Staying on Track in the Final Act: Tips for Ending the Semester Strong 

Talia Gray, Features Editor   Believe it or not, we’re less than a month away from the last day of classes here at UNCG. That realization may give you a surge of relief or a sense of overwhelming pressure. Either way, the prospect of final exams, projects, holidays, and breaks means that things are about to get hectic for everyone in our campus community. With that … Continue reading Staying on Track in the Final Act: Tips for Ending the Semester Strong 

The creepy clown epidemic of 2016

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’s edition is a Halloween special.  This October, … Continue reading The creepy clown epidemic of 2016

A Conversation with Zac Hudson: The Texas Native Calling for Revival in Greensboro 

Sydney Lohr, Staff Writer Today, Zac Hudson leads college students at Definition Church, a non-denominational church in Greensboro, with purpose and humility, but his path to ministry began in an unexpected way. Growing up, Zac faced deep disappointment with the church. “I have grown up in church my entire life, but was severely hurt by the church when I was about 10, 11 years old. … Continue reading A Conversation with Zac Hudson: The Texas Native Calling for Revival in Greensboro 

The scream queen fired for her stance on Gaza 

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.    After ascending to prominence among English-speaking audiences … Continue reading The scream queen fired for her stance on Gaza 

The NC State Fair is Back! 

Talia Gray, Features Editor  One of the most beloved fall traditions has returned to North Carolina. That’s right, the N.C. State Fair began on October 16 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina. The first North Carolina State Fair was hosted by the State Agricultural Society in 1853. Today, the fair is hosted by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and supported … Continue reading The NC State Fair is Back! 

Tickle v. Giggle 

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.    For almost a year, discourse in the … Continue reading Tickle v. Giggle 

From Campus to Canvas: Part Two 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor   This is the final part of a two-part series.  Last week, The Carolinian featured Tyrone Hall’s remarkable journey from isolation during the pandemic to creating t-shirts, but how he became an artist is just as interesting and tells a story of trial and triumph.  Hall was born in the small town of Clinton, North Carolina, where his grandparents relocated to … Continue reading From Campus to Canvas: Part Two 

From Campus to Canvas: Part One 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor  Image courtesy of Tyrone Hall This is part one of a two-part series  During the pandemic, UNC Greensboro graduate Tyrone Hall craved what most home-bound individuals desired the most: social interaction. “Like many, I found myself with an abundance of time and a craving for connection,” says Hall. That’s when he came up with the idea to create Musssee.com, a website … Continue reading From Campus to Canvas: Part One 

Talia’s Tastes: Mr. Tokyo 

Talia Gray, Senior Staff Writer   In this edition of Talia’s Tastes, we will discuss Mr. Tokyo: Japanese Restaurant. Mr. Tokyo is a small chain of Japanese restaurants located throughout North Carolina. In addition to the Greensboro location, they’re also located in Pineville, Matthews, Prosperity Village (Charlotte area), Chapel Hill, and Monroe. I recently visited the Greensboro location for the first time for a friend’s birthday, … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Mr. Tokyo 

A Voter’s Guide to the Greensboro Mayoral Candidates 

Sophia Tascone  After 12 years as mayor, Nancy Vaughan is stepping down, meaning Greensboro has an important election on its hands this year. The four people who will be appearing on next Tuesday’s October 7th primary ballot are Marikay Abuzuaiter, Mark Cummings, Robbie Perkins, and Akir Khan. Early voting is going on now through this Saturday, October 4 at 3 p.m., and Greensboro and Jamestown … Continue reading A Voter’s Guide to the Greensboro Mayoral Candidates