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Voting on Campus: A Guide for the Upcoming Midterms

Imani Tailly, News Editor North Carolina is quickly approaching the midterm elections. Unlike presidential elections, the next of which will be in November of 2028, the midterms often attract fewer voters. In the 2024 general presidential election, voter turnout was 73.73% compared to 51.14% in the 2022 non-presidential election. Despite the lower turnout, the midterms often play a major role in determining who will represent North Carolina in the Senate, House of Representatives and other government positions. With state-wide voting occurring on Nov. 3, 2026, this may be the first time you cast your vote. Making sure you … Continue reading Voting on Campus: A Guide for the Upcoming Midterms

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‘Not Political’ is NOT a Flex

Sophia Tascone Often in conversations with other students, I am met with phrases like “I’m not political” or “I don’t do politics,” and every time, I visibly cringe. Politics are not something we can choose to “not do.” They surround us in almost every aspect of our lives, whether we notice it or not. By disengaging with politics, you are also disengaging with social justice, human rights, the affordability of food and housing, and … Continue reading ‘Not Political’ is NOT a Flex

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The Current State of the Supreme Court Race in North Carolina 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   (Image from USA Today) 14 APRIL 2025 – The race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains a fiercely contested legal battle between Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs and Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. The 2024 election saw Allison Riggs win by a narrow margin of 734 votes, a result validated through multiple recounts. However, Jefferson Griffin – who … Continue reading The Current State of the Supreme Court Race in North Carolina 

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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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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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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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Using Your Voice to Vote

Hannah LarsonStaff Writer The presidential election will be here soon which means it is almost voting season. Voting is a way of expression; people have the opportunity to voice their opinions and worries. For many, this may be the first time they participate in voting which is crucial. In an article, “9 Reasons We Need Young Voters More Than Ever,” young voters hold a very … Continue reading Using Your Voice to Vote

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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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9/11 Surprise Vote Rocks North Carolina House of Representatives

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On Sept. 11, Republicans in the North Carolina House of Representative voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget after months of stalemate between Cooper and Republican state legislators. Out of the 120 members of the state House, just over half were present to cast their votes.  Democrats in the state House had been told that there would be … Continue reading 9/11 Surprise Vote Rocks North Carolina House of Representatives

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Is Compulsory Voting Viable for America?

Morgan StaufferStaff Writer Compulsory voting in the United States is an idea that has been relatively thrown around in politics for at least a decade or so. It is fundamentally the idea that something or someone should be compelling citizens in a sovereign state to vote by use of force or fine. There are a lot of questions that need answers before one can even … Continue reading Is Compulsory Voting Viable for America?

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