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
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?
Jamie Howell Staff Writer On Wednesday March 30, Dr. Markus M.L. Crepaz hosted a lecture called “Refugees, the future of the European Union and the limits of community.” Dr. Crepaz is a professor of Political Science and head of the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia; his lecture was based on the refugee crises from the perspective of the European Union. … Continue reading University of Georgia professor discusses refugee crises through EU lens
Jayda Brunson Staff Writer What will happen to the world if bees become extinct — will fruit, nuts, coffee and even the human race — survive? Due to the significant decline of bee populations around the world, these are just a few of the questions people are asking. Robert Jacobs, of the Guilford County Beekeeping Association, spoke with The Carolinian regarding the environmental … Continue reading A stinging threat: What’s happening to the bees?
Maggie Young News Editor Land of the free and home of the brave. It’s election season, and politicians can be seen making speeches about ensuring a brighter future, “making America great again,” or discussing the threat of losing what an innumerable amount of public figures have called “the greatest country in the world.” Inspirational political jargon is used to amp up the spirit of … Continue reading Live free and die
Matt Harris Staff Writer There are few things more universally terrifying than the possibility of an out-of-control force affecting one’s well-being. Many people tend to take their relative comfort for granted when it comes to basic living necessities like water, food and housing. Considering all the worrisome things that threaten the world at seemingly every corner, many feel that they should just be able to … Continue reading Terror in the Tap: water contamination fears continue
Catie Byrne Features Editor Most, if not everyone, is aware of global warming and the ever-encroaching environmental doom of climate change. It is a slow death to this planet, it is inescapable and it is as easily observable as the daily and nightly smog in the sky people call sunrise and sunset. And while most people have some idea as the ways in which climate … Continue reading The threat of corporations and climate change
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