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The Blind Leading the Blind: The Recklessness of the GOP Presidential Candidates 

Elizabeth Hyman  Opinion Writer There’s no nice way to say it. Our generation has never seen a group so reckless as the current, incredibly distasteful Republican Party. I would blast them for their decision-making, but they have yet to make an actual decision. They have only spun chaos, and in that chaos, they have produced many presidential candidates who have made a mockery of the … Continue reading The Blind Leading the Blind: The Recklessness of the GOP Presidential Candidates 

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Who is Kamala Harris and Where Has She Been?

(Part 2 of a 2-Part Article) The vice-president was elected on January 20, 2021, alongside President Joe Biden. However, we have not seen much of her since. Veronica Glover Staff Writer Kamala Harris won the votes—and hearts— of many Americans with her passion and charisma throughout her campaign with the Democratic Party. She was placed on a very high pedestal and became the Golden Girl … Continue reading Who is Kamala Harris and Where Has She Been?

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Who is Kamala Harris, and Where Has She Been?

(Part 1 of a 2-Part Article) The vice-president was elected on January 20, 2021, alongside President Joe Biden. However, we have not seen much of her since then. Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer As an African-American woman, seeing Kamala Harris elected into office was something I will never forget. I felt proud to even witness her in the running, especially alongside a candidate who was … Continue reading Who is Kamala Harris, and Where Has She Been?

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Extra! Extra! Early Voting in the City!

Elizabeth “Eth” Hyman Staff Writer It would seem that it’s that time of year again: time to vote!  With midterm elections right around the corner, the city of Greensboro is gearing up for voting season. Regardless of your party, your vote will be counted and valued in our great democratic process. Several locations all over the city have already opened. Specific to Guilford County, there … Continue reading Extra! Extra! Early Voting in the City!

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You Don’t Own Your Land

Joseph Clark Staff Writer As of Oct. 1, 2018, the city of Greensboro instituted a new program called Receivership. In actuality, very little is new about it. But saying “new” makes even the worst afflictions sound healthy. The program is a continuation of a currently state-run program with the same name. The public relations concept of the program is rather noble: Take old dilapidated houses … Continue reading You Don’t Own Your Land

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How UNCG students can qualify for the federal student debt forgiveness program

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer In October 2022, applications will open for President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. This plan was announced Aug. 24 and promises to forgive up to $20,000 for those who are eligible and who apply through the proper channels.  According to a survey conducted by financial coaching company Student Loan Planner, 53 percent of high-debt student loan borrowers experience depression, nine … Continue reading How UNCG students can qualify for the federal student debt forgiveness program

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Corporate America: Profits Over Quality

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer Though I am an English major, my college experience has helped me realize my love of business. Not only has it sparked this interest, it has also led to me starting my own business and even getting a Masters degree in business. By evaluating the concepts and methods of business, I couldn’t help but see how these ideas function in real life … Continue reading Corporate America: Profits Over Quality

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Early Voting Begins in Greensboro with UNCG Kaplan Center as Voting Site

MaryKent WolffNews Editor Early voting in North Carolina for the 2020 primary began on Thurs, Feb. 13 and will continue until Sat, Feb. 29. During this period, voters can vote at any voting site in their county, including the University of North Carolina Greensboro’s (UNCG) Kaplan Center for Wellness. Landon Mitchell, a fourth year student at UNCG studying choral music education, visited the UNCG Kaplan … Continue reading Early Voting Begins in Greensboro with UNCG Kaplan Center as Voting Site

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UNCG Students Involved in Elections and Voting

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer With the North Carolina primaries coming up on March 3 and early voting in full swing, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) students are engaged in the community. Students have been promoting their favorite candidates, supporting the organizations they feel connected to, taking to social media and helping register peers to vote.  In Feb. 2019, UNCG was named a voter-friendly campus by the Campus Vote … Continue reading UNCG Students Involved in Elections and Voting

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Atlantic Coast Pipeline Causes Controversy in State Legislature

Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Dec. 11, 2017, Gov. Roy Cooper, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Michael Regan and Dominion Energy began discussing a mitigation fund concerning the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.  The pipeline, upon completion, will transport natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia and North Carolina, although some have expressed concerns about the environmental damage that the pipeline could … Continue reading Atlantic Coast Pipeline Causes Controversy in State Legislature

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