Matt Harris Staff Writer I’ve always been a little skeptical of all the fuss over my generation. Supposedly, we’re remarkably self-absorbed, endlessly distracted, unwilling to challenge our deeply-held beliefs, unable to make that scary plunge into adulthood, yada yada. I’m not really convinced. Millennials are easy to pick on – we’re trying to navigate this increasingly complex and bizarre world while straddling ridiculous student debt … Continue reading “Scrolling away”
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Back in the 50s’ and 60s’, due to minimum wage rising every so often to combat the inevitability of inflation, young people were able to finish high school, work hard in one of the many manufacturing jobs that were around back then and attain their dreams of a house and a white picket fence, no problem. … Continue reading Article on millennial nostalgia
Catie Byrne Features Editor Are LGBT millennials out of touch with their history? This can be a difficult question to quantify, for a portion of such a small portion of the population. However, millennial LGBT popular culture, is one of the things reflective of what this generation of community members prioritize. As a lesbian, this reporter can attest to two growing trends among millennials throughout … Continue reading Are LGBT millennials out of touch with their history?
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer Stereotypes pertaining to the current generation have varied widely over the past few years. Millennials fall into the age range of 18-33. These stereotypical beliefs often range from dating culture, success rates, substance abuse, religiousness, the rate of pregnancy/STDS and our spending habits. Often times these cliché ideas that exist have a way of overshadowing the true facts and … Continue reading Millennial mythbusters
Catie Byrne Features Editor Dr. Mark Rifkin, director of the women’s and gender studies department and professor of English, sat down with The Carolinian to share his thoughts and insights on HB-2. Dr. Rifkin is the author of three books and he has worked at UNCG since 2008. Q 1: “So, what do you think the legislation of House Bill 2 means for North Carolina, … Continue reading Dr. Mark Rifkin weighs in on HB2
Catie Byrne Features Editor “This is probably that one thing that is going to turn into the big national debacle, go to the Supreme Court, and finally fix this shit once and for all,” said UNCG senior and transgender woman, 39-year-old Jenn Goodman, of the recent passage of the House Bill 2, which criminalizes transgender people who attempt to use the bathroom which corresponds with … Continue reading Spotlight: Jenn Goodman on HB-2
Matt Harris Staff Writer I spent nearly three months preparing for a trip to Guanajuato, Mexico, to see my girlfriend, who is currently studying abroad there. I started planning, in fact, before she even left. At first the planning was mental – I made checklists of things I would need or things I wanted to do while there and read about all the things the … Continue reading Going away: Things I learned in Mexico’s most beautiful city
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer The residents of Greensboro pride themselves in the many down-to-earth eateries available throughout the area. One particularly earthy restaurant that Greensboro has to offer is “The People’s Perk.” Founded in October of 2013 by two citizen artists, Nancy Lenk and Karen Archia, the interior design of “The People’s Perk,” this restaurant is a unique collage, because it features the drawings … Continue reading Cheap, Fun, Local Eatery
Catie Byrne Features Editor Upon arrival to the transgender rally against House Bill 2 on Friday, April 1, the air was fraught with the chants of 40 protesters, three chatting policemen and tension; as protesters circled the North Carolina Legislative Building with an array of colorful signs, flags and posters in hand. Wearing a blue, pink and white trans pride flag as a cape, which … Continue reading Protestors slam HB-2 in Raleigh
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer The past year has seen many different attacks carried out by radical affiliates. Many people will remember the attacks on Paris at the Bataclan stadium and elsewhere, or perhaps the recent attacks in Brussels will ring a bell to others. However, many may not have heard about the terrorist attacks in Kenya, in Pakistan or in … Continue reading The Media’s Portrayal of Terrorism: A Double Standard?
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