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
Talia’s Tastes: A’leurer
Talia Gray, Features Editor Talia’s Tastes is a food and lifestyle column that highlights the various experiences available in the Greensboro area. In this issue of Talia’s Tastes, I will be reviewing A’leurer. A’leurer is a soul food restaurant that is rather new to Greensboro. The restaurant was created by Natasha and Donnell Charlton with an aspiration to “blend elegance, soul, and culture into a distinctive dining experience,” according to their website. A friend and I decided to visit A’leurer on a Friday evening … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: A’leurer
The famous author who fought fanfiction and failed
Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight. On December 11, 2021, bestselling author Anne Rice passed away. … Continue reading The famous author who fought fanfiction and failed
Yes, Community Deserves the Recognition It’s Getting
KJ Pettis Community follows seven students (Jeff, Britta, Abed, Troy, Annie, Shirley, and Pierce) enrolled at Greendale Community College. They’re brought together by a fake study group put together by Jeff. Despite their vastly different personalities, everyone unexpectedly becomes friends, and they continue to study together whenever they aren’t involved in various comedic situations. From 2009 to 2015, the show’s niche style of humor struggled to connect with audiences as … Continue reading Yes, Community Deserves the Recognition It’s Getting
Charlotte FC Destroys New York Red Bulls
Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer After last week’s stalemate against Inter Miami CF, the Queen City bounced back and had its way with New York Red Bulls in a 6-1 offensive masterclass on Saturday, March 21. Charlotte FC saw five different goal scorers at Bank of America Stadium in a match that took the North Carolina side up to fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with eight points. Forward Wilfried Zaha was the … Continue reading Charlotte FC Destroys New York Red Bulls
“Dearest Gentle Readers”: Lady Whistledown is Not Replaceable, Right?
Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor Please note that the following article contains spoilers from Bridgerton Season 4. Dearest Gentle Readers: There is a difference between a name and a voice—and the showrunners for Netflix’s Bridgerton seem to have forgotten that. I, like many viewers, have fallen in love with Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Series and the Netflix adaptation that brings her characters to life. While the series is known for its romance and drama, what truly sets it apart is Lady Whistledown. … Continue reading “Dearest Gentle Readers”: Lady Whistledown is Not Replaceable, Right?
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
The world’s first AI politician is pregnant
Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight. The popular project AI 2027 warns us that, by 2030, a superintelligent artificial … Continue reading The world’s first AI politician is pregnant
My experiences in Granda, Spain
Kaytlin Johnston Last summer, thanks to the Gilman Scholarship, for which I wrote about the application process last week, I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Granada, Spain. Not only did I learn during my classes at The University of Granada, but I also had walking tours around the city where I learned about its history and culture. One of my favorite places that I visited was the Alhambra, which is a display of beautiful … Continue reading My experiences in Granda, Spain
A Light at the End of the Slop Tunnel, Part I
Ezra-Oscar Franchi, Arts & Entertainment Editor At one point or another, you’ve probably caught me criticizing or ridiculing BookTok, or the book community of TikTok. To this, you might say, “Ezra, BookTok is so vast and encompasses tons of different genres, and you can’t possibly pass judgment on one entire section of the internet, that’s a completely bad faith argument and etc., etc., etc.,” to which I say, “Yes, I know, but don’t … Continue reading A Light at the End of the Slop Tunnel, Part I
