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Gayle King’s Interview with R. Kelly Causes an Uproar in the Media

Rejani KingStaff Writer R. Kelly has been in the spotlight for quite some time now, recently regarding sexual abuse allegations towards him by many women over the span of 20 years. On March 9, he sat down with CBS news co-host Gayle King to discuss these claims. His behavior was anything but calm, possibly giving more insight into the man behind the allegations. R. Kelly, … Continue reading Gayle King’s Interview with R. Kelly Causes an Uproar in the Media

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Big Brother is Watching: Domestic Surveillance of Political Dissidents

Quashon Avent Staff Writer Everyone in this country is under some form of surveillance. Whether it is the NSA or Facebook, we are all being watched. Yet, we are still surprised at new examples of “Big Brother” watching over us. Recently, it made the news that the Customs and Border Patrol had assembled a list of 59 reporters, attorneys and activists who were to be … Continue reading Big Brother is Watching: Domestic Surveillance of Political Dissidents

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Stop Calling People Snowflakes

Bruce CaseStaff Writer The term “snowflake,” originating from the 1999 film “Fight Club,” has become a popular insult for sensitive people. In the movie, Tyler Durden says, “You are not special. You’re not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You’re the same decaying organic matter as everything else.” Why are people called snowflakes? It can refer to a person that believes they are special and unique … Continue reading Stop Calling People Snowflakes

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Humanity Is Too Complex For Two Political Parties

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor In a tweet earlier this March, President Donald Trump attacked conservative political commentator and former supporter Ann Coulter. This was because Coulter had voiced her disapproval on the president reopening the government without receiving funding for his proposed border wall. She even went so far to say she would no longer support him if he seemingly “gave up” by ending the … Continue reading Humanity Is Too Complex For Two Political Parties

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Guilford County School Buildings Receive Failing Grades

Courtney CordozaStaff Writer A 2018 study was conducted on all of the elementary, middle and high schools in Guilford County. The study assessed whether or not each building was up to par. In other words, they were surveyed to see if they were equipped to meet the educational and safety needs of the students. Each school was rated on a scale of 1-100. 22 percent … Continue reading Guilford County School Buildings Receive Failing Grades

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Separating the Art and the Artist

Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief In this era of #MeToo, it seems as if many of our favorite artists are being outed as sexual predators. The allegations range from isolated cases to years of rampant abuse of power and, inevitably, the abuse of bodies which are in lesser positions of power. Yet, once your favorite artist is outed as an abuser, can you still appreciate their art? The … Continue reading Separating the Art and the Artist

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The Truth about GMOs

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Genetically Modified Organisms, often referred to as GMOs, have gotten a bad reputation in recent years. Lack of knowledge can perpetuate misinformation and fear. In the case of GMOs, I think a lot of importance has been placed on eradicating GMOs altogether, but that is not where it should be. Education should be the number one priority, and choice should be … Continue reading The Truth about GMOs

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Emergency Funds Are For Emergencies, Not A Wall

Ethan BeaulieuStaff Writer On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump announced that he would declare a national emergency in order to tap into reserve funds and build a wall at the southern border. Now, regardless of whether or not you believe there should be a border wall, this should alarm you. Our system of government is cemented in the belief that no particular branch should dominate … Continue reading Emergency Funds Are For Emergencies, Not A Wall

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Changing the Beat of Musical Gatekeeping

Courtney CordozaStaff Writer Music is an integral part of society that is found in every culture. One can point to a region on a map and discover instruments and styles of music that would not be found in another area. Musical traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. Although it is important to celebrate music that is native to one’s culture, there is … Continue reading Changing the Beat of Musical Gatekeeping

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Jussie Smollett Update

Elliot VoorheesStaff Writer Over the past several weeks, the case of Jussie Smollett’s assault has been at the forefront of national news. Around 2 a.m. on the morning of Jan. 29, the actor was allegedly attacked by two masked men who hung a noose around his neck and doused him in bleach while beating him and shouting slurs. There was skepticism surrounding Smollett’s case from … Continue reading Jussie Smollett Update

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