F8 Overview

Tarlon Khoubyari    Staff Writer Every year from April 18 to April 19 in San Jose, California, Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, holds the technology conference, F8. The official landing page for the event describes F8 as the place, “Where developers and businesses come together to explore the future of technology.” F8 attracts millions of developers, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts, who are eager to see the … Continue reading F8 Overview

A New Tool for Registering for Classes

Tarlon Khoubyari     Web Content Manager   Coursicle is an online platform that makes registering for classes so much simpler. The user can browse for classes, get notified whenever there is a seat that became available in a course, and so much more. We had the opportunity of sitting down and interviewing their founders Tara Aida and Joe Puccio.   Who are the brains … Continue reading A New Tool for Registering for Classes

Driving in the G-Whip with Chancellor Gilliam

Tarlon Khoubyari    Web Content Manager   As Universities and educational institutions in today’s world, tolerance cannot be obtained without appreciating and welcoming the different branches of diversity and culture. Greensboro and UNCG has been reputably known for the vibrant culture that’s created through the various backgrounds of its students and citizens. The Carolinian had the chance to speak with Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam on … Continue reading Driving in the G-Whip with Chancellor Gilliam

The Future of the Internet

Tarlon Khoubyari   Web Content Manager Recently, the government auctioned off wireless airwave data to T-Mobile, Dish Network, Comcast and AT&T for nearly $90 billion. According to Washington Post journalist, Brian Fung, “The auction will transfer a significant amount of spectrum — the invisible radio waves that carry voice, video and data — from TV stations to companies in other industries eager to build out … Continue reading The Future of the Internet

Technology Monopolies Take Over

Tarlon Khoubyari    Web Content Manager We all have a favorite browser, word processor and emailing provider. Typically, the major technology service providers appear in businesses worldwide and set the standard of how business is done through those platforms. For example, some businesses may use the Microsoft Suite of programs such as Word, Excel and Azure, but depending on what their employees need, other companies … Continue reading Technology Monopolies Take Over

The House Votes to Take Away Privacy Laws

Tarlon Khoubyari   Web Content Manager   On March 28, the House of Representatives won by a small margin, 215-205, to repeal privacy laws that protect users against Internet providers such as Comcast and Time Warner to selling user information. These regulations were instituted by the Obama Administration just last year. These laws protected the everyday consumer from being forced to opt into agreements that … Continue reading The House Votes to Take Away Privacy Laws

Saving in College: The Savviest are Successful

Kaetlyn Dembkoski    Staff Writer The average college student has enough to deal with on a normal basis. Amongst the obvious, such as socializing, making time for homework, and getting enough sleep to function properly, there is also the constantly overbearing issue of money hanging over our heads. Whether that be trying to manage not frivolously spending or attempting to keep enough money as a … Continue reading Saving in College: The Savviest are Successful

Revolution Mills Food Truck & Artapalooza Festival

Tarlon Khoubyari     Web Content Manager It was a beautiful Saturday at Revolution Mills, a remodeled factory that now has apartments, working spaces and restaurants. Developers took advantage of the large textile mill and transformed it into a space for events and the Greensboro community to get together.   From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 1, and families came all day long … Continue reading Revolution Mills Food Truck & Artapalooza Festival

I took a break from social media and here’s what happened.

Tarlon Khoubyari     Web Content Manager/ Online Exclusive Editor    As a technologist, writer, and advocate for mental health I ask myself: Is life just a compilation of Instagrammable moments and if so, just what is that doing to us? It’s not news that social media can contribute to the rise of depression and anxiety within our generation, however, it seems to be getting … Continue reading I took a break from social media and here’s what happened.

10 Things I’ve Learned From Working At A Startup

Tarlon Khoubyari    Web Content Manager   There is a startup fantasy that’s often depicted on TV where the walls are pink, there’s a ping pong table in the every room, and there’s an unlimited supply of coconut water in the fridge. My experience was far from that but overall, working with a startup has been one of the most rewarding, challenging and exciting experiences … Continue reading 10 Things I’ve Learned From Working At A Startup