President Trump’s Radical Changes to Education in the United States 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)  MARCH 21, 2025 – President Donald Trump plans to make well on his campaign promise to shut down the Department of Education. On Thursday, March 20, surrounded by young schoolchildren, the president signed an executive order directing Secretary Linda McMahon to begin eliminating the agency.  The Department of Education has already started downsizing in the two months since … Continue reading President Trump’s Radical Changes to Education in the United States 

Sustainability Efforts Continue as Greensboro Plans to Become Car-Optional 

Jessi Morton, News Editor  A plan to make Greensboro car-optional by 2045 has been finalized and was presented to the Transportation Advisory Committee on March 12, 2025. The plan, called GoBORO, has been published online for public comment, and while not many responses were received for the full document, community involvement was crucial for developing the plan. Over the course of creating the plan, over … Continue reading Sustainability Efforts Continue as Greensboro Plans to Become Car-Optional 

This Week at UNC Greensboro 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor Spring break is coming up very soon, but there are still many events and activities taking place on campus this week. There are options for those who want to learn something new outside of their coursework, and those who just need a break during midterms.   LGBTQ+ Lunch and Learn: Queer Women Throughout History  Hosted by the Office of Intercultural Engagement  … Continue reading This Week at UNC Greensboro 

Losing Candidate Attempts to Throw Out Over 60,000 Votes in North Carolina Supreme Court Race 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer Photo via nccourts.gov   February 20, 2025 – The last uncertified statewide election race from the November 2024 General Election is for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat. GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin lost to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs by 734 votes – a margin that has been verified twice through separate recounts. However, Griffin, who sits on the North Carolina Court of … Continue reading Losing Candidate Attempts to Throw Out Over 60,000 Votes in North Carolina Supreme Court Race 

UNC System Suspends DEI Course Requirements  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  To comply with President Trump’s Jan. 21 executive order—entitled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity —removing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies from executive departments and agencies, the UNC system issued a memo on Feb. 5.  The memo, sent by UNC System General Council Andrew Tripp, states that “effective immediately, all general education requirements and … Continue reading UNC System Suspends DEI Course Requirements  

Hundreds Protest Trump Immigration Policies on West Gate City 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  GREENSBORO, NC – On Sunday, Feb. 2, the sidewalks and roads surrounding West Gate City Boulevard were filled with pro-immigration advocates who voiced their opposition to the Trump Administration’s nationwide immigration policies.  Just weeks into his second term, the new president and his administration have taken aggressive action toward immigration. He has attempted to redefine birthright citizenship, denying citizenship to those … Continue reading Hundreds Protest Trump Immigration Policies on West Gate City 

Ongoing Hurricane Recovery in Western North Carolina

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  Image from Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press As widely reported in Fall 2024, Hurricane Helene moved through the Carolinas on the night of Thursday and into Friday, Sept. 26-27, 2024. The storm caused extensive flood and wind damage, and many of the most devastated areas were in Western North Carolina (WNC) and Tennessee. While some areas are beginning to … Continue reading Ongoing Hurricane Recovery in Western North Carolina

Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG  The end of the Fall 2024 semester is coming soon to UNC Greensboro. The university is open, and classes are taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 26, but Thanksgiving Break will take place from Wednesday, Nov. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 1. Classes resume on Monday, Dec. 2, but Wednesday, Dec. 4 … Continue reading Thanksgiving Break and Last Day of Class Events at UNCG 

North Carolina State Election Results Are In 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor While much reporting and social media activity remains focused on federal-level election results, North Carolina state and local Guilford County races have also been called. These down ballot elections have important implications for the UNC Greensboro community and the state.  Although Donald Trump did carry North Carolina in the presidential race, Democrats won several state level positions. Josh Stein has … Continue reading North Carolina State Election Results Are In