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Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL in Collusion Case

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer On Feb. 15, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid ended their collusion grievance against the NFL. For several months, Kaepernick and Reid had ongoing dialogue with representatives of the NFL in the fallout of controversy surrounding the players’ decision to kneel for the pregame national anthem. “The parties have decided to resolve the pending grievances. The resolution of this matter is subject to … Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL in Collusion Case

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Column: College Sports From An Outside Perspective

Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – As possibly the only foreign perspective in The Carolinian’s Sports section, it still confuses me as to why university sports are so popular and so relevant to everyday life in the U.S. When I first moved to the States and met my current girlfriend five years ago, I was told I was now an N.C. State fan. I … Continue reading Column: College Sports From An Outside Perspective

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UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Survive Western Carolina, Defeat ETSU On Senior Day

Andrew Salmon and Brayden StampsSports Editor and Staff Writer Three days after a Francis Alonso overtime three sealed the game against Western Carolina, it was sophomore Isaiah Miller who played hero on Senior Day against East Tennessee State. The Catamounts (7-23, 4-13 in SoCon) have had a rough season, but marched into the Coliseum with a chip on their shoulders. They played scrappy, physical basketball … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Spartans Survive Western Carolina, Defeat ETSU On Senior Day

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MLB Offseason: Machado Gets Signed, Harper Still Searching

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer The month of February has been a crazy one for Major League Baseball. One superstar, Manny Machado, got signed. Another, Bryce Harper, is still waiting on his mega-deal. However, these were not the only moves that went down. There were two other signings that will surely impact the MLB in a big way. The first of these new deals came with starting … Continue reading MLB Offseason: Machado Gets Signed, Harper Still Searching

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Should Zion Williamson Sit Out the Remaining Season?

Monique WilliamsStaff Writer This past week, the most prolific rivalry in college basketball took place once again. The end result: the Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Duke Blue Devils 88-72. Being fans of the game, this was one of the most anticipated Tobacco Road matchups in recent memory, but it proved to be a letdown from the start. Less than a minute into the game, … Continue reading Should Zion Williamson Sit Out the Remaining Season?

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President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Southern Border

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over conditions at the southern border between the United States and Mexico. The purpose of this national emergency was to be able to begin the process of moving money from various government agencies, and to fund the agencies that would be tasked with building the border wall that Trump promised to build … Continue reading President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Southern Border

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Federal Judge Imposes Gag Order On Roger Stone Case

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer A gag order has recently been put on the case of Roger Stone, a former political consultant to President Donald Trump. The order was placed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson so that lawyers and other authorities can not talk about the case in ways that may, “pose a substantial likelihood of material prejudice.” Jackson stated in the order that she has the … Continue reading Federal Judge Imposes Gag Order On Roger Stone Case

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N.C. to Have First Woman of Color as Chief Justice of State Supreme Court

Alicia Connelly Staff Writer North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently announced that North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley will serve as the next Chief Justice of the state court. Beasley is the first black woman in North Carolina history to lead the state’s highest court. North Carolina’s current Chief Justice Mark Martin is resigning from his post to become the Dean of the Regent … Continue reading N.C. to Have First Woman of Color as Chief Justice of State Supreme Court

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Five Shot and Five Wounded in Illinois Shooting

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Five people were shot and killed at the Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, Illinois on Feb. 15 by an employee who had been terminated that day. In addition to the five civilian deaths, five responding officers were also wounded. The shooting occurred at roughly 1:24 p.m. local time. The police department reported that they began receiving numerous 911 calls about the active … Continue reading Five Shot and Five Wounded in Illinois Shooting

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United States Airlines to Allow Gender Neutral Options When Booking Flights

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Airlines in the United States will soon be offering additional gender options besides “male” and “female” when purchasing flight tickets. The new options of “undisclosed” or “unspecified” are intended to aid travelers, as many local, state and national governments now issue identification documents with alternative gender options. In January, a law in New York City made it easier for transgender and non-binary … Continue reading United States Airlines to Allow Gender Neutral Options When Booking Flights

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