New Strategic Plan in Process

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer In an exclusive interview with The Carolinian, UNC-Greensboro’s Provost Dana Dunn discussed the upcoming strategic planning process and the steps taken to this point. Last fall, there were forums around campus talking with stakeholders about their views on the university’s future and 46 different meetings in both the Fall and Spring on what the new plan would entail. The plan … Continue reading New Strategic Plan in Process

Dean of University Libraries Announces Retirement

Sabrina Hernandez      Staff Writer Rosann Bazirijian, dean of University Libraries, announced that her 11 years with UNCG will come to an end on April 1, 2016. Bazirijian became dean in August 2004 after working at Penn State. She is planning on retiring and moving to Myrtle Beach with her husband this spring and plans on taking long walks by the shore daily. Bazirijian … Continue reading Dean of University Libraries Announces Retirement

What is race discussion

Shaquille Blackstock         Staff Writer What is race? On Monday, Oct. 19, UNC-Greensboro hosted a multidisciplinary discussion in the School of Education Building around precisely that question, titled “what is race?” The featured speakers of the event included: Dr. Robert Anemone, professor and head of anthropology, Dr. Shelly Brown-Jeffy, the interim head of sociology at UNCG and Dr. Joseph Graves, Professor and … Continue reading What is race discussion

Zumba Class gets UNCG students moving

Lindsey Dancy   Staff Writer Zumba, for those who have never heard about the fitness program, and have probably made a nice home for themselves under a rock, is an Colombian-inspired fitness activity has grown in popularity tremendously since its creation in the late 1990s.  And from its origins in South America, Zumba has spread across the globe through classes which allow participants to be … Continue reading Zumba Class gets UNCG students moving

Four Freshmen student athletes share fables of College Adjustment

 Daniel Johnson     Staff Writer Think back to the first day of your freshman year at college? Do you remember the rush of everything going through your mind? From getting lost on your way to your first class, to battling the freshman fifteen, to the terrors of experiencing your first ever Finals season at the end of the semester. Because of all this complex … Continue reading Four Freshmen student athletes share fables of College Adjustment

Youtube Paid-subscription service

 Spencer Schneier       News Editor Last week, Google announced it would be releasing a new subscription service for YouTube, called YouTube Red. The new service will be available to customers beginning on October 28. It will provide subscribers with ad-free videos, a music streaming service and exclusive content from YouTube celebrities. It is an extension of Google’s existing Play Music service, which is … Continue reading Youtube Paid-subscription service

Trick or Treat for UNCG Sports

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer With the Halloween holiday approaching this weekend, most sports on campus are nearly finished with the regular season, and most clubs are preparing for the postseason. Looking at these past few weeks, some UNC-Greensboro athletes had an outstanding week with wins and strong players. However, there have been some teams on campus who have struggled with defeat as well. And … Continue reading Trick or Treat for UNCG Sports

Day of the Dead exhibit

Mary Windsor    Staff Writer Casa Azul, located in downtown Greensboro, will be holding their fifth annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibit and reception on Nov. 1 and 2 at the Greensboro Children’s Museum.  Since it was founded in 2011, Casa Azul has been a prominent Hispanic cultural outreach for many artists in Greensboro and surrounding areas. A Latino arts organization, … Continue reading Day of the Dead exhibit

Everything is Terrible! to Perform at Geeksboro

Shannon Neu    A&E Editor The popular video blogging performance collective Everything is Terrible! will grace audiences on Nov. 4 at Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema with their distinctive comedy and bizarre videos during their live show, “Everything is Terrible! The Legends.” Since the introduction of the DVD, VHS tapes have been thrown to the side and forgotten about. As they gathered dust in dark corners … Continue reading Everything is Terrible! to Perform at Geeksboro