Citizenship Question Could Affect Census Outcome
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer All over the country, there are ongoing discussions and a legal battle around the constitutionality of putting a citizenship question on the census. In the ongoing legal battle between the Trump administration and various judges who have raised questions about the constitutionality of putting the question on the census, a federal judge in New York ruled that it was unlawful for the … Continue reading Citizenship Question Could Affect Census Outcome
Mueller contradicts Buzzfeed report about Cohen lying to Congress
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer On Jan. 19, the administration of special counsel Robert Mueller issued a statement disputing claims made by a Buzzfeed News article. The Buzzfeed News team reported that President Trump had ordered his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to lie to Congress while under oath. The response from Mueller’s counsel came less than 24 hours after the Buzzfeed reporting, and although it was brief … Continue reading Mueller contradicts Buzzfeed report about Cohen lying to Congress
How the Grinch Stole the Show
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor On Friday Jan. 25, the Elliot University Center (EUC) hosted a screening of 2018’s “The Grinch,” starring English actor Benedict Cumberbatch who provides the voice of Dr. Seuss’s infamous green character, himself. Almost everyone knows of the green Who that despises Christmas and plots to steal Christmas from the Who’s as well as destroy their holiday cheer for good. To say that … Continue reading How the Grinch Stole the Show
Giving with Spartan Love During MLK Day of Service
Meagan BessStaff Writer It was only the first week back, and Spartans came out early on a cool Saturday morning on Jan. 19th. The 15 different service projects lasted from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some past and current community partners for this extraordinary day included Spartan Open Pantry, Greensboro Urban Ministry, and Hannah’s Bridge. After students checked in at tables in the Elliott University … Continue reading Giving with Spartan Love During MLK Day of Service
The Wise and the Neglected
Courtney CordozaStaff Writer In many cultures, there is an emphasis on the elderly. They are given leadership roles and admired with overflowing respect. These acts are often seen in Asian and Latino communities. The family unit is vital to their culture. However, it seems as if in The United States, our senior citizens are given the backseat. This is unacceptable, given that there are 47.8 … Continue reading The Wise and the Neglected
Toro y Moi – Outer Peace: Chillwave’s Last Stand
Chauncey JamesStaff Writer Can anyone afford to relax in 2019? The world around us has become a place of endless melancholy, and current pop music has found it fit to follow in that regard. The spheres of rap and R&B have turned darker and drearier, so it would not have been a surprise if Toro y Moi went the same route with his latest LP, … Continue reading Toro y Moi – Outer Peace: Chillwave’s Last Stand
LGBTQ+ Sex Ed Should Be Mandatory
Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Sexual education in America is admittedly not up to par. Only 24 states and the District of Columbia actually require it, which on its own is horrifying. Even when sex ed is taught in school, it is not always accurate or unbiased, which is what all teens need. Queer adolescents especially, are often left out of the narrative and left to … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Sex Ed Should Be Mandatory
Column: Two Worlds of Sport – Part One
Douglas BurnsStaff Writer Sports are unilaterally known to be a great binder and a great divider. It is a paradox of itself. I have lived in two separate countries with two incredibly different cultures of sport. What is the difference? What is sports culture like in Scotland? What is it like in the US? Those were the (fairly ominous) questions that my editor presented to … Continue reading Column: Two Worlds of Sport – Part One
Video of Confrontation Between Catholic Student and Native Elder Goes Viral
Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Jan. 18, an interaction on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial between Catholic high school boys, a Native American elder and a group of black men who identified themselves as Hebrew Israelite activists, became a mirror for America’s social and political tensions. However, a new video has emerged that sheds more light on the situation. The high school students were in … Continue reading Video of Confrontation Between Catholic Student and Native Elder Goes Viral
The MAGA Hat Kid is Still a Kid
Bruce CaseStaff Writer There are many interpretations of the events that occurred at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 18, 2019. The 45th annual March for Life and the Indigenous Peoples March coincided with each other. The players involved in the controversy were a group of high schoolers from Covington High School in Kentucky, a group of Native American protestors and a group … Continue reading The MAGA Hat Kid is Still a Kid
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