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Democrats Make Major Gains in North Carolina Midterm Elections

Carole-Anne Morris, Editor-in-Chief North Carolina Democrats made significant gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, flipping a U.S. Senate seat and appearing poised to take control of the state House of Representatives for the first time since 2010. Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. Cooper’s victory marks a major pickup for Democrats, who also … Continue reading Democrats Make Major Gains in North Carolina Midterm Elections

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Water Issues Impacting UNCG Residence Halls

Imani Tailly, News Editor On October 9, 2026, an email was sent out to students regarding water discoloration on campus. The email was shared by Housing and Residence Life on behalf of the UNCG Facilities team. The water problems were explained as a city-wide issue impacting not just the university, but Greensboro as a whole. The water was determined to be safe for “general use” … Continue reading Water Issues Impacting UNCG Residence Halls

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UNCG Students Protest in Response to the Death of Nolan Wells

On Oct. 15, at the Minerva statue located behind the Elliott University Center, students gathered for an organized walkout and protest in response to the death of Nolan Wells. Wells, an 18-year-old football player attending community college in Mississippi, went on a trip to Horn Island with friends on the Fourth of July. He did not return home with them. A search began for him, … Continue reading UNCG Students Protest in Response to the Death of Nolan Wells

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Campus Demonstration Draws Student Reactions at UNCG

Kaylee Roberts A demonstration involving an anti-abortionist group took place at UNCG on October 1. These demonstrators were seen in front of Moran Commons, as well as on Stirling Street across from the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The demonstration drew attention from students on campus and prompted varied reactions, raising questions about how demonstrations are approved and how the university responded to this … Continue reading Campus Demonstration Draws Student Reactions at UNCG

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A Spotlight on Ezekiel “Zeke” Robinson 

Imani Tailly, News Editor When the State Normal and Industrial School (now UNCG) opened in 1892, the school had 15 faculty members and almost 200 female students. It was the first public institution to offer the opportunity for higher education for women. It opened with only two buildings and a focus on educating a generation of teachers for the state. The school president, Charles Duncan … Continue reading A Spotlight on Ezekiel “Zeke” Robinson 

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PSA From the Norfolk Southern Rail Company: Train Safety at UNCG 

Photo from enr.com. Imani Tailly, News Editor In collaboration with the Norfolk Southern Rail Company, this article serves as a reminder about the importance of safety around on-campus and near-campus railroad crossings. UNCG has a smaller campus compared to other universities, making it walkable for many students. Along with this, the campus and wider area host a variety of stops and small businesses to explore. … Continue reading PSA From the Norfolk Southern Rail Company: Train Safety at UNCG 

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A Deep Dive into the New Spartan AI

Imani Tailly, News Editor On Monday, September 14, The University of North Carolina Greensboro announced that all current students, staff, and university faculty now have access to Spartan AI. UNCG describes Spartan AI as, “a new secure AI workspace that brings multiple AI models together in one university-supported environment.” Using nebulaONE, an AI gateway owned by Cloudforce, it gives UNCG access to well-known AI models … Continue reading A Deep Dive into the New Spartan AI

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Voting on Campus: A Guide for the Upcoming Midterms

Imani Tailly, News Editor North Carolina is quickly approaching the midterm elections. Unlike presidential elections, the next of which will be in November of 2028, the midterms often attract fewer voters. In the 2024 general presidential election, voter turnout was 73.73% compared to 51.14% in the 2022 non-presidential election. Despite the lower turnout, the midterms often play a major role in determining who will represent North Carolina in the Senate, House of Representatives and other government positions. With state-wide voting occurring on Nov. 3, 2026, this may be the first time you cast your vote. Making sure you … Continue reading Voting on Campus: A Guide for the Upcoming Midterms

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Greensboro Celebrates 20 Years of Pride

Kaylee Roberts, Senior Staff Writer Downtown Greensboro will fill with rainbow flags, marching bands, and thousands of supporters on Saturday, Sept. 12, as the city celebrates the 20th anniversary of Greensboro Pride. For the first time in almost 30 years, this event brings back a full-scale Pride parade alongside its festival.  The parade will begin at 10 a.m. along Elm Street, featuring community groups, floats, local businesses, and grand … Continue reading Greensboro Celebrates 20 Years of Pride

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Roy Cooper: Make Stuff Cost Less 

Taniyah McCormick  Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) on Wednesday, Sept. 2 to speak with students about the upcoming midterm elections, education, and the importance of young people voting. The event began at 10:35 a.m. and ended at 11:00 a.m. During his visit, Cooper discussed the issues that are affecting North Carolina residents, including the rising cost of necessities, public education, and voter participation.   … Continue reading Roy Cooper: Make Stuff Cost Less 

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