Past, Present and Future, A Look at Travis Scott’s Debut Album “Rodeo”

Trent Ryden Staff Writer The young, wild, and debatably reckless musical artist Travis Scott released his third studio album “Astroworld” only a few weeks ago, and yet it has rocketed to the number one spot on the billboard 200. For the second time in his career, Scott has a number one album. This time around, however,  Scott surpassed the prominent Veteran Rapper Nicki Minaj who … Continue reading Past, Present and Future, A Look at Travis Scott’s Debut Album “Rodeo”

The Politicization of Murder

Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor Last month, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts disappeared during an evening jog in her small town of Brooklyn, Iowa. After an extensive search, officials discovered a body believed to be hers buried under corn stalks. Her suspected killer is 25-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. Rivera allegedly attacked Tibbetts after she denied his advances. He is the one that … Continue reading The Politicization of Murder

New Citizenship Question for 2020 Census Faces Legal Challenges

Hannah Astin Staff Writer On Aug. 17, United States District Judge Richard Seeborg allowed two cases filed in federal court in San Francisco to continue. The lawsuits were filed by the state of California regarding the new citizenship question proposed for the census set for 2020. The legal battle over the question may continue into the final months preceding the 2020 census. Commerce Secretary Wilbur … Continue reading New Citizenship Question for 2020 Census Faces Legal Challenges

Possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Coming To Chapel Hill

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer For an average college student, it is typical to worry about exams, money, and time management. However, in North Carolina, some students could now be worrying about something much worse. In the last weeks of summer, emails were sent out to several faculty members of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) from the federal government. The emails were … Continue reading Possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Coming To Chapel Hill

Speak Up, Speak Out, Speak Open

Benjamin Pulgar-Guzman Staff Writer The room was bustling and the staff was generous as everyone began to settle down before Speak Up, Speak Out started. The event was held by the Office of Intercultural Engagement and the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement on Monday, Aug. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. in EUC Maple. The purpose of this event was to build relationships, and … Continue reading Speak Up, Speak Out, Speak Open

Artistry and Academic Achievement United in UNCG Honors Fraternity

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer It is not an uncommon notion that artistic accomplishments and academic achievement have often seemed to be presented on different planes of intelligence. Recently elected president of the honorary dance fraternity Delta Chi Xi, Chania Wilson, is proud to be spearheading ongoing change through an on-campus organization that actively combats this stereotype. Founded in 2010 at the University of North Carolina … Continue reading Artistry and Academic Achievement United in UNCG Honors Fraternity

America Needs Generic EpiPens

Rejani King Staff Writer Recently the Food and Drug Administration approved a generic version of the EpiPen and the EpiPen Jr, which could be a lifesaving move for severe allergy sufferers across America. An EpiPen is a device used to inject measured doses of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis. EpiPens are typically used by adults and younger patients with life-threatening allergies. Generic versions of medicines are … Continue reading America Needs Generic EpiPens

Trump Attempts to Silence Critics With The Revocation of Security Clearance

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer Trump has always had a troubled relationship with our right to freedom of expression. Now, he has actively and publicly made attempts to silence his critics. His most recent attempt is the abrupt revocation of security clearances from both current and former U.S. officials. Many of those who had their clearance taken were involved in the Mueller case or had been … Continue reading Trump Attempts to Silence Critics With The Revocation of Security Clearance

Weatherspoon Exhibition: Fairy Tales Retold

Meagan Bess Staff Writer “Dread and Delight: Fairy Tales in an Anxious World” is an art exhibition that took place on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The exhibit was curated by Dr. Emily Stamey, who is Weatherspoon’s Curator of Exhibitions. She had the pleasure of presenting the debut of a contemporary spin on classical tales. First, imagine some of your favorite … Continue reading Weatherspoon Exhibition: Fairy Tales Retold

Residents Of Fayetteville Speak To EPA Officials

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer Officials from the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) recently hosted an all-day community engagement and listening event in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The intent of the event was to have a conversation with residents of the city about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the negative impact they could have on health if irresponsibly introduced to the environment. The event was made up … Continue reading Residents Of Fayetteville Speak To EPA Officials