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Virginia Politicians Claiming Blackface Has “Political Affiliation” Causes Uproar

Rejani KingStaff Writer Blackface has been an issue for quite some time. Performances that utilized blackface in the early to mid-1800s were often a pastime for white Americans. By definition, blackface is the act of using makeup to play a black role by someone who is nonblack. The act is not only offensive, but contributes to stereotypes of the Black community. Why is it offensive? … Continue reading Virginia Politicians Claiming Blackface Has “Political Affiliation” Causes Uproar

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Is Facial Recognition Software Worth the Risk?

Bruce CaseStaff Writer The George Orwell novel “1984” famously coined the quote, “Big Brother is watching you.” Written in 1949, well before sophisticated camera surveillance systems existed, it painted a picture of a world where everyone was under omnipresent government surveillance. In 2019, this is somewhat of a reality. We have the technology to almost constantly keep an eye on our citizens. Most of us … Continue reading Is Facial Recognition Software Worth the Risk?

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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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“Poisoners of the public mind”: The dark world of public relations and government propaganda

Quashon AventStaff Writer We live in a world where the truth can be commodified and sold to the highest bidder. Companies and governments decide what is or is not the truth. They said that cigarettes do not cause cancer, that opioids are not addictive and that global warming does not exist. These are small examples of how corporations can manipulate the truth to fit their … Continue reading “Poisoners of the public mind”: The dark world of public relations and government propaganda

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How We’ve Enabled a New Era of Hate

Elliott VoorheesStaff Writer We are barely two months into 2019, and the United States has already been rocked by struggles and tragedy, revealing some of the serious flaws in our country. The government shutdown alone highlighted the social, political and economic issues facing our society, not to mention serious issues in governmental structure and function. Another such incident which has revealed flaws in our society … Continue reading How We’ve Enabled a New Era of Hate

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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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The Trans Military Ban is a Step Backwards

Bruce CaseStaff Writer The Supreme court recently voted to reinstate President Trump’s order to ban transgender individuals from the military, staying true to another one of his campaign promises and another one of his tweets. Starting with a tweet in July of 2017 that said, “the United States Government will not accept or allow… transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” … Continue reading The Trans Military Ban is a Step Backwards

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Meek Mill and Jay-Z Take on Prison Reform with the Launch of REFORM Alliance

Rejani KingStaff Writer Criminal justice reform in the United States has been long overdue for the Black community. It is not surprising that racial bias still exists in the justice system, because the rate at which Black Americans are incarcerated is alarming. According to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the United States makes up approximately five percent of the world’s population … Continue reading Meek Mill and Jay-Z Take on Prison Reform with the Launch of REFORM Alliance

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Is Compulsory Voting Viable for America?

Morgan StaufferStaff Writer Compulsory voting in the United States is an idea that has been relatively thrown around in politics for at least a decade or so. It is fundamentally the idea that something or someone should be compelling citizens in a sovereign state to vote by use of force or fine. There are a lot of questions that need answers before one can even … Continue reading Is Compulsory Voting Viable for America?

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Can We Stop Kids From Vaping?

Patrick O’ConnellStaff Writer There are three major constants in the world: death, taxes and kids wanting nicotine. Not only is nicotine a highly-addictive drug, but it holds the position of being one of the most glamorized socially. There was a long period of time in which smoking cigarettes was as common as drinking coffee. That’s gone away for the most part with decades of literature … Continue reading Can We Stop Kids From Vaping?

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