The City of Greensboro Hates the Unhoused

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor   A little over three weeks ago, signs popped up around Center City Park in downtown Greensboro with the following message:  “Food and resource distributions are no longer allowed, in or adjacent to the downtown parks including along Friendly Avenue or Elm Street, due to ongoing pedestrian safety and waste management concerns. Distributions may now be offered and reserved at two … Continue reading The City of Greensboro Hates the Unhoused

Changes in the UNC System Following Board of Governors’ DEI Policy Repeal 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor   On May 23, 2024, the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted to repeal an existing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy. That policy was replaced with the new “Equality Within the University of North Carolina” policy. Universities within the system were expected to demonstrate compliance with the new policy by Sept. 1, resulting in many quick changes … Continue reading Changes in the UNC System Following Board of Governors’ DEI Policy Repeal 

Wildfire Impacts: Part Two of a Two-Part Series 

by Mathilde Spiropoulos  This is the second and final part of a two-part series. For more information or to read Part One, please visit last week’s publication.  Wildfires may seem unstoppable, but they aren’t. Greece recently introduced fire prevention strategies that are already making an impact. These strategies are composed of public awareness campaigns that educate, forest management, and clearing. Another strategy is improved surveillance … Continue reading Wildfire Impacts: Part Two of a Two-Part Series 

Unmasking Chromakopia: An Analysis of Tyler’s Lyrics  

By Christopher Flores-Rivera   (Image From, Tyler, the Creator Announces ‘Chromakopia’ Album Release Date & Reveals Cover Art)  Tyler Okonma, better known as Tyler, The Creator, released his latest album, Chromakopia, on Monday, Oct. 26, unveiling some of his most raw and unrelenting lyrics. This album captures Tyler’s journey through themes of maturity, the fear of fatherhood, and the struggle of masking one’s true self. Like … Continue reading Unmasking Chromakopia: An Analysis of Tyler’s Lyrics  

UNCG Men’s Soccer Clinches Regular Season Championship 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Men’s Soccer hosted East Tennessee State University (ETSU) on Nov. 3 in their final game of the regular season. Coming into the match, ETSU was sitting top of the table with 10 points, while UNCG was sitting three points behind them in third place. A win on the night would put UNCG level on points and have them win the … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer Clinches Regular Season Championship 

The Dream of Homeownership 

By John C. Haynes, Class of 2026  My parents built their first house on the southern end of Henderson County in 2002. They’d gotten married two years before, and were lucky to get good, high-paying jobs: my father at a real estate firm in Hendersonville and my mother as an accountant for the state government of South Carolina. As both my parents entered their careers, … Continue reading The Dream of Homeownership 

Opinion: A Vote for Josh Stein is a Vote for Gen Z’s Future 

By Ciara Dawson, Class of 2025  As young people, many of us struggle not only with student debt, the horrific effects of gun violence, and higher rates of mental health struggles. Seeing so many Americans struggling to pay rent and mortgages, many Gen Zers worry about their future ability to buy a house and overall financial stability.  I can vividly remember my mother telling me … Continue reading Opinion: A Vote for Josh Stein is a Vote for Gen Z’s Future 

The Rumors were True: Tim Walz was on the UNCG Campus  

by Karis Hudgins  As the countdown to the 2024 presidential election continues, candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have fallen into a tight race. With polls highlighting the uttermost importance of every vote, the outcome of this election is in the hands of young voters, including many students at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. As early voting came to a close, Vice-Presidential candidate Tim … Continue reading The Rumors were True: Tim Walz was on the UNCG Campus  

Wildfire Impacts: Part One of a Two Part Series 

by Mathilde Spiropoulos  Wildfires are no longer an occasional disaster; they are a devastating new normal. From Greece’s forests engulfed in flames to California’s rolling hills reduced to ash, wildfires have left behind thousands of stories of heartbreak and resilience. But they are also a call to action we can no longer afford to ignore. We have the power to reduce their impact and frequency … Continue reading Wildfire Impacts: Part One of a Two Part Series 

The Crown: When Royalty Meets Fiction 

by Mady Siester  (Image From, The Crown Season 5: First Look at Imelda Staunton’s Queen Elizabeth II)  Have you ever wondered what was going on behind royal closed doors? That is what Peter Morgan tries to depict in his Emmy-winning show The Crown. Although playing a major role in the United Kingdom’s public scene, it is hard to get a real insight into how the … Continue reading The Crown: When Royalty Meets Fiction