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?
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
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
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
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
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
Marisa SloanStaff Writer Judge Mickey J. Norman of the Baltimore County Circuit Court recently overturned a jury’s decision to grant over $38 million to the family of a woman fatally shot by police in August of 2016. The woman, 23-year-old Korryn Gaines, was shot repeatedly by Baltimore County police officer Royce Ruby following a lengthy standoff in her apartment. The standoff began on Aug. 1, … Continue reading Judge Overturns $38 Million Award to Family of Woman Shot By Police
MaryKent WolffNews Editor Members of the North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T) Blue Squad cheer program protested the mishandling of a sexual assault complaint made by a teammate recently, by sitting out of performances and wearing black at basketball games in recent weeks. One member of the cheerleading squad called for the removal of the cheerleading coaches in early February after a freshman cheerleader … Continue reading N.C. A&T Cheerleaders Protest Handling of Rape Case
Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Each year, the first year cohort of Guarantee scholarship recipients complete the Bronze Leadership Challenge as part of their leadership and success training in the program. The scholarship puts significant emphasis on personal development, student success and personal and academic support through a student’s entire college career The Bronze Leadership Challenge is offered through the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement, more … Continue reading Guarantee Scholarship Cultivates a Community of Creative Leaders
Ethan BeaulieuStaff Writer On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump announced that he would declare a national emergency in order to tap into reserve funds and build a wall at the southern border. Now, regardless of whether or not you believe there should be a border wall, this should alarm you. Our system of government is cemented in the belief that no particular branch should dominate … Continue reading Emergency Funds Are For Emergencies, Not A Wall
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