Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Two North Carolina professional soccer teams kicked off their seasons recently: Carolina Core FC and Charlotte FC. Carolina Core FC, located in High Point, NC, competes in the MLS NEXT Pro – the third tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid. The Foxes faced off and lost 3-2 against Orlando City B in its home opener at Truist Point Stadium. Meanwhile, Charlotte FC plays at the highest … Continue reading Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte
The Case for More Third Spaces
Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor We’ve all been told that social experiences are an essential part of college life. Orientation leaders say it, campus brochures promise it, and professors will remind us that learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom. This is true, but it’s something that continues long after college. Once the tassels of our graduation caps turn, work and life continue their ongoing tug-of-war. The problem for many college students … Continue reading The Case for More Third Spaces
North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun
Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor The 2026 midterm election season promises to be an intense one in many ways. All members of the U.S. House of Representatives and one third of seats in the Senate will be on the ballot in November 2026, along with a wide range of state and local positions. One of the most watched races is likely to be the North … Continue reading North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun
My Journey Applying for The Gilman Scholarship
Kaytlin Johnston For many college students, studying abroad might be a dream that we are unsure if we can experience, since we are all too aware of how much such an opportunity can cost. This is why scholarships, like Gilman, are a blessing that can help relieve some of the financial burden, and make those dreams a reality. The Gilman Scholarship is an amazing opportunity that eligible … Continue reading My Journey Applying for The Gilman Scholarship
Social media’s most infamous can of baked beans
Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight. Today, however, we’re microwaving some beans. Chaos broke out when, on January … Continue reading Social media’s most infamous can of baked beans
Greensboro Day School Dominates State Championship Game
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Greensboro Day School has dominated North Carolina high school sports for the last few years, with six state championships in the last decade (2015–2025). The Bengals added their fourteenth state championship since 1989 on Friday, February 27, against Concord Academy at a packed Novant Health Fieldhouse in a dominant 62-34 victory. The Bengals came into the championship game having only lost two matches all season, going 36-2. In … Continue reading Greensboro Day School Dominates State Championship Game
This is Fine: A Grad Student’s Guide to Academic Firefighting
Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor At the halfway point of the semester, we can all see the small, but present, light at the end of the so-called academic year. I consider myself to be a ProfessionalStudent™. All things considered I’m in the 20th grade and still counting on a few more years before I hang my student hat up and replace it with the prestigious (and a little silly) tam of doctoral glory. My point is, … Continue reading This is Fine: A Grad Student’s Guide to Academic Firefighting
From the Archives: Nelda French on Elections and Ideology, 1970
Nelda French (‘72), former staff writer, with Virginia Weaver, senior staff writer Microwaved Beef is, usually, a column by Virginia Weaver that reexamines forgotten incidents in our fast-paced culture wars. However, for this edition, we’ve chosen to republish a classic piece from the archives. Nelda French (‘72) published a column for The Carolinian from 1970 to 1972. Enjoy this edition of French’s column, Taming of the Shrew, from October 27, 1970. After … Continue reading From the Archives: Nelda French on Elections and Ideology, 1970
Sparking Innovation: UNCG Launches SparkHub
Kaylee Roberts, Senior Staff Writer A new partnership between UNC Greensboro, SparkNC, and Guilford County Schools is bringing hands-on technology learning to campus through the launch of North Carolina’s first university SparkHub. Announced in February of this year, the SparkHub will serve as a collaborative learning space where students can explore emerging technologies through project-based experiences rather than traditional lecture-based instruction. Located on UNCG’s campus, the hub will allow local high school students to participate in project-based modules … Continue reading Sparking Innovation: UNCG Launches SparkHub
Republicans Are Not as United as They Want You to Think
Sophia Tascone, Associate Editor Donald Trump’s presidency has been controversial since he began his first campaign in June 2015. His “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement has often been credited with deepening the left-right divide in American politics. However, it is also responsible for another, much more overlooked divide: one within its own party. Across the country, this divide within the Republican Party is key to the … Continue reading Republicans Are Not as United as They Want You to Think
