Taylor Allen Former Editor-in-Chief There is no pressure quite like graduating college. Between planning for the future and maintaining your academic performance, seniors have a lot to focus on. Never one to shrink from difficult tasks, I loaded myself down with a few vital classes just to make sure I didn’t have a stress-free exit from UNCG. But even with the role that academics played … Continue reading Farewell Piece
Taylor Allen Editor in Chief The fallout from E-Day continues across America and on UNCG, as the nation tries to understand what to expect from a Trump presidency. Both his supporters and the the people who were determined never to support him seem uncertain about what exactly the future holds. But whatever your ideological leanings, this November has proven that politics is not a realm … Continue reading Democracy is not a spectator sport
Taylor Allen Staff Writer On Nov. 8, 2016 Donald Trump won North Carolina by 3.8 percent of the vote. That is more than the combined margins of victory from the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections combined. This large of a victory for Trump flew in the face of what the New York Times deemed the “swingiest of swing states,” and the 5.8 percent victory … Continue reading After the battleground
Taylor Allen Editor-In-Chief We are quickly entering into the thick of the political season. Ads are airing, controversy is high, and people that profess no interest in politics are increasingly short-tempered with all this conversation. As someone who studies the political system, I couldn’t be more thrilled. Politics is my bread and butter, and it’s a rare privilege for a college newspaper to … Continue reading The Pinboard: The good, the bad, and the realistic
Taylor Allen Editor-in-Chief “We will never forget.” This phrase has been emblematic of September 11, 2001 for the past 15 years. It seems to me that as a nation, we have done well to keep that promise. Personally and culturally, 9/11 still has a profound place in our collective memory. Everyone has a story about 9/11, even those of us who were too young … Continue reading 9/11 Editorial
Taylor Allen Editor In Chief Passion is a glorified emotion in our society. Depicted across works of art, described in poetry and pursued as an integral part of human existence. I do not disagree with that assessment; passion gives vitality to many aspects of life, and can improve the world around us. But the necessity of passion has been oversold, mass-marketed as the sole … Continue reading The Pinboard- All you need isn’t love
Taylor Allen Editor-In-Chief “I was never supposed to be the Editor-in-Chief of a newspaper.” I borrow those words from Emily Bruzzo, your past Editor-in-Chief. They opened her first column, and I feel that it’s right that I carry them on. The sentiment couldn’t be truer for me. I joined The Carolinian only months ago, inexperienced and unsure but determined to do the best job … Continue reading Student press: a love-letter to community
Allen Walker Staff Writer At a meeting on Monday, August 8th, Guilford County Board of Elections unanimously approved an early voting plan for the 2016 election cycle. The plan consists of 25 sites and includes weekend voting hours. The new plan offers more locations and more flexible hours compared to the 2012 election. A full list of early voting locations is available on the … Continue reading Early voting compromise approved by Guilford County Board of Elections
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer As school is getting back into full swing, it is important to keep an eye on your stress and anxiety levels, especially for those of you who are freshmen and are experiencing so many changes. Some levels of stress are normal for any day-to-day routine, but if that stress starts to manifest itself as anxiety and begins interfering with your … Continue reading The Importance of Understanding Anxiety
Taylor Allen Editor-In-Chief The Eastern District of North Carolina has had a vacancy in its court since 2005. It is currently the longest standing vacancy in United States history, and there are no clear signs that the seat is about to be filled. More pressingly, there has been little conversation about the open court seat in discussions of this state’s political framework. Hopefully the similar … Continue reading A case for filling the courts
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