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Concerns raised over new Secretary of State nominee

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The appointing of current C.I.A director Mike Pompeo, a former congressman from Kansas, to Secretary of State has raised alarms for civil rights groups across the country. “My concern is that Mr. Pompeo has left a trail of horrific, inaccurate, bigoted statements and associations vis-à-vis Muslims around the world,” said former director of the State Department’s office of religion and global … Continue reading Concerns raised over new Secretary of State nominee

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Olympic Speed Skating Gold Medalist Announced as 2018 Commencement Keynote Speaker

Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Joey Cheek, an Olympic speed skating gold medalist, was announced as the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s (UNCG) commencement keynote speaker for spring 2018. The all-in-one former Olympian, current commentator and humanitarian, will speak in front of approximately 2,745 students on May 4. He is an internationally recognized speed skater, winning more than 25 World Cup and World Championship medals. … Continue reading Olympic Speed Skating Gold Medalist Announced as 2018 Commencement Keynote Speaker

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Flint, Michigan no longer provided with free bottled water

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer The city of Flint, Michigan, will no longer be provided the free bottled water that citizens have relied on since a crisis left them without clean water beginning in 2014. “We have worked diligently to restore the water quality and the scientific data now proves the water system is stable and the need for bottled water has ended,” said Michigan Gov. … Continue reading Flint, Michigan no longer provided with free bottled water

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Report shows effect of ‘Read to Achieve’ in schools across North Carolina

Madison Hoffman Staff Writer According to a the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress, North Carolina students have made little progress on reading compared to the amount of money being invested into boosting elementary students’ skills over the past six years. The state program, Read to Achieve, was enacted in 2012 as part of Sen. Phil Berger’s Excellent Public Schools Act. Read to Achieve was … Continue reading Report shows effect of ‘Read to Achieve’ in schools across North Carolina

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Four States to Send National Guard to the US-Mexico Border

Kevin Liu Staff Writer Texas has become the first state to deploy the National Guard to the southern boundary of the United States. President Trump announced on April 2 that he would be sending military personnel to the US-Mexico border. The mobilization began at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Austin, Texas. In addition to troops, the Guard stated that it would send ground surveillance … Continue reading Four States to Send National Guard to the US-Mexico Border

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McIver Building Demolished to Make Space for New Nursing Building

Nathanael Rosenberger Staff Writer Those who have classes anywhere near the Tate Street side of campus may have been delayed for the past three months by the fenced in area that is, or was, the McIver Building and its parking lot. The demolition of McIver is well worth taking a few seconds to watch as the building is tossed like a salad by the demolition … Continue reading McIver Building Demolished to Make Space for New Nursing Building

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Contaminants Found in Durham Drinking Water

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

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Continued Diplomatic Retaliation Between Russia and NATO Countries

Chris Funchess Staff Writer Diplomatic relations between Russia and several NATO countries have continued to worsen, highlighted by the bilateral retaliatory expulsion of diplomats and embassy personnel. The fallout has picked up steam after the U.S. announced a plan to expel 60 Russian diplomats. In retaliation, Russia has since announced a plan to remove an equal number of American diplomats and close the U.S. Consulate … Continue reading Continued Diplomatic Retaliation Between Russia and NATO Countries

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Trump Policy Bans Transgender Individuals from Enlisting

Ian Hammock Staff Writer Following a recommendation from Secretary of State Jim Mattis, the Trump administration approved limits on the service of transgender individuals serving in the military, citing a drop in unit cohesion as a source of concern. The policy, which allows transgender troops currently serving to keep their posts, bars any more transgender people from registering in the military. It also requires transgender … Continue reading Trump Policy Bans Transgender Individuals from Enlisting

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UNCG Students Voice Opinions on Student-led Activism

MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer While seeing protests on college campuses is nothing new, a 2016 study by Inside Higher Ed found that more incoming colleges students than ever are interested in taking part in activism. This has been showcased by protests and movements such as Black Lives Matter, the Women’s March, the March for Science and now the March for Our Lives and its corresponding … Continue reading UNCG Students Voice Opinions on Student-led Activism

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