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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

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House Votes to Keep Government Agencies From Inquiring about Criminal History on Job Applications

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer As of early February, the House voted to ‘Ban the Box.’ The box refers to questions that inquire about an applicant’s criminal history on applications, which would become illegal for employers of federal agencies and contractors to ask about. The newly confidential information would be discussed once applicants are offered a conditional employment offer.   The change would allow the “Fair Chance … Continue reading House Votes to Keep Government Agencies From Inquiring about Criminal History on Job Applications

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Ilhan Omar Recieves Death Threats

Hannah AstinStaff Writer A New York man has been arrested and charged in connection to a threat to assault and murder Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat and Muslim lawmaker from Minnesota. Omar was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2018 as one of the two first Muslim women elected to Congress. The United States Department of Justice said in a statement that the … Continue reading Ilhan Omar Recieves Death Threats

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Black Churches Burned in Connected Louisiana Arsons

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer Louisiana law enforcement is investigating the conditions under which three historically Black Louisiana churches were burned down in late March and early April. In the days since the churches have burned down, the state’s law enforcement has determined that each of the fires was intentionally set and that the fires are related, likely having been set by a single person or group. … Continue reading Black Churches Burned in Connected Louisiana Arsons

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Lack of Attention Leads to Medical Issues at Border

Marisa SloanStaff Writer In February, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border in order to reroute federal funds towards the construction of a wall as a means of deterring illegal immigration. However, the government is failing to provide money towards the humanitarian crisis developing in border cities like El Paso, Texas. As the flow of migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. … Continue reading Lack of Attention Leads to Medical Issues at Border

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U.S. could take up to 2 years to identify separated immigrant families

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer According to court documents filed by federal officials on April 5, it may now take up to two years to locate and identify thousands of immigrant children that were separated from their parents at the southern border within the past two years. After an investigation by government auditors in January, a report revealed that the Trump administration had likely separated thousands more … Continue reading U.S. could take up to 2 years to identify separated immigrant families

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Hurricanes Led to Millions of Gallons of Released Untreated Sewage Water in 2018

Shayna PraceStaff Writer In 2018, sewer lines across Greensboro released more than 3.5 million gallons of untreated sewage onto roads and into waterways. This led to 64 untreated sewage discharges, also known as sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) that year. So far in 2019, there have been 13 SSOs—10 in January and three in February—which included over 21,000 gallons of untreated sewage. The largest overflows in … Continue reading Hurricanes Led to Millions of Gallons of Released Untreated Sewage Water in 2018

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SNAP Requirements Under Scrutiny By Trump Administration

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to limit the number of waivers each state can issue in regards to waiving work requirements for food stamp recipients. If this comes to pass, around 750,000 people would cease being eligible for the program or at most would be able to benefit from it for just 3 months out of 3 years, according to information … Continue reading SNAP Requirements Under Scrutiny By Trump Administration

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LGBTQ-Friendly Bills Introduced in North Carolina House

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On April 28, Democratic North Carolina state legislators introduced three bills meant to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discriminations, outlaw conversion therapy and completely repeal HB2. In the wake of the “bathroom bill” signed by former Governor Pat McCrory in 2016, many LGBTQ North Carolinians have faced struggles regarding their identities. For example, some state employees and their families are denied coverage under … Continue reading LGBTQ-Friendly Bills Introduced in North Carolina House

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Trump Provides Grant to Catholic Family Planning Organization

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer As a way to further its agenda to restrict access to abortion and contraception, the Trump administration announced that it will grant up to $5.1 million in funds geared towards family planning to a nonprofit organization tied to the Catholic Church called the Obria Group. The grant, which will dish out $1.7 million in its first year followed by separate distributions of … Continue reading Trump Provides Grant to Catholic Family Planning Organization

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