Mark Parent Opinions Editor Early last week, I decided to write on Pope Francis’ decision to hold mass near the Mexico-U.S. border in an effort to show solidarity with migrants. Well, I think it’s safe to say that my plan hit a minor road-bump. As I’m sure many of you have already heard, the Pope hurled some insults in the direction of insult-machine, Donald Trump. … Continue reading The Pope is wrong about immigration
Adam Griffin Staff Writer Associate Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court is one of the greatest and most influential legal minds of the last century. He is more responsible than any other person for leading the conservative renaissance in constitutional jurisprudence and bringing ideas of originalism and textualism into the forefront of the discussion and debate over the meaning of the U.S. … Continue reading The life and opinions of Justice Antonin Scalia
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer No matter who you are, you have privileges as well as oppressions. Oftentimes, we like to focus a lot on the ways in which we are oppressed, the struggles we face. However, it is critical for us to acknowledge our privilege. Based on factors, such as your race, gender, class, nationality, sexuality, religion, education and more, you … Continue reading Accept it. White privilege exists.
Natalie King Publisher Yeezus, Kanye, how did you get in so much debt? The critically egotistical star has, once again, created quite a scandal. I have always loathed Kanye West, so hearing this news did nothing but make me chuckle (mean, I know). What could have possible happened in West’s life to acquire such a debt that is nearly equal to his wife’s … Continue reading Millennial Moment
Lauren Cherry Copy Editor Recently, the New York Fashion Week has shifted to a consumer-based model. This decision was announced in December of last year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Having collections available to shop immediately after their runway shows is a drastically different approach from the longstanding fashion week model of showing collections four months in advance of … Continue reading Spartan Sensibilities
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer If I were to say “OCD,” what would come to your mind? Probably your friend who arranges her wardrobe by color, or that guy next to you in class who always has to have two pencils lined up perfectly on his desk, or someone you work with who uses Purell every five minutes during flu season. OCD, the acronym … Continue reading Stop stereotyping mental illness
Spencer Schneier Staff Writer Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to U.S. Senate candidate Sean Haugh. If you haven’t heard of him, that’s quite understandable. He is the Libertarian Party candidate, and as he explained to me, he began his senate campaign in 2014 because he thought it was ridiculous the party wasn’t going to run anybody. Haugh received a … Continue reading An interview with U.S. Senate candidate, Sean Haugh
The Editorial Staff After more than a year of indecision, the UNC-Greensboro Board of Trustees finally decided to change the name of the Aycock Auditorium; in effect, of course, this action removes former Governor Charles B. Aycock from prominence on campus. Earlier this semester, we at The Carolinian decided to play a neutral role in this ongoing process; we simply felt that taking a side … Continue reading Board of Trustees should adopt “Smart-Tillman Auditorium”
Adam Griffin Staff Writer George Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732 at Pope’s Creek, Va. He was born to a middle-class Virginia planter family with older brothers who were educated in England. Washington lost his father when he was only 12 years old, and the financial strain it placed on his family prevented him from going to college. His stunted education plagued him … Continue reading George Washington, the young man
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Last week, the U.S. national debt eclipsed $19 trillion. As Donald Trump would say, that’s huge! But unlike Trump’s antics behind a podium, this is no laughing matter. Instead, our spiraling fiscal situation is, perhaps, the greatest threat to our country. In fact, when one examines the debt to GDP ratio — which is, probably, the most effective measuring tool at … Continue reading Bernie Sanders will bankrupt the U.S.
