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The North Carolina Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Partnerships (NC JJBH) 

Elio Andreoli, Tyler Adderley, Sean Skinkle  For many young folks, involvement in the Juvenile Justice System is not just about facing consequences, but also about navigating trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use in a system that may not see the full scope of their needs. Did you know that over 50% of youth in contact with the juvenile justice system have some type of … Continue reading The North Carolina Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Partnerships (NC JJBH) 

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NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) 

Cohan Council, Jalen Drayton, MacKenzie Wofford  For those who have experienced mental health challenges, NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) offers a chance to lead others to healing. NCVA prepares individuals to become compassionate and effective Family Peer Support Specialists.   Family Peer Support Specialists work closely alongside families, guiding them through their mental health journeys and providing personalized support. Unlike traditional therapists, they rely … Continue reading NC Youth & Family Voices Amplified (NCVA) 

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More Than a Service: The Misson Behind NC High Fidelity Wraparound 

Enzo Dovlo, Zania Johnson, Amya Smith   In North Carolina, children and families experiencing serious mental and behavioral health challenges often struggle to find support that truly addresses their individual needs. The NC High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) was created to change that. It offers care that is family driven, strength based and rooted in collaboration. It all started when Judge George F. Bason saw a young … Continue reading More Than a Service: The Misson Behind NC High Fidelity Wraparound 

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Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES)

Miller Brown & Diamond Martin  Do you know how to contact a local, specialized crisis response team if a family member or friend needed help? Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES) is a crisis lifeline system and part of Mobile Crisis. MORES “is a team-based crisis response intervention for children and adolescents ages 3-21 years experiencing escalating emotional and/or behavioral needs (NCDHHS- MORES brochure).” … Continue reading Mobile Outreach, Response, Engagement and Stabilization (MORES)

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Living on $6 a Day: Can you really eat well on a SNAP Budget? 

Tsunami Em, Amira Malas, Tinia Morris  Imagine feeding yourself on less than the cost of a fast-food combo meal. That is the reality for millions of Americans living on just $6 a day through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It may sound impossible, but with the right knowledge and a little creativity, eating well on a budget is certainly doable. In fact, UNCG’s Recipe … Continue reading Living on $6 a Day: Can you really eat well on a SNAP Budget? 

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UNCG Bringing Out the Best 

Anginette Vazquez-Burgos, Maria Zuniga-Alonso, Sereniti Simpson  Bringing Out the Best (BOTB) is an organization at UNCG’s Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships. Over the past 21 years BOTB has helped Guildford County children under five years old overcome behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. Due to their impressive success rate, there is now a waitlist to join and dedicated behavioral specialists are excited to work … Continue reading UNCG Bringing Out the Best 

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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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How HBO’s Succession Shaped the Family That Inspired It 

Mackenzie N. Wofford  (Image From, https://www.hbo.com/succession )  The 2018 HBO drama Succession follows the Roy family, owners of the media conglomerate Waystar Royco, as they fight for power while their aging father nears retirement. The series takes inspiration from the creators of News Corps, the Murdoch family, and their fight for control over the media empire of their father, Rupert Murdoch. News Corps is a … Continue reading How HBO’s Succession Shaped the Family That Inspired It 

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The Beef Tallow Trend: How MAHA is Influencing Beauty Culture 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor   For the past few months, influencers touting the benefits of beef tallow as the best, most natural moisturizer have been clogging social media feeds. Videos of women rubbing the beef fat on their skin have garnered millions of views, with influencers promoting the substance as an all-natural alternative to chemical-laden skin care products that can treat acne and moisturize the … Continue reading The Beef Tallow Trend: How MAHA is Influencing Beauty Culture 

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Why I Chose Vegetarianism, and Why You Should Too 

Karis Hudgins   My vegetarian journey began at the age of 13 with a pact to eliminate meat from my diet for one month. At the time, I did it to prove to myself that I could. Little did I know it would result in a vegetarian lifestyle for the following six years (and I don’t plan on going back anytime soon). Within a single month, … Continue reading Why I Chose Vegetarianism, and Why You Should Too 

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