is argued to have stemmed from the lower starting salaries. When compared to compared to surrounding … Continue reading West Virginia teacher strikes result in five Percent pay raise
NYC: Museums Galore
Kolbe Adkins Staff Writer What often comes to mind when people think of spring break is a wave of people traveling south to Florida, to enjoy the sun and surf. Some people, however, may head north to enjoy snow capped mountains and busily lie by a fire, and others may sit at home and enjoy a mini staycation with family. I headed up North for … Continue reading NYC: Museums Galore
THE CAROLINIAN 