Jamie Howell Staff Writer The City of Durham Department of Water discovered chemical contamination in Lake Michie and the Little River reservoir, two sources of drinking water for the city. Lake Michie and the Little River are located just outside of Durham. According to Hazen and Sawyer, a company which proposed a project there, the Little River reservoir is the city’s second largest water supply. … Continue reading Contaminants Found in Durham Drinking Water

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer A recent report conducted by the North Carolina Justice Center and Education Policy Analyst Kris Nordstrom has revealed that segregation is rising in many North Carolina schools. Titled “Stymied by Segregation: How Integration Can Transform North Carolina Schools and the Lives of Its Students,” the report highlights how the state’s public schools are slowly shifting towards racial and economic segregation. While … Continue reading Report shows increased segregation rates in NC schools

Jamie Howell Staff Writer The number of school psychologists in U.S. public schools is considerably lower than the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recommends. According to an article written by Professor Mark Phillips of San Francisco State University, the number of school psychologists per student varies widely between states, but the overall ratio was 457 students to every one psychologist as of 2016. “Most … Continue reading NC school psychologist shortage leaves many students without mental health resources

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer (Correction: On March 14 The Carolinian misreported the spelling of Joe Ramus’ last name as “Ramos.” The article has been updated to reflect this.) While the American Petroleum Institute (API) held an event on Tuesday, Feb. 27, a crowd of around 400 people formed directly across the hall to attend a public hearing on offshore drilling on North Carolina’s coast. “Not only … Continue reading Protesters speak out against North Carolina offshore drilling