One Way Traffic for Visitors on Homecoming Weekend
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer UNCG Women’s Volleyball faced Wofford on Oct. 4 to kick off Homecoming weekend. The match honored UNCG Volleyball alumni and had an attendance of 802. A victory was surely in the mind of all UNCG students, alumni, and players, but the game did not go as planned: UNCG failed to find their footing throughout the whole match. It was a commanding … Continue reading One Way Traffic for Visitors on Homecoming Weekend
No Freedom in Free Speech
by Lauren Fletcher As much as universities may encourage the right to expression, not all campuses are as welcoming to free speech as they often portray. One aspect of higher education I’ve always considered is the desire to be challenged and to learn beyond what you believe. With political polarization at its highest, freedom of speech and expression on college campuses falls under a microscope. … Continue reading No Freedom in Free Speech
How Spartans Can Contribute to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor Hurricane Helene moved through the Carolinas on the night of Sept. 26 and into the following day, resulting in extensive flooding and storm damage. Some of the most devastated areas are in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. The UNC Greensboro community includes many people from western North Carolina, and we also have friends, family, and colleagues in affected areas. … Continue reading How Spartans Can Contribute to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Valerie Sahket McConnell Speaks Candidly about Black Women’s Health
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor The current political climate is chaotic. Candidates are making promises left and right, the people are taking sides with fervor, and conversations about the most mundane subjects have the potential to become political in nature. Black women’s health has historically been absent from debates and bills, regardless of whether or not we’re in election season or who the candidates are. For … Continue reading Valerie Sahket McConnell Speaks Candidly about Black Women’s Health
Ethical Consumerism and the Dilemma of Kanye West
by Carson Duncan After Kanye West fell asleep at the wheel of his Lexus rental and careened into oncoming traffic in 2002, his jaw was infamously wired shut. When the doctors finally removed the wire from his mouth, they accidentally took something crucial with it: his filter. Since then, Kanye West has traveled further down a path of problematic behavior that the average consumer has … Continue reading Ethical Consumerism and the Dilemma of Kanye West
UNCG Volleyball Heartbreak versus Furman
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor UNCG Volleyball played their first home game of the SoCon season on Sept. 28. Coming from a 1-3 loss to East Tennessee State University in their season opener, they were hoping to put that behind them and focus on coming away from the match with a positive result. UNCG started off the game on the front foot and won the first … Continue reading UNCG Volleyball Heartbreak versus Furman
UNCG Men’s Soccer Recap
Brandon Vestri, Senior Staff Writer UNCG vs West Virginia In a challenging test on Sept. 17, our Spartans traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia, to face off against the 5th-ranked Mountaineers. In an unexpected outcome, the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Drama unfolded on both sides of the field in the first ten minutes. The favored Mountaineers were the first to strike, with Marcus Caldeira … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer Recap
How to Find Your Personal Style
Shane Atkins There are many people today who have an awkward relationship with their personal appearance. There is nothing wrong with that, but what if there was a way that we could all actualize ourselves and tap into our stylish potential? As a stylist at Dillard’s, I have been helping regular people find their style for over a year. Every single person has a special … Continue reading How to Find Your Personal Style
Preparing for the November 5th Election
Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor With the Nov. 5 general election just over a month away, North Carolina residents should take steps to ensure that their voter registration is current and that they are aware of new photo ID requirements for voting. This article covers important deadlines as well as recent changes to help readers of The Carolinian make their own plans to vote. In … Continue reading Preparing for the November 5th Election
Rilynn Harper’s Stand Against Bullying
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor When Saint James First Baptist Church in Troutman, NC, needed a guest speaker for their event at Tanglewood Park, ten-year-old Rilynn Harper didn’t hesitate to volunteer. She had an important message to share with everyone, no matter their demographics: “Be kind! Put yourself in other people’s shoes,” she said, sitting criss-crossed. This is just one of the many tips she has … Continue reading Rilynn Harper’s Stand Against Bullying
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