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More Than a Service: The Misson Behind NC High Fidelity Wraparound 

Enzo Dovlo, Zania Johnson, Amya Smith   In North Carolina, children and families experiencing serious mental and behavioral health challenges often struggle to find support that truly addresses their individual needs. The NC High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) was created to change that. It offers care that is family driven, strength based and rooted in collaboration. It all started when Judge George F. Bason saw a young … Continue reading More Than a Service: The Misson Behind NC High Fidelity Wraparound 

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Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES)

Miller Brown & Diamond Martin  Do you know how to contact a local, specialized crisis response team if a family member or friend needed help? Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES) is a crisis lifeline system and part of Mobile Crisis. MORES “is a team-based crisis response intervention for children and adolescents ages 3-21 years experiencing escalating emotional and/or behavioral needs (NCDHHS- MORES brochure).” … Continue reading Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES)

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Living on $6 a Day: Can you really eat well on a SNAP Budget? 

Tsunami Em, Amira Malas, Tinia Morris  Imagine feeding yourself on less than the cost of a fast-food combo meal. That is the reality for millions of Americans living on just $6 a day through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It may sound impossible, but with the right knowledge and a little creativity, eating well on a budget is certainly doable. In fact, UNCG’s Recipe … Continue reading Living on $6 a Day: Can you really eat well on a SNAP Budget? 

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UNCG Bringing Out the Best 

Anginette Vazquez-Burgos, Maria Zuniga-Alonso, Sereniti Simpson  Bringing Out the Best (BOTB) is an organization at UNCG’s Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships. Over the past 21 years BOTB has helped Guildford County children under five years old overcome behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. Due to their impressive success rate, there is now a waitlist to join and dedicated behavioral specialists are excited to work … Continue reading UNCG Bringing Out the Best 

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Upcoming Special Issue

Tomorrow, we will publish a series of articles written for The Carolinian by Dr. Jessica McCall’s Communications and Public Relations (CST 342) students. This semester, Dr. McCall’s students collaborated with UNCG’s Center for Youth, Family & Community Partnerships (CYFCP) to learn about the vital services and resources CYFCP provides. In a series of six articles, Dr. McCall’s students explore several organizations and services offered by … Continue reading Upcoming Special Issue

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Hunter Schafer and the Truscum-Tucute Wars 

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.    In late August 2022, … Continue reading Hunter Schafer and the Truscum-Tucute Wars 

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Why Words Win Cases: The Power of Communication in Law 

Mobosola Banjo  (Image from UNCG News) Imagine two lawyers standing in front of a jury. Both are equally prepared and understand the law. Both have strong evidence on their side. Only one wins. Why? Because law isn’t just about knowledge, it’s about communication. In courtrooms, boardrooms, and negotiation tables, the deciding factor is often not what is said but how it’s said.  Law is frequently … Continue reading Why Words Win Cases: The Power of Communication in Law 

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Aristasia, the early Internet’s forgotten religion 

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.    Although Aristasia began as … Continue reading Aristasia, the early Internet’s forgotten religion 

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8chan’s Ebola cult and the age of awareness ribbons 

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 that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.   It’s easy to forget how … Continue reading 8chan’s Ebola cult and the age of awareness ribbons 

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UNCG’s English Club: Not Only for English Majors  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager     (Image courtesy of Karis Hudgins) UNCG’s English Club provides the perfect environment for students who share a passion for reading, writing, and exploring new topics to connect with like-minded peers. Professor Xhenet Aliu, the club’s advisor, shares that the mission is for members to have a space to engage in literature in various forms. From academic works we often … Continue reading UNCG’s English Club: Not Only for English Majors  

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