Mark Parent Opinions Editor Last Tuesday, the longest serving U.S. congressman in North Carolina history sadly passed away after more than 30 years of public service. Howard Coble, a local Greensboro lawyer, was first elected to Congress in 1984 as a part of the Reagan landslide over Walter Mondale. The Sixth District Congressional seat at that time was one prone to change. In fact, Coble’s … Continue reading Congressman Howard Coble’s legacy
Natalie King Publisher Happy 2015, everyone — a time in which talking to an inanimate object does not always result in being prompted to seek medical attention. We can navigate, text, call, search and do a number of other tasks without even lifting a finger. What a time to be alive. That’s right, good ol’ Siri is a celebrity in today’s society, and it … Continue reading Millennial Moment
Adam Griffin Staff Writer Writing — what is it? Words on paper that express thoughts; and yet in its engagement with others does it become something more than ink on paper. Merriam-Webster defines writing as “the activity or work of writing books, poems, stories, etc.: the way that you use written words to express your ideas or opinions: books, poems, essays, letters, etc.” At this … Continue reading A letter to the readers of The Carolinian
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Did you know there was a city council election in Greensboro last week? Odds are, you didn’t. Of course, for millennials, this isn’t a surprise. You see, millennials are notorious for being apathetic. Of course, the only reason I say that is because millennials are so apathetic that they’re unaware of their apathy. In the last major elections, which took place … Continue reading Millennials’ apathy is pathetic
Mark Parent Opinions Editor If you’re a student at UNC-Greensboro and you have even a hint of a social life, then you’ve undoubtedly crossed paths with Allen Carpenter. Allen is a real fish out of water on campus. He’s a self-described country boy who loves hunting, fishing, God, Marco Rubio, Kappa Delta Rho and America. In fact, he’s like a cross between Duck Dynasty and … Continue reading The most interesting man at UNCG: Allen Carpenter
Adam Griffin Staff writer The Democratic Party — the party of Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson founded the modern Democratic Party in the 1790s as an opposition movement to the Federalist Party. Little did he know that the opposition that he and James Madison led would become the foundation of a political party that is still in existence today. By all accounts, the Democratic Party today … Continue reading The Democratic Party is not the Party of Jefferson
A letter to Bench Guy Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief Due to recent events, I’m now convinced if you divert from your routine in a dramatic enough fashion, the Universe will warp you into a parallel world where time moves slower, particles behave differently and George W. Bush’s presidency isn’t considered an abysmal failure. Perhaps that last part is too dramatic, but I do think there’s something … Continue reading Caught in the Middle
Natalie King Publisher Throughout childhood, many of us progressed through a plethora of character-building activities. Until this past Wednesday’s E-Board meeting, an activity that had slipped my mind, was the ever-popular, Girl Scouts. How could I forget? I advanced from being a “Brownie” to a “Junior” with such pride. My favorite aspect of being a Girl Scout were the various badges you could earn … Continue reading Millennial Moment
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of depression that is related to changes in seasons; it usually starts in the colder days of late September and ends during the sunnier days of April. And no, SAD is not just a case of the “winter blues” that one can brush off and tough out on your own. SAD can zap … Continue reading Mental Health Monthly: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer Earlier in October, there was a drawn-out argument between Houston’s popular lesbian mayor, Annise Parker, and several conservative pastors. After this showdown, voters in Houston will soon decide whether or not to establish nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender citizens. This is not a new argument. Nationwide, different states have long argued over what kind of rights LGBTQIA+ people should … Continue reading Houston non-discrimination law
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