Hannah AstinStaff Writer  In the wake of large midterm losses, Republicans in many states are attempting last-minute efforts to weaken existing or incoming Democrats’ power and further their own conservative agendas. Republicans are minimizing their maneuvers, arguing that Democrats also run lame-duck sessions after an election. These lame-duck sessions are common in Congress, but not among state legislatures. Members rush to pass bills that are … Continue reading Republicans Rush to Retain Power in States Following Midterm Losses

Laura Ashley PowellStaff Writer  Betsy DeVos, the United States Education Secretary, has announced a proposal to change rules regarding the handling of sexual assault and harassment cases on college campuses. She noted that the current system of rules has “failed,” and are, “shameful,” and unfair to the students who have been accused. President Trump has expressed this same opinion by saying that male college students … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Proposes Regulations to Defend Students Accused of Sexual Assault

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer  For weeks now, several wildfires have been burning in both the northern and southern parts of California. On Saturday, Nov. 17, President Trump met with survivors, and visited areas where the fire has already done major damage. As of now, 76 people have been killed in the Camp Fire of Northern California and with 1,300 people reported missing, that number is expected … Continue reading President Trump Visits California Site Devastated by Wildfires

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer  The Democrats taking back the House of Representatives in the wake of the Nov. 8 election, means that the leadership of the House is guaranteed to change significantly. For years, the House Minority Leader has been Democratic Congressman, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12). Many assumed that if the Democrats won back the House of Representatives, Pelosi would be the Speaker of the House as … Continue reading House Representative Pelosi Faces Challenges to Speaker Seat

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer  Maya Little, a Phd. student and activist enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, is appealing the court’s verdict finding her guilty of damaging the Silent Sam statue. At a recent protest regarding the removal of the statue, students and members of the Chapel Hill community, including Little, cited the racist past of the Silent Sam monument. She was found guilty of vandalism after … Continue reading UNC Student Appeals Silent Sam Decision