N.C. Bill to Change Teacher Spending

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Superintendent Mark Johnson attended a statewide press conference earlier this month at the North Carolina Legislative Building alongside State Sen. Andy Wells (R-Catawba) as they announced their idea for a new program that would give the licensed teachers of North Carolina, which currently stands at $94,000, a $400 allowance to buy supplies for the classroom. What would have been a celebratory moment … Continue reading N.C. Bill to Change Teacher Spending

“The Truth is Out There”: The History of Government UFO Investigations

Quashon AventStaff Writer Anyone who read my last article will know that I have been a huge sci-fi nerd since childhood. I was particularly interested in the concept of extraterrestrial life. I would watch “Unsolved Mysteries,” “UFO Files,” “The Twilight Zone” and “The X-Files” religiously. “The X-Files” introduced me to the world of ufology and UFO conspiracy theories. Topics such as cattle mutilations, Majestic 12 … Continue reading “The Truth is Out There”: The History of Government UFO Investigations

The Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated: The Sisterhood

Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Monday, April 15, an interview took place with 3 sorority sisters: Maya Norton, Jeryn Lindsay and Daeja Thompson, who are a part of the Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The Nu Rho Chapter is a smaller entity of Alpha Kappa Alpha that focuses on encouraging high scholastic and ethical … Continue reading The Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated: The Sisterhood

Millennials Navigate Politics

Megan PociaskStaff Writer As the largest generation in the United States, there is no question that millennials inevitably have a strong impact on the overall political stance of the nation. They are the generation that grew up witnessing 9/11, the intense, rapid growth of social media and a major economic recession, and therefore, the millennial’s political identity is more definitive than given credit. A 2014 … Continue reading Millennials Navigate Politics

Pete Buttigieg Announces Run for President

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has officially announced his presidential bid. If elected, Buttigieg would be the youngest and first openly gay, president. Buttigieg announced his presidential run to a standing room-only crowd, promising to bring the same change and innovation to the country that he instilled in South Bend. “My name is Pete Buttigieg. They call me … Continue reading Pete Buttigieg Announces Run for President

Chicago Sues “Empire” Actor, Jussie Smollett

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The city of Chicago is preparing to sue Jussie Smollett in the wake of his allegedly false statements from earlier in 2019. Earlier this year, the “Empire” actor alleged that he was the victim of a vicious physical attack, and the city is suing to recover expenses incurred during overtime taken by law enforcement officials investigating the claims of the actor. Theoretically, … Continue reading Chicago Sues “Empire” Actor, Jussie Smollett

Justice Department Declining to Defend Anti- female Circumcision Law

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Two weeks after its decision to begin fighting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in court, the Justice Department stated to a lawmakers that it would stop defending a federal law prohibiting female genital mutilation due to a flaw in the wording of the litigation. Solicitor General Noel J. Francisco wrote in a letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, who is the … Continue reading Justice Department Declining to Defend Anti- female Circumcision Law

First Ever Photo of Black Hole Captured

Marisa SloanStaff Writer From “Star Trek” to “Interstellar,” black holes have captivated humans for generations. Now, researchers at the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project have made history by producing the first real image of a black hole. The black hole in question, although a whopping 55 million light-years from Earth in a galaxy called Messier 87, was able to be photographed because of its massive … Continue reading First Ever Photo of Black Hole Captured

Family Politics

Courtney CordozaStaff Writer It is difficult to be apolitical in 2019. With the Trump Administration in office, there has been a surge of political activism. That activism then leads to debates. While these debates can be civil and educational, they can also quickly turn sour. This is especially true between family members. Discussions with those outside of your political affiliation can be like dancing on … Continue reading Family Politics