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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 

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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 

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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 

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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  

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Valerie Sahket McConnell Speaks Candidly about Black Women’s Health

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor The current political climate is chaotic. Candidates are making promises left and right, the people are taking sides with fervor, and conversations about the most mundane subjects have the potential to become political in nature. Black women’s health has historically been absent from debates and bills, regardless of whether or not we’re in election season or who the candidates are.  For … Continue reading Valerie Sahket McConnell Speaks Candidly about Black Women’s Health

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No Freedom in Free Speech

by Lauren Fletcher As much as universities may encourage the right to expression, not all campuses are as welcoming to free speech as they often portray. One aspect of higher education I’ve always considered is the desire to be challenged and to learn beyond what you believe. With political polarization at its highest, freedom of speech and expression on college campuses falls under a microscope. … Continue reading No Freedom in Free Speech

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Preparing for the November 5th Election 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  With the Nov. 5 general election just over a month away, North Carolina residents should take steps to ensure that their voter registration is current and that they are aware of new photo ID requirements for voting. This article covers important deadlines as well as recent changes to help readers of The Carolinian make their own plans to vote.  In … Continue reading Preparing for the November 5th Election 

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She’s Right, We’re Not Going Back: A Call for Kamala  

Liz Hyman, Staff Writer    Who remembers the fateful moment Donald Trump became President? I do. I was fifteen, sitting “crisscross applesauce” on a blanket in my teenage bedroom. It was nearly 2:00 in the morning, and, as I checked the Snapchat coverage of the 2016 election, my stomach suddenly dropped. Donald Trump reached 270 electoral votes, meaning he had won the presidential race. I sat … Continue reading She’s Right, We’re Not Going Back: A Call for Kamala  

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North Carolina Primary Election Early Voting 

Nia Robinson  News Writer  Photo credit: UNCG Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement  It’s 2024, which means it’s a presidential election year. People everywhere are taking steps to participate and be heard in government. While presidential elections occur every four years, state and local elections take place nearly every year. In primary elections, voters help political parties decide who will be their candidates in November’s … Continue reading North Carolina Primary Election Early Voting 

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Congratulating E. Jean Carroll: A Rallying Cry  

Elizabeth Hyman  Staff Writer   Image courtesy Reuters/Brendan Mcdermid  Last Friday, one woman did the impossible. She held her attacker, the ex-president, accountable for a grave assault on her mind, body, and soul that has plagued her since 1996.   A jury of her peers awarded E. Jean Carroll, the plaintiff in a rape case against former president Donald Trump, $83.3 million as they held Trump liable … Continue reading Congratulating E. Jean Carroll: A Rallying Cry  

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