Millennials’ apathy is pathetic

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Did you know there was a city council election in Greensboro last week? Odds are, you didn’t. Of course, for millennials, this isn’t a surprise. You see, millennials are notorious for being apathetic. Of course, the only reason I say that is because millennials are so apathetic that they’re unaware of their apathy. In the last major elections, which took place … Continue reading Millennials’ apathy is pathetic

Artist Weekly: Erin Roberts

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor Whether she is tap dancing, coordinating dance concerts or traveling the world to study her art, Erin Roberts’ passion for dance knows no bounds. A senior in UNCG’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Roberts is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a K- 12 licensure. Roberts started dancing when she was only four years old. “I … Continue reading Artist Weekly: Erin Roberts

Strong women to serenade Geeksboro

Sophia Lucente     Staff Writer On Nov. 21, two forces of passion in the universe of female indie voices will meet and make sparks at Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema. Sarah Donner, who hails from Princeton, NJ, has a significantly different musical style than Atlanta, GA native Juliana Finch. However, they both wield guitars and present honestly crafted lyrics – and they’re both devout lovers of … Continue reading Strong women to serenade Geeksboro

N.C. says goodbye to Howard Coble

Jamie Howell   Staff Writer Former U.S. Congressman Howard Coble passed away on last Tuesday. According to a story in the New York Times, Coble had been in the hospital since September for skin cancer treatment and the removal of lymph nodes. Coble became a U.S. congressman in 1985 and was the longest serving congressman in North Carolina history, having served for three decades. In … Continue reading N.C. says goodbye to Howard Coble

Studying Abroad: 6 stress management tips

Katerina Mansour If after reading this title you thought to yourself: “Stress? That’s crazy! Studying abroad is all about fun. I’m not gonna stress about anything!” then I hate to break it to you, but you’re dead wrong. No matter who you are, it’s almost guaranteed that you will stress out and become incredibly frustrated during your first few weeks studying abroad. I’ve traveled extensively … Continue reading Studying Abroad: 6 stress management tips

French dorms: an oddly rewarding experience

Joseph Graham I was not supposed to live in Mermoz. During the summer, I insisted on telling the head of housing in the International Relations Office to place me in a “CROUS” residence for international students. Of the over 15 different residences to choose from, I chose to live in the least expensive dormitory and that has certainly made all the difference. The residence is … Continue reading French dorms: an oddly rewarding experience

New music to look foward to in November

Shannon Neu   A&E Editor Music fans have a wide range of album releases to look forward to this month. The works we hear from music artists are generally the finished songs they released with the intent of us hearing. We only get to hear the final product — what is left after countless hours of experimentation, decision-making and editing. Rarely do we get to … Continue reading New music to look foward to in November

Artists Weekly: Alex Aff

Vincent Johnson     Staff Writer Alex Aff is young rapper and producer from Durham, N.C. who is focused on his craft, his cash and most importantly, his grind. In September, he released his latest project, an album titled “Forever,” and received positive reviews from both critics and fans. As an artist who both raps and produces the bulk of his own material, Aff has … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Alex Aff

Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal

i Am Matthew Johnson     Sports Editor Cruelty is the hidden whisper of this maddening frenzy, Paralleled to glimpses of momentary ecstasy. This given breath of whispering death, Equaled to incantations of drugs and sex, Is unending as my built labyrinthine rigmarole, Holds the infidel and innocent, each as collateral. Want to be featured in our weekly Poets’ Pick. Send your submissions to ae.carolinian@gmail.com Continue reading Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal