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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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Finals Week and Last Day of Class Events at UNC Greensboro 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  The end of the Spring 2026 semester is already here at UNC Greensboro. Wednesday, April 29th is the last day of regular classes, and Thursday, April 30th is Reading Day. Exams will be held between May 1st and 7th.  Over the last few days of the semester and throughout final exams, several campus offices and organizations offer events to help students … Continue reading Finals Week and Last Day of Class Events at UNC Greensboro 

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments about Birthright Citizenship 

Imani Tailly, Senior Staff Writer  On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether there will be restrictions placed on birthright citizenship, and the disposition of this case stands to have major impacts in our country.  On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump released the “Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship” presidential action. The executive action argues the Fourteenth Amendment “has never been interpreted to extend citizenship universally to everyone born within the United … Continue reading Supreme Court Hears Arguments about Birthright Citizenship 

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North Carolina Remains Without a State Budget 

Kaylee Roberts, Senior Staff Writer  North Carolina remains the last state in the country without a finalized state budget months after its expected deadline. This leaves funding decisions unresolved, as well as increased concerns about the broader impact on public services and higher education. As lawmakers continue negotiations, it is important that UNC Greensboro staff and students pay close attention to how state level delays could affect the future.  A … Continue reading North Carolina Remains Without a State Budget 

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ICE Agents Assigned to U.S. Airports During TSA Funding Lapse 

Imani Tailly, News Writer  On March 23, 2026, the Trump administration deployed ICE agents to over a dozen airports across the United States to support TSA and address growing wait times. TSA funding lapsed in mid-February and has resulted in major issues for travelers across the U.S. As reported by NPR, since the funding lapse, “more than 480 agents have quit […] and thousands more have called out of work each day.” In a response to NPR when they asked about ICE operating in airports, Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary … Continue reading ICE Agents Assigned to U.S. Airports During TSA Funding Lapse 

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