North Carolina State Election Results Are In 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor While much reporting and social media activity remains focused on federal-level election results, North Carolina state and local Guilford County races have also been called. These down ballot elections have important implications for the UNC Greensboro community and the state.  Although Donald Trump did carry North Carolina in the presidential race, Democrats won several state level positions. Josh Stein has … Continue reading North Carolina State Election Results Are In 

UNCG Men’s Basketball Takes Down FGCU in Home Opener 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   UNCG Men’s Basketball recorded their first win of the season with an impressive 73 – 64 win over Florida Gulf Coast in front of an electric crowd at the First Horizon Coliseum. The anticipation for this game was well built due to the Storm the Streets event that previewed it. Over 2,000 people were in attendance for the game.  It … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball Takes Down FGCU in Home Opener 

The City of Greensboro Hates the Unhoused

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor   A little over three weeks ago, signs popped up around Center City Park in downtown Greensboro with the following message:  “Food and resource distributions are no longer allowed, in or adjacent to the downtown parks including along Friendly Avenue or Elm Street, due to ongoing pedestrian safety and waste management concerns. Distributions may now be offered and reserved at two … Continue reading The City of Greensboro Hates the Unhoused

Changes in the UNC System Following Board of Governors’ DEI Policy Repeal 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor   On May 23, 2024, the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted to repeal an existing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy. That policy was replaced with the new “Equality Within the University of North Carolina” policy. Universities within the system were expected to demonstrate compliance with the new policy by Sept. 1, resulting in many quick changes … Continue reading Changes in the UNC System Following Board of Governors’ DEI Policy Repeal 

Wildfire Impacts: Part Two of a Two-Part Series 

by Mathilde Spiropoulos  This is the second and final part of a two-part series. For more information or to read Part One, please visit last week’s publication.  Wildfires may seem unstoppable, but they aren’t. Greece recently introduced fire prevention strategies that are already making an impact. These strategies are composed of public awareness campaigns that educate, forest management, and clearing. Another strategy is improved surveillance … Continue reading Wildfire Impacts: Part Two of a Two-Part Series 

The Dream of Homeownership 

By John C. Haynes, Class of 2026  My parents built their first house on the southern end of Henderson County in 2002. They’d gotten married two years before, and were lucky to get good, high-paying jobs: my father at a real estate firm in Hendersonville and my mother as an accountant for the state government of South Carolina. As both my parents entered their careers, … Continue reading The Dream of Homeownership 

The Rumors were True: Tim Walz was on the UNCG Campus  

by Karis Hudgins  As the countdown to the 2024 presidential election continues, candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have fallen into a tight race. With polls highlighting the uttermost importance of every vote, the outcome of this election is in the hands of young voters, including many students at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. As early voting came to a close, Vice-Presidential candidate Tim … Continue reading The Rumors were True: Tim Walz was on the UNCG Campus  

Wildfire Impacts: Part One of a Two Part Series 

by Mathilde Spiropoulos  Wildfires are no longer an occasional disaster; they are a devastating new normal. From Greece’s forests engulfed in flames to California’s rolling hills reduced to ash, wildfires have left behind thousands of stories of heartbreak and resilience. But they are also a call to action we can no longer afford to ignore. We have the power to reduce their impact and frequency … Continue reading Wildfire Impacts: Part One of a Two Part Series 

The Crown: When Royalty Meets Fiction 

by Mady Siester  (Image From, The Crown Season 5: First Look at Imelda Staunton’s Queen Elizabeth II)  Have you ever wondered what was going on behind royal closed doors? That is what Peter Morgan tries to depict in his Emmy-winning show The Crown. Although playing a major role in the United Kingdom’s public scene, it is hard to get a real insight into how the … Continue reading The Crown: When Royalty Meets Fiction 

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour: Bringing People Together to Help the Environment 

by Mathilde Spiropoulos (Image From, Watch Coldplay Play Music Of The Spheres Songs For The First Time At Tour Kickoff In Costa Rica)   When the first note resonates and the stage lights up, Coldplay doesn’t only give a concert; they take the audience on an emotional journey where each song becomes a collective celebration. Coldplay’s latest concert tour, Music of the Spheres (named for their … Continue reading Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour: Bringing People Together to Help the Environment