Veronica Glover

THE CAROLINIAN • 20th February 2024

Women in Hip-Hop: Got Beef?

Nicki Minaj performing in 2017. Photo by Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017/Getty Images for dcp

The 2023 celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Hip Hop highlighted the genre’s history and cultural importance. Feuds between artists are part of that legacy, and this year, we see tension brewing between the acclaimed female artists who are reigning over the once male-dominated genre. Unfortunately, we have yet to bask in the success and artistry of all the talented emcees who have left their imprint on his

THE CAROLINIAN • 6th February 2024

What Really Is Peak TV?

The Golden Age of Television, the period from roughly 1948 to 1959, has been recognized as one of the most important TV eras in the U.S. The early period featured many live broadcasts, including the anthology drama Kraft Television Theatre, which ran from 1947 to 1958. Another anthology drama, Playhouse 90, transitioned from live to filmed during its four-year run that ended in 1960, reflecting the overall shift away from live television. The Golden Age produced some of America’s most beloved pr

THE CAROLINIAN • 12th September 2023

The World is in Flames: A Closer Look at Climate Change and Its Detrimental Effects on the Environment

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported in June during a monthly climate update that it was Earth’s warmest June since global temperature record-keeping began in 1850. The historically high temperatures didn’t stop in July, the planet’s hottest month on human record. Researchers assert that July 6 was the most scorching day Earth has experienced since at least 1979, and plausibly before that, with some claiming that we have to go back at least 125,000 years for another day...

THE CAROLINIAN • 11th April 2023

Why Were They Canceled? Pt. II

Following up with reflecting on the shows that were gone too soon and have since become the pinnacles of pop culture and teen-angst.

“My So-Called Life” is often said to have changed the meaning and impact of television forever. Scarcely do we come across a program intended for multiple audiences: adolescents, vicenarians, and mature adults. The groundbreaking American drama is an introspective series told through the lens of a fifteen-year-old girl who grapples with life, school (or a “battlef

THE CAROLINIAN • 28th March 2023

Why Were They Canceled?

A reflection on the shows that were gone too soon and have since become the pinnacles of pop culture and teen-angst.

In the show “Freaks and Geeks,” Lindsay Weir, played by Linda Cardellini, is a high school mathlete who begins to hang out with a group of “burnouts,” or misfits, while her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley), struggles to navigate high school during his freshman year. “Freaks and Geeks” (1999) is an American coming-of-age dramedy based on the hardship and misfortune of bein

THE CAROLINIAN • 8th November 2022

Are We Done Shopping at the Mall?

Since the pandemic, it appears as if shopping has become primarily digital and the experience of shopping in stores has become a thing of the past. What effects did Covid-19 have on the shopping experience, and what lies ahead for the future of shopping?

With Black Friday quickly approaching, I wanted to get a head-start on my Christmas List. So, I began thinking of gifts for my loved ones, shopping, and how I planned to go about making such purchases. I realized that my instinctive method was

THE CAROLINIAN • 20th September 2022

What’s Happening to R&B?

The once chart-topping genre has now become outdated and not nearly as popular as it was in previous years. Has the unifying category of Rhythm & Blues died out?

I heard D’Angelo’s “Brown Sugar” (1995) recently and was caressed by the soothing notes of harmony and poetry throughout each verse. All of a sudden, I felt immense gratitude for the platinum record as it implements lyrics surrounding love, romance, and unity for people of color. The debut of “Brown Sugar” was monumental not only for t

THE CAROLINIAN • 6th September 2022

The Future of Newspapers: Where Have They Gone?

Newspaper printing around the world has slowed down, or even ceased to exist for some publications—but why? What has happened to the daily ritual of reading prints and what does the future hold for publications extensively?

Over the summer, no matter where I went, I noticed that there were hardly any newspaper stands around. I remember newspapers being a staple of my grandparents’ mornings, along with coffee and breakfast. At the time, I only cared for the comics and compelling headlines.

THE CAROLINIAN • 8th March 2022

JEEN-YUHS: Why Kanye Remains the Greatest Artist & Producer of All-Time

Kanye West’s documentary, JEEN-YUHS, reveals everything about the rapper’s claim to fame and his not-so-easy pursuit to get his foot in the doors of major record labels.

Act II of Kanye West’s three-part Netflix documentary “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” was released on Wednesday February 23rd. It showcases another 90-minute chapter of Kanye’s journey as an up-and-coming producer-turned-rapper. I personally dislike spoilers, so I will not reveal all the details about the documentary. However...

THE CAROLINIAN • 15th February 2022

The Best Black Romance Films: A Guide for Love, Culture, and History

Here’s what to watch this month to celebrate your loved ones and embrace black history.

The season is finally here to cuddle up with loved ones and watch something that represents those warm, tender feelings you have for each other. In light of Black History Month, what better way to celebrate Black excellence than watching a few classic romance movies? While some may be touchier than others, you will not be able to look away from the excitement and passion.

I’d like to begin with...