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The Current State of the Supreme Court Race in North Carolina 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   (Image from USA Today) 14 APRIL 2025 – The race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains a fiercely contested legal battle between Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs and Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. The 2024 election saw Allison Riggs win by a narrow margin of 734 votes, a result validated through multiple recounts. However, Jefferson Griffin – who … Continue reading The Current State of the Supreme Court Race in North Carolina 

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Spring Blood Drive Success  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager, and Chris Flores-Rivera, Staff Writer    It’s not every day you have the opportunity to save a life, but with the simple act of giving a blood donation, UNC Greensboro students and staff did just that. On Tuesday, April 1st, UNC Greensboro partnered with the American Red Cross to host the final on-campus blood drive of the 2025 spring semester.   This … Continue reading Spring Blood Drive Success  

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Jackson Library Renovations Updates and Challenges 

Jessi Morton, News Editor  After a multi-year planning process, renovations to Jackson Library are now underway. Regular updates throughout the process are available on the Library News and Blogs: Renovation Review website. The Carolinian previously reported on the planned renovations, and this report compiles key information from more recent updates.  An August 2024 update noted that “UNCG was awarded $97 million (an initial $81 million … Continue reading Jackson Library Renovations Updates and Challenges 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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  

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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 

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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

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