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The damaging effects of leveraging the self in identity politics

Harrison Phipps Opinions Editor   I sit in the middle of a coffee shop, alone, eavesdropping on conversations. It’s what I do on occasion, and sometimes it helps me realize simultaneously the hope and the despair for this world and our nation. The practice may be considered rude, but when you open your mouth, you intend to be heard. Who hears you is out of … Continue reading The damaging effects of leveraging the self in identity politics

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Does incumbency create political stagnation?

Antonio Rivera  Staff Writer Since the 2014 elections, the United States of America has been in a political gridlock. We now have a majority Republican congress and (as we all know) President Barack Obama is part of the Democratic party.  Due to this current state of our federal government, the current national leadership has not been able to achieve many of their goals they set … Continue reading Does incumbency create political stagnation?

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The Problem with Pumpkin Spice

  Andrew Oliver    Staff Writer As if there is nothing more pressing going on, this autumn you are likely to hear many complaining about Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte for no good reason, other than the fact that others seem to enjoy it so very much. However, much to the the chagrin of those who do enjoy this drink’s nostalgic, spicy flavor, there are some … Continue reading The Problem with Pumpkin Spice

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IGS leads conversation about “Looking for Palestine”

Jamie Biggs   Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 4, students and faculty gathered inside UNCG’s Faculty Center to take part in an event presented by the International and Global Studies department.            These events produced by IGS are referred to as Global Spotlights. Aptly named, they work to shine a light on different global issues. This particular event focused on the book: “Looking for Palestine” by … Continue reading IGS leads conversation about “Looking for Palestine”

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Editorial: Hillary Clinton for President

As early voting opens tomorrow, there has not been a presidential election cycle within living memory so fraught with controversy. Through the course of conflicting information, outright nastiness, and disturbing revelations, one clear choice emerges. As the official student newspaper of UNCG, The Carolinian endorses Hillary Clinton, the candidate we feel will do the most good for our nation and our fellow students. This endorsement … Continue reading Editorial: Hillary Clinton for President

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Latte Designs, Gluten Free Cookies, and Wi-Fi: First World Problems

Kaetlyn Dembkoski   Staff Writer When you hear the words first world problems, what are the first images or thoughts that you associate with them? Is it the sight of people yelling at helpless employees for a mistake they could not have avoided? Is it a feeling of annoyance when seeing pictures on social media where people have carefully documented their discourteous actions towards circumstances … Continue reading Latte Designs, Gluten Free Cookies, and Wi-Fi: First World Problems

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The Kardashian Plague: the pop culture delusion that never ends

Sarah Swindell  Staff Writer   The Kardashian branding is addictive like Oreo cookies, crack, and pumpkin spice lattes. It seems that we, as an American culture, just cannot get enough of the family. Personally, I have been beyond satiated. They are everywhere I look: my Snapchat, my everyday conversations, even the grocery store checkout. Everywhere I look they seem to pop up, and this writer … Continue reading The Kardashian Plague: the pop culture delusion that never ends

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Inside those who support Donald Trump

Teresa Dale  Staff Writer I think everyone can agree that this election cycle has been anything but conventional. We the people have had to sort through more scandals, more lies, and more biased media reports than ever before. A lot is on the line as the next president will be deciding what happens with Obamacare, electing a new supreme court judge, and leading our country … Continue reading Inside those who support Donald Trump

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The Way of Things: Why the Third Party Vote is a Sad Illusion

Dylan Hull   Staff Writer This is an article I did not want to write.  Like many Americans, I once felt that third party candidates deserve more attention in media and on the campaign trail.  In this reality TV show of an election, third party voices in debates could highlight issues that neither major party candidate has touched on and find a wider audience. However … Continue reading The Way of Things: Why the Third Party Vote is a Sad Illusion

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