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Democratic Challenger Disqualified from N.C. Senate Race

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A controversial disqualification is sending ripples throughout North Carolina’s 30th Senate District. In late May, a group of election officials from North Carolina’s 30th Senate district voted along party lines to disqualify incumbent Senator Phil Berger’s challenger, Jennifer Mangrum, based on her residency in Reidsville. This occurred due to Eden resident, Billy Franklin Cushman, filing a voter registration and candidacy challenge … Continue reading Democratic Challenger Disqualified from N.C. Senate Race

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North Carolina Republicans Propose Stricter State Voting Laws

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Republican Senators in North Carolina have recently proposed new legislation that would do away with the last Saturday of early voting during state elections. Legislators also proposed a constitutional amendment that would require all voters to show ID before casting their ballot. According to the New York Times, Republican party leaders are planning to propose yet another amendment that would … Continue reading North Carolina Republicans Propose Stricter State Voting Laws

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N.C. Responds to the Repeal of Net Neutrality

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On June 11, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially repealed almost all of the net neutrality contract, which was designed to enhance users’ experiences on the internet. While this could be detrimental to the average internet user, some states such as North Carolina have countered the repeal by introducing legislation that requires net neutrality in their state. Net neutrality is meant … Continue reading N.C. Responds to the Repeal of Net Neutrality

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Freedom of Religion Case

Alicia Connelly  Staff Writer  On June 4, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop in a 7-2 decision. The majority rule of the Supreme Court Justices sided with Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, in a case pertaining to religious rights under the Constitution’s first amendment regarding freedom of religion. The conflict first arose in 2012 when partners David Mullins and … Continue reading Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Freedom of Religion Case

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N.C. Troopers Fired After Kyron Hinton Beating

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer  Last month, two North Carolina troopers in Wake County were charged with the assault of Kyron Dwain Hinton, age 29, in April. Among the charges are the infliction of bodily injury and willfully failing to discharge duties. The incident took place after Hinton and his mother, Vicki Hinton, called 911 to report a nearby shooting. Upon arriving, the officers saw no … Continue reading N.C. Troopers Fired After Kyron Hinton Beating

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Officials React to Trump’s Claim on His Ability to Pardon Self

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer  This past week, President Donald Trump has stated online and to the press that he has the power to pardon himself. “As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong?” said Trump on Twitter. “In the meantime, the never-ending Witch Hunt, led … Continue reading Officials React to Trump’s Claim on His Ability to Pardon Self

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State Legislature Responds to Nationwide Opioid Crisis

MaryKent Wolff News Editor In response to a nationwide opioid epidemic, the North Carolina legislature is working to create a possible statewide database that would allow law enforcement to access a record of prescribed painkillers. “When an investigator begins to see patterns, they can then do perhaps some predictive analysis. It helps them build a case so they can get to the right person,” said … Continue reading State Legislature Responds to Nationwide Opioid Crisis

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UNCG Wins SoCon Regular Season, Falls in Conference Tournament

Dillon Overby Staff Writer  The UNCG baseball season came to an end on May 26th with an 8-4 loss to the Western Carolina Catamounts. With the loss the Spartans fell to a record of 39-15. The Spartans can look back on some big-time wins in 2018, as they topped an SEC opponent in Tennessee and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons out of the ACC, along … Continue reading UNCG Wins SoCon Regular Season, Falls in Conference Tournament

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A Newsworthy Farewell: Madison Hoffman

Madison Hoffman News Editor To the Carolinian staff and weekly readers, What a ride it has been. This newspaper and the people it has brought into my life will forever mark the experience I’ve had at UNCG. I truthfully didn’t think I was cut out for the job of news editor when I was asked to interview for it. I had been writing for the … Continue reading A Newsworthy Farewell: Madison Hoffman

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Paul Ryan to Retire, Showing Cracks In Republican-Majority US House

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer  After first getting elected to the US House in 1998, getting reelected eight times and rising to become the Speaker of the House in 2015, Paul Ryan has announced that he will not be seeking reelection in 2018. The Wisconsin Republican announced his impending retirement on April 11. “You realize something when you take this job,” said Ryan to reporters on … Continue reading Paul Ryan to Retire, Showing Cracks In Republican-Majority US House

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