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

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