Thanks to our partners at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, we are excited to announce a new batch of student newspapers available online. This new group of papers spans from March to December 1983 and covers topics ranging from current global events to campus sports news.

Amongst intense Cold War tensions and political strife, UNC Charlotte students proved they knew how to have fun in this edition of The 49er Times. Events like Jam Up, the annual spring concert series, provided students with unforgettable musical experiences and a space to let loose before finals. Performances by The Average White Band and Aviator rocked the stage and electrified the crowds.

Similarly, the 49er Times reported on the fall activities fair, which started the 1983-1984 school year with several free carnival games, snow cones, and cotton candy. The packed festival introduced new students to the UNCC campus and brought together returning undergraduates for a day of fun and connection.

These fun events also helped foster community across the UNC Charlotte student community. Programs like the International Festival allowed students to connect and learn about different cultures through music, food, and conversations.

Despite threats of war, global poverty, and nuclear bombs, Charlotte 49er students made sure their collegiate experiences were fun and new. They embraced the present, cherishing friendships, academic stimulation, and their vibrant campus life.

More materials, including photographs, catalogs, yearbooks, and directories, can be found on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s contributor page here. 

Visitors can view more issues of The 49er Times here.

More information about the University of North Carolina at Charlotte can be found on their website linked here.

To browse our entire collection of student newspapers, select the “Student Papers” filter on our “Newspaper Titles” search page linked here.