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Supreme Court Hears Arguments about Birthright Citizenship 

Imani Tailly, Senior Staff Writer  On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether there will be restrictions placed on birthright citizenship, and the disposition of this case stands to have major impacts in our country.  On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump released the “Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship” presidential action. The executive action argues the Fourteenth Amendment “has never been interpreted to extend citizenship universally to everyone born within the United … Continue reading Supreme Court Hears Arguments about Birthright Citizenship 

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Greensboro Swarm Wins First-Ever NBA G League Championship 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The Greensboro Swarm defeated the Stockton Kings 119–104 on Friday night in Game 2 of the NBA G League Finals to win its first ever championship.  Road to the Finals  The Charlotte Hornets affiliate swept its way through the post-season with a perfect 5–0 record. The Swarm cruised past the first round, blowing out the Maine Celtics 112–90 on Tuesday, March … Continue reading Greensboro Swarm Wins First-Ever NBA G League Championship 

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North Carolina Remains Without a State Budget 

Kaylee Roberts, Senior Staff Writer  North Carolina remains the last state in the country without a finalized state budget months after its expected deadline. This leaves funding decisions unresolved, as well as increased concerns about the broader impact on public services and higher education. As lawmakers continue negotiations, it is important that UNC Greensboro staff and students pay close attention to how state level delays could affect the future.  A … Continue reading North Carolina Remains Without a State Budget 

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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 

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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 

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Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Two North Carolina professional soccer teams kicked off their seasons recently: Carolina Core FC and Charlotte FC. Carolina Core FC, located in High Point, NC, competes in the MLS NEXT Pro – the third tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid. The Foxes faced off and lost 3-2 against Orlando City B in its home opener at Truist Point Stadium. Meanwhile, Charlotte FC plays at the highest … Continue reading Professional Soccer from the Triad to Charlotte 

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North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  The 2026 midterm election season promises to be an intense one in many ways. All members of the U.S. House of Representatives and one third of seats in the Senate will be on the ballot in November 2026, along with a wide range of state and local positions. One of the most watched races is likely to be the North … Continue reading North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun 

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Sparking Innovation: UNCG Launches SparkHub 

Kaylee Roberts, Senior Staff Writer  A new partnership between UNC Greensboro, SparkNC, and Guilford County Schools is bringing hands-on technology learning to campus through the launch of North Carolina’s first university SparkHub.  Announced in February of this year, the SparkHub will serve as a collaborative learning space where students can explore emerging technologies through project-based experiences rather than traditional lecture-based instruction. Located on UNCG’s campus, the hub will allow local high school students to participate in project-based modules … Continue reading Sparking Innovation: UNCG Launches SparkHub 

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Walk To The Polls

Jashaun Newkirk, Associate Editor On February 18th, 2026, various UNCG organizations came together, partnering with You Can Vote, to stage a walk to the courthouse downtown so that students could have the opportunity to vote. Holding up signs, students of the African Student Union (ASU), the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Color People), and SGA (Student Government Association) took a 30-minute walk from … Continue reading Walk To The Polls

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Celebrating Black History Month: UNCG’s CACE Conference 

Imani Tailly, News Writer  As we draw to the end of February and the end of Black History Month, there is one event that I have been anxiously awaiting. From February 24th through the 26th, the UNCG African American and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) program will be having their annual Conference on African American and African Diasporic Cultures and Experiences (CACE conference). With the theme of race and education, three days of panels, discussions, and more, … Continue reading Celebrating Black History Month: UNCG’s CACE Conference 

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