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Communication Studies Seniors and their Mentors

Rocky Moore As we approach the end of the semester and seniors prepare to walk across the stage at graduation, the students in CST-499 Senior Capstone reflect on the unique opportunity of having a mentor during their final semester of college. The class, taught by Dr. Jessica McCall, allows for seniors in the Communication Studies department to review the content they have learned throughout the … Continue reading Communication Studies Seniors and their Mentors

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NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) 

Cohan Council, Jalen Drayton, MacKenzie Wofford  For those who have experienced mental health challenges, NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) offers a chance to lead others to healing. NCVA prepares individuals to become compassionate and effective Family Peer Support Specialists.   Family Peer Support Specialists work closely alongside families, guiding them through their mental health journeys and providing personalized support. Unlike traditional therapists, they rely … Continue reading NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) 

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Jackson Library Renovations Updates and Challenges 

Jessi Morton, News Editor  After a multi-year planning process, renovations to Jackson Library are now underway. Regular updates throughout the process are available on the Library News and Blogs: Renovation Review website. The Carolinian previously reported on the planned renovations, and this report compiles key information from more recent updates.  An August 2024 update noted that “UNCG was awarded $97 million (an initial $81 million … Continue reading Jackson Library Renovations Updates and Challenges 

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President Trump’s Radical Changes to Education in the United States 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)  MARCH 21, 2025 – President Donald Trump plans to make well on his campaign promise to shut down the Department of Education. On Thursday, March 20, surrounded by young schoolchildren, the president signed an executive order directing Secretary Linda McMahon to begin eliminating the agency.  The Department of Education has already started downsizing in the two months since … Continue reading President Trump’s Radical Changes to Education in the United States 

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Why the Department of Education is Good, Actually 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor In the coming days, the Senate is expected to vote to confirm Linda McMahon as the education secretary for the Department of Education. This comes after months of attacks by Donald Trump and his supporters on the department, with Trump saying that he wants to shut it down. Trump nominated McMahon, co-founder of the WWE, so she could “put [her]self out … Continue reading Why the Department of Education is Good, Actually 

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UNC System Suspends DEI Course Requirements  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  To comply with President Trump’s Jan. 21 executive order—entitled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity —removing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies from executive departments and agencies, the UNC system issued a memo on Feb. 5.  The memo, sent by UNC System General Council Andrew Tripp, states that “effective immediately, all general education requirements and … Continue reading UNC System Suspends DEI Course Requirements  

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The Power of Handwritten Letters at UNCG: The Letter Project 

By Karis Hudgins  In an age of digital media where a large portion of communication occurs through online platforms, handwritten letters are a rare occurrence. The act of writing and delivering a letter may feel old fashioned and time consuming compared to the norm of social media, but the benefits are undeniable. A group of students at UNC Greensboro are dedicated to bringing letter writing … Continue reading The Power of Handwritten Letters at UNCG: The Letter Project 

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Changes in the UNC System Following Board of Governors’ DEI Policy Repeal 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor   On May 23, 2024, the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted to repeal an existing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy. That policy was replaced with the new “Equality Within the University of North Carolina” policy. Universities within the system were expected to demonstrate compliance with the new policy by Sept. 1, resulting in many quick changes … Continue reading Changes in the UNC System Following Board of Governors’ DEI Policy Repeal 

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Pioneers of Change: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 

Imani Tailly, Staff Writer Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” The history of Hispanic Heritage Month is rich with connections to the independence of Latin American countries and accomplishments by Hispanic and Latinx Americans.  Many places across the United States have events for Hispanic Heritage Month. … Continue reading Pioneers of Change: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 

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Finding Minerva Beyond the Statue

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor Phrases like “find your mojo,” “find your groove,” and “find your rhythm” are all encouraging suggestions to push people towards accomplishing their goals. What you won’t hear is “find Minerva,” unless it’s a more literal request made by teachers challenging their students in early-semester scavenger hunts to familiarize them with campus.  Otherwise, the phrase “find Minerva” is not a real thing … Continue reading Finding Minerva Beyond the Statue

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