Something Windy This Way Comes?: Hurricane Preparedness

R.A Brock Copy Editor/Staff Writer We are currently in the main stretch of hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to Nov. 30 for the Southeastern US. September has been designated by the Federal Emergency Management Administration as National Preparedness Month.  National Preparedness Month stems from the events of 9/11 and the fact that September is the hot month for hurricane season. Typically more hurricanes … Continue reading Something Windy This Way Comes?: Hurricane Preparedness

The Politics of the Amazon Rainforest Fire

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Record-breaking fires are ravaging the Amazon, garnering national attention. If the situation continues or worsens, it could be detrimental to our environment. However, the future of the Amazon is in the hands of quarrelling presidents.  There are several reasons why the Amazon is on fire. One is the practice “slash-and-burn,” which is used for agricultural reasons. Sections of rainforest are cleared … Continue reading The Politics of the Amazon Rainforest Fire

The Amazing Baby Muzzle: Satire

Patrick O’ConnellStaff Writer I had an experience recently on an airplane. It had me thinking about responsible gun ownership, and how we have laws in place so people can’t infringe on the livelihoods of other people. It’s like how we have speed limits and learner’s permits. We have strict laws that protect the peace and safety of the common person. That’s why I think that … Continue reading The Amazing Baby Muzzle: Satire

New Republican Candidate for Presidential Election Announced

Myra BariStaff Writer As the upcoming presidential election looms closer and closer, more candidates have emerged from the woodwork, primarily Democrats competing for the nomination for the Democrat ticket. Now, a well-known conservative, GOP member and former Illinois representative, Joe Walsh, has announced he will be running for president against President Donald Trump in the next 2020 election. The announcement was made on ABC’s “This … Continue reading New Republican Candidate for Presidential Election Announced

Winston Salem Fair Name Change Splits City Council

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer Winston-Salem’s annual fair is undergoing a name change. The fair, which has been called the “Dixie-Classic Fair” since 1956, is changing its name following a vote supporting the dropping of the word “Dixie” from the name of the fair.  “Dixie” frequently appears in words in the South, and is often associated with the very idea of things being southern. For the Democrats … Continue reading Winston Salem Fair Name Change Splits City Council

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Undergoes More Cancer Treatment

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Beginning on Aug. 5 after a cancerous tumor was located on her pancreas, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s spent 21 days undergoing rounds of radiation treatment that was completed at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In addition to radiation, a stent was inserted into Ginsburg’s bile duct.  Within the last 20 years of the 86-year-old’s life, cancer has appeared … Continue reading Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Undergoes More Cancer Treatment

David Koch, Political Influencer and Businessman of Koch Industries Inc., Dies

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer David Koch of Koch Industries Inc., one of the largest private businesses in the United States, passed away on Friday, Aug.  23. Although a cause was not offered for his death, it has been speculated that Koch was battling an ongoing health issue. He was 79 years old. “Twenty-seven years ago, David was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and given a grim … Continue reading David Koch, Political Influencer and Businessman of Koch Industries Inc., Dies

Fires Rage in Amazon Rainforest, Drawing International Attention

Marisa SloanStaff Writer The Amazon is currently experiencing its most extensive burning in the last decade, with up to 80,626 individual fires in Brazil alone. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro built his campaign around the promise to reduce environmental protections and to increase agricultural development in the Amazon. This would be advantageous to those involved in the growing global market for beef, as more and more … Continue reading Fires Rage in Amazon Rainforest, Drawing International Attention

But What of The 1%?: Satire

Ron de VaronaStaff Writer A new age is dawning on our democracy. It is one brought on the socialist shoulders of the ones known as the “Yang Gang.” Their plan, one might ask? Oh, well, it is one that would destroy the very bedrock our nation was founded on. Imagine this: every single United States citizen, regardless of class or health, would receive $1000 a … Continue reading But What of The 1%?: Satire

Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris Visits Greensboro

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris spoke in Greensboro on Sunday, Aug. 25 while on the campaign trail. The former prosecutor and current California senator visited two locations in Durham before stopping at Smith High School.  Addressing the crowded gymnasium, Harris made a case against Trump’s presidency while also speaking about climate change, equal pay for women and “common sense” gun legislation.  “My … Continue reading Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris Visits Greensboro