New Project Aims to Help Unhoused Population in Greensboro
Sophia Sousa, News Writer Redhill Pointe Community. Image Credit: AHM, Inc. As inflation continues to rise, the unhoused population in Greensboro has increased. According to 2023 Guilford County data, 452 people in the county are experiencing what the government classifies as homelessness, both sheltered and unsheltered. The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency approved more than $43 million in December 2023 to develop additional housing, with … Continue reading New Project Aims to Help Unhoused Population in Greensboro
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
Yawa Eklou Image credit: WCCB Charlotte We’ve all heard, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But have you ever experienced it? The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture enchants all visitors with its exhibitions. The Gantt Center honors the contributions of African Americans to our society while also functioning as an impressive resource for dance, film, education, community outreach, and harmony. … Continue reading The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
Carolinian Readers,
We at The Carolinian hope everyone had a restful break. We did not want our staff writing and editing over the holiday, so we are not publishing a full issue this week. As you are undoubtedly aware, the semester is almost over, so our next regular issue will be after we return from winter break. We thank you for reading the publication this semester, and … Continue reading Carolinian Readers,
Going Down Memoir Lane With Britney and Jada
Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer With a handful of new releases filled with juicy secrets and charismatic insights, 2023 appears to be the year of celebrity memoirs. Some noteworthy releases include Prince Harry’s controversial Spare, Pamela Anderson’s heart-wrenching Love, Pamela, and the remarkable Pageboy by Elliot Page. With so many advancements in technology and social trends, celebrities have been far more accessible compared to previous … Continue reading Going Down Memoir Lane With Britney and Jada
Why Should You Try Yoga?
Bayliss Williams I got into yoga a few years ago and enjoy it, and I encourage other people to try it out for themselves. Many people think of it as just a form of exercise, and some people will brush it off or not fully invest themselves when others try to get them to start. I understand that mindset, but if you give it a … Continue reading Why Should You Try Yoga?
Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The end of the Fall 2023 semester is coming soon to UNC Greensboro. The university is open, and classes take place on Tuesday, Nov. 21, but Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Classes resume after break on Monday, Nov. 27, but Wednesday, Nov. 29, is the last day of classes. Thursday, Nov. 30, is Reading Day, and exams will … Continue reading Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG
Engaging in Wellness with a Skeptical Mind
Zavia Pittman Opinions Writer I have a complicated relationship with wellness. As a concept, it can be an excellent tool for people to finally start caring for themselves and focusing more on their overall health. As an industry, however, it is full of money-grubbing grifters who make people obsess about their health and feel bad about themselves. And it’s very easy for you to be … Continue reading Engaging in Wellness with a Skeptical Mind
UNCG Basketball Teams Off to Strong Starts
Carolinian Staff The women’s and men’s UNCG basketball teams have found early-season success in 2023. The women took on Virginia Tech on Monday night, their first test against an AP-ranked team, as the Hokies came in as the ninth-best in the nation. The Spartans were coming off a close win over Radford last Saturday, their third in a row after losing their season opener in … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Teams Off to Strong Starts
The Beauty of True Art Appreciation
Maggie Collins Arts and Entertainment Editor “How long do you think a person looks at a piece of art in a museum before moving on to the next piece?” asks Emily Stamey, who works on the staff at the Weatherspoon Art Museum, during our class trip. Students began giving seemingly reasonable answers like two, three, or five minutes. She gave us a peculiar smile as … Continue reading The Beauty of True Art Appreciation
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Is Being Quirky Just a Trope?
Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer The manic pixie dream girl (MPDG) is a character trope used throughout the cinematic universe. Natalie Portman’s character, Sam, in Garden State, and Kirsten Dunst’s character, Claire, in Elizabethtown are examples of this character type. The trope often involves the MPDG being outgoing and quirky, but static, with their sole purpose to enrich the lives of the sad and timid … Continue reading The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Is Being Quirky Just a Trope?
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