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What Is Attainability, If Not Affordability? 

Ezra Franchi This Tuesday, December 2nd, the newly elected city council members and mayor will be sworn in—this is Greensboro’s first majority-Black council, making this a historic win, as described by Carolinian editor, Nora Webb.  Voters from Greensboro say that “property taxes, affordable housing and bringing business to Greensboro” are most important to them. People are in desperate need of a change, and they’ve turned to the Mayor Pro Tempore, … Continue reading What Is Attainability, If Not Affordability? 

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Finals Week and Last Day of Class Events at UNC Greensboro 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  The end of the Fall 2025 semester is coming soon to UNC Greensboro. Wednesday, December 3rd is the last day of regular classes, and Thursday, December 4th is Reading Day. Exams will be held between December 5th and 11th.  As usual, during the last few days of the fall semester and during final exams, several campus offices and organizations hold … Continue reading Finals Week and Last Day of Class Events at UNC Greensboro 

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Living in A House of Dynamite 

Lindsay Webb  A House of Dynamite drops us into a world where one mistake in a global system can change everything in minutes. No villains, no easy answers, no reliable rescue; just the uncomfortable reminder that nuclear risks aren’t history. They’re now.  The Nuclear Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia  The New START Treaty is the last nuclear arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia, and it expires on … Continue reading Living in A House of Dynamite 

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Aerospace Start-Up JetZero to Begin Construction in Guilford County Next Year 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor   On June 12, 2025, the aerospace start-up JetZero and North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that the company “will invest more than $4.7 billion in Greensboro to build its first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport,” according to a post from the Governor’s Press Office. The facility is expected to create more than 14,000 jobs in Guilford County, making it “the largest … Continue reading Aerospace Start-Up JetZero to Begin Construction in Guilford County Next Year 

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Trump’s two scoops of ice cream 

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.   During President Trump’s first term in office, it seemed to … Continue reading Trump’s two scoops of ice cream 

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Abuzuaiter Elected Mayor; Roth Named Mayor Pro Tempore on Historic Majority-Black Council 

Nora Webb, Publishing Editor  Greensboro voters have elected Marikay Abuzuaiter as mayor, along with Denise Roth, Hugh Holston, and Irving D. Allen as at-large council members, and Adam Marshall as the new District 4 representative.  The results bring both continuity and change to City Council as Greensboro enters its next term. This year’s election also marks a milestone: six Black council members were elected—the most in city history—creating Greensboro’s first majority-Black … Continue reading Abuzuaiter Elected Mayor; Roth Named Mayor Pro Tempore on Historic Majority-Black Council 

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Letters from the Editors

A New Chapter for Greensboro 

 Nora Webb, Publishing Editor  Greensboro made history this month. For the first time, the city has elected a majority-Black City Council, with six Black members serving together: the most in Greensboro’s history. It’s a milestone that signals how power might be used through collaboration, fresh perspectives, and a renewed commitment to inclusion.  This council reflects a city in transition — younger, more diverse, and grounded in community work that predates elected office. Many of … Continue reading A New Chapter for Greensboro 

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“Everybody look what’s going down”: The Pentagon’s new press policy and why you should care

Carole-Anne Morris, Editor-in-Chief   I love that old Buffalo Springfield song. You know the one: “I think it’s time we stop/ Children, what’s that sound?/ Everybody look what’s going down.” One of the best protest anthems ever penned. It’s a gentle, almost tender admonition of apathy that stirs me every time I hear it.   Most people, including myself until the writing of this article, assume “For What It’s Worth” is a response … Continue reading “Everybody look what’s going down”: The Pentagon’s new press policy and why you should care

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Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” Plan 

Kaylee Roberts, Staff Writer  Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” plan, also known as Thrive35 and GSO35, will soon be put into motion. Specific targets, aggressive timelines, and behind-the-scenes efforts aim to turn long-standing hopes for a livelier city center into significant results. According to Amber Lake, a reporter for WFMY, what community leaders call a ten-year strategic vision aims to remake the heart of the … Continue reading Greensboro’s “Downtown in a Decade” Plan 

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Major Renovations Happening at UNC Greensboro’s Jackson Library  

Karis Hudgins, Social Media Manager/Associate Editor and Jordan Nolte, Staff Writer  The Walter Clinton Jackson Library on the campus of UNC Greensboro is currently undergoing a significant transformation, with major improvements on the way. The project marks one of the campus’s largest construction renovations in recent years and will improve the library’s accessibility and atmosphere for all visitors. Although many current students will not see … Continue reading Major Renovations Happening at UNC Greensboro’s Jackson Library  

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