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Sports

Your Couch-Bound Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Nora Webb, Publishing Editor   Every four years, the Winter Olympics arrive with a humbling message: there are people on this planet who can do things with their bodies that would permanently injure the rest of us. For transparency’s sake, I am writing this with a slipped disc I earned by hanging curtains. The 2026 Winter Games, officially Milano Cortina 2026, will take place from … Continue reading Your Couch-Bound Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Protecting Your Peace: Staying Informed in Hard Times 

Imani Tailly, News Writer  I’m sure most readers are aware of the recent events that have been happening across the United States. From the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife to the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, the world is in a state of chaos, confusion, anger, and sadness, and it can weigh heavily on us all. Although many of us want to stay informed, the news can feel like too much to deal with. With … Continue reading Protecting Your Peace: Staying Informed in Hard Times 

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Buddhist Monks Pass Through Greensboro on Cross-Country Walk for Peace 

Kaylee Roberts, Staff Writer  A small group of Buddhist monks has been moving steadily along America’s highways, feet carrying them mile by mile across the country. Their journey, known as the Walk for Peace, spans roughly 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington, D.C. According to the Walk for Peace website, they hope to encourage “non-harm, kindness, and mindful living.”  The Walk for Peace was created by a group of over two dozen monks affiliated with Huong … Continue reading Buddhist Monks Pass Through Greensboro on Cross-Country Walk for Peace 

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Features

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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Opinions

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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