Jessica Matthis Staff Writer Any American who has been through public school in the will know that our country has an intricate history, full of countless leaders and greats, immortalized by fame and deeds done on behalf of their country. In elementary grades alone, students learn about a myriad of people who they are taught have changed the world – from Martin Luther … Continue reading Langston Hughes discussion
Logan Curry Staff Writer Upon entering the International Civil Rights Museum, one may not realize that they are walking on the history which forever changed the course of America. The Woolworth store was the site of four brazen African American college freshmen, famously known as the A&T Four or the Greensboro Four, first sat in the white’s only section as a non-violent protest. The Greensboro … Continue reading Slave deeds exhibit
Catie Byrne Features Editor To be honest, I feel like a bad gay; more specifically, one that hasn’t really participated in any public events to display my inner rainbow in over a year. Most recently, I missed Pride and Trans Pride, I’ve missed drag events with friends performing at the gay club, Chemistry, but generally, I’ve missed the active presence of my people. Although I’m … Continue reading Slice of life: HER
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer Amid the waves of rainbow colored flags and shouts of quite literal pride marched an angry group of protestors straight down Elm Street. They carried billboards adorned with biblical scripture, and one preacher lectured about the “evils of sodomy and hypocrisy.” A boy, not much older than 12, stood before the protestors, people in vests that said … Continue reading PRIDE!
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer One thing about elections and the democratic system of selecting leaders is that more often than not, young citizens fail to vote in local elections. A couple examples of elections that are overlooked way too often include mayoral and city council elections. It is extremely important for young people to vote in these smaller elections because these are the … Continue reading Show of Hands WUAG Concert
Jessica Matthis Staff Writer In April 2015, Ahmet Tanhan, PhD student in the Counseling and Educational Department at UNCG, as well as Dr. Vincent Francisco of UNCG’s Public Health Department, conducted a survey with the help of the Muslim Student Association and a UNCG research team. The purpose, Tanhan said, to measure and address Muslim student concerns and satisfaction. The results of the … Continue reading UNCG graduate student unites spiritual groups
Catie Byrne Features Editor Candace Frazier, UNCG senior, hosted a discussion Sept. 16 in Tower Village about Beyoncé, feminism, how popular culture has influenced the perception of what a feminist is and how to measure whether a celebrity is intersectional in their feminism. The night began as a small gathering of people in the Tower Village parlor. Frazier prefaced the discussion with a Prezi presentation … Continue reading Queen Bae and intersectional feminism
Logan Curry Staff Writer For those who want to learn about eccentric poets who changed the traditional form of poetry, look no further than William Blake. When asked about Blake, Dr. Stuart Dischell, UNC-Greensboro English professor, said, “Had he lived in another historical era, he would have been burned at the stake or declared a prophet. Like Shakespeare and Chaucer, he was an enemy of … Continue reading Dead poets society: William Blake
Shaquille Blackstock Staff Writer One does not have to look far to find a bar or a liquor store in Greensboro. People in college like to drink, clearly. It’s almost a tired cliché’ that anyone who’s seen “National Lampoon’s” is aware of, but in Greensboro drinking culture is unique. The Carolinian went to various bars around campus to find out more about … Continue reading Liquors, tequila, and beers, Oh My!
Catie Byrne Features Editor A roaring crowd of over 9,100 people overflowed the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Sunday to attend Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders’ rally. In scouring the waves of Bernie supporters lined up to be seated inside the rally, consistent themes among attendees were apparent. A sample of about 50 people said that they felt as though they could trust Bernie Sanders. They believed … Continue reading Greensboro talks feeling the Bern
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