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Talia’s Tastes: Pangea Bistro & Bar  

Talia’s Tastes is a food and lifestyle column to highlight the various experiences available in the Greensboro area.   In this issue of Talia’s Tastes, I will be reviewing Pangea Bistro and Bar, located in the heart of downtown Greensboro. Pangea claims to be a place “where cultures collide and flavors unite in a symphony of culinary excellence.” So, I had to give it a try.   Pangea is noticeable from the moment … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Pangea Bistro & Bar  

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Conservation Partnership Between Guilford College and Piedmont Land Conservancy 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  In June 2025, Guilford College and the Piedmont Land Conservancy announced a conservation partnership designed to protect 120 acres known as Guilford Woods. Under the agreement, Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) will purchase the development rights to the land, preventing it from being developed in the future. Guilford College retains ownership, and PLC will raise money over the next couple of … Continue reading Conservation Partnership Between Guilford College and Piedmont Land Conservancy 

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Talia’s Tastes: Dame’s Chicken and Waffles  

Talia Gray  Welcome to the column that I will be affectionately calling, “Talia’s Tastes”. Here, we will explore all the food, attractions, and activities that Greensboro has to offer. For this issue, I think it’s best to start with a classic restaurant well-known in the Triad. That’s right, we’re talking about Dame’s Chicken and Waffles! Of course, based on their name, we can all guess … Continue reading Talia’s Tastes: Dame’s Chicken and Waffles  

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Greensboro Needs Better Public Transportation 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor   PC: Sergio Guerra  I recently came back from a trip to Boston, MA after attending a conference. Flying into Boston Logan Airport, my partner and I took an airport shuttle to the subway station, where we rode two trains to arrive at our Airbnb. For the entire weekend, we did not drive a car once, taking the train or walking … Continue reading Greensboro Needs Better Public Transportation 

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Sustainability Efforts Continue as Greensboro Plans to Become Car-Optional 

Jessi Morton, News Editor  A plan to make Greensboro car-optional by 2045 has been finalized and was presented to the Transportation Advisory Committee on March 12, 2025. The plan, called GoBORO, has been published online for public comment, and while not many responses were received for the full document, community involvement was crucial for developing the plan. Over the course of creating the plan, over … Continue reading Sustainability Efforts Continue as Greensboro Plans to Become Car-Optional 

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Halloween on Hold for Hendersonville 

Crystal Thompson, Features Editor  As we approach Halloween, it’s hard not to notice all the sights synonymous with the season. For the enthusiasts, this special night is preceded by hyper preparation for and anticipation of festivities that fill the last week of the October calendar, fairs and fall celebrations included.  Among the excitement to go hay riding, apple picking, and trick or treating is the … Continue reading Halloween on Hold for Hendersonville 

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The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Photo credit: Wikipedia.org  O. Henry was a prolific writer known for his short stories such as “The Gift of Magi” and “The Duplicity of Hargraves.” O. Henry was born William Sidney Porter in Greensboro on September 11, 1862. After his mother died when he was three, Porter, with his father and brother, moved into his father’s family home, where his … Continue reading The O. Henry and O. Henry: How Greensboro’s Hotel Embraces the Writer’s Legacy 

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Chinese New Year 2024: Celebrating the Year of the Dragon 

Imani Tailly  News Writer  A traditional Chinese New Year gift of coins wrapped with red string. Photo credit: ChineseNewYear.net  Chinese New Year is a memorable holiday that people celebrate in China and many other places worldwide. The 2024 holiday took place from Feb. 10 to 17. Many Chinese-Americans celebrate the holiday here in the U.S. Dr. Meiqing Sun, the head of the Chinese department at … Continue reading Chinese New Year 2024: Celebrating the Year of the Dragon 

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Is Volunteer Tourism More Harm Than Good?

Rejani King Staff Writer Volunteer tourism is a popular form of tourism where people participate in “charity work,” usually in developing countries. However, there are many issues with this form of volunteer work that essentially does more harm than good. Although these trips are planned in hopes of helping the people in the developing countries, it mostly just benefits those that are visiting. On these … Continue reading Is Volunteer Tourism More Harm Than Good?

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