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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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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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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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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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Three Teams Select North Carolina for World Cup Base Camps 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  With the Winter Olympics and Paralympics recently concluded in Milan, many sports fans, athletes, and media outlets are already turning their attention to the next international sporting event: the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  The World Cup is an international football tournament featuring teams chosen during a three-year qualifying phase. The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Mexico, Canada, … Continue reading Three Teams Select North Carolina for World Cup Base Camps 

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North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  The 2026 midterm election season promises to be an intense one in many ways. All members of the U.S. House of Representatives and one third of seats in the Senate will be on the ballot in November 2026, along with a wide range of state and local positions. One of the most watched races is likely to be the North … Continue reading North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun 

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