NFL Free Agency Recap
Brayden StampsStaff Writer The new NFL league year officially began at 4:00 pm EST on March 13, meaning that the Draft and new season is inching ever so closer. But first thing’s first: It is currently the peak of free agency, the wonderful game of chance where teams either fold their bets or go all-in for the pursuit of a Super Bowl. For better or … Continue reading NFL Free Agency Recap
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
Stem-cell Transplant Used to Eliminate HIV From Patient
Marissa SloanStaff Writer Researchers claim to have completely eliminated the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a patient’s body using a stem-cell transplant. Although this is only the second time that a person has been successfully cleared of the virus, it is raising hope that a cure for HIV could be found in the near future. The stem-cell technique works by replacing a patient’s white blood … Continue reading Stem-cell Transplant Used to Eliminate HIV From Patient
Bill to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage Passed in House Committee
Hannah AstinStaff Writer Democrats in the House of Representatives have introduced a new bill to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2024. The bill also plans to remove the “subminimum” wages for tipped workers, workers with disabilities and young workers. The House Committee on Education and Labor voted along party lines to pass the bill 28-20. This sets the … Continue reading Bill to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage Passed in House Committee
Captain Marvel Review: Back to the Beginning
Crystal AllenStaff Writer Following “Avengers: Infinity War,” and with “Avengers: Endgame” right around the corner, “Captain Marvel” serves as a nice look back at the beginning while we approach the end. The film takes you back in time, a flash into the ‘90s where Blockbuster video was not just an internet joke and people actually used pagers. We get to see how it all began, … Continue reading Captain Marvel Review: Back to the Beginning
North Carolina’s Success with Solar Energy
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor As of last year, Charlotte, North Carolina has been placed in second in the U.S. for producing solar-energy. Solar power or energy itself is the power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun’s rays. Solar energy is also the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available. Not only that, but the U.S. has some of the best solar resources in … Continue reading North Carolina’s Success with Solar Energy
Observing and Becoming the Bystander with Moshman and Collazo
Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Political art is no new concept in today’s politically charged artistic world. What was once a precarious risk is now on the brink of becoming normalized. The challenge now is to isolate each work into its own unique, revolutionary work of art in order for it to be an effective change agent. But how can artists advocate for their cause in a … Continue reading Observing and Becoming the Bystander with Moshman and Collazo
U.S. Senator Talks About Experiences with Sexual Assault in Military
Jamie HartmannWeb Content Manager On March 6, Senator Martha McSally (AZ-R) shared an impactful testimony of her stance and experiences with sexual assault and rape in the military. “Like so many men and women, I did not trust the system at the time. I blame myself. I was ashamed and confused,” said McSally at a military sexual assault hearing on the matter where she demanded … Continue reading U.S. Senator Talks About Experiences with Sexual Assault in Military
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
Solange Album Review
Trent RydenStaff Writer On March 1, Solange Piaget Knowles released her fourth studio album, “When I Get Home.” This is also Knowles’ first album release in three years, succeeding her last album, “A Seat At the Table,” which had received rave reviews from critics. Many of such reviews praised Knowles for her solid execution both vocally and sonically. This review is no exception. “When I … Continue reading Solange Album Review
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