UNCG Women’s Basketball vs UNCP
Douglas BurnsStaff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG women’s basketball maintained their three-game winning streak at home in spectacular fashion by beating UNC Pembroke 72 – 32 on Sunday afternoon. This brings UNCG’s streak to a four-game streak winning at home. The game tipped off at 2pm on Sunday, with a fairly scarce yet energetic crowd looking for a Spartan win. Whilst there were 197 people … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball vs UNCP
What Sports Moment Are You Most Thankful For?
Sports Staff With the passing of Thanksgiving, the sports staff gives their thoughts on a sports moment they’re thankful for. Andrew: Without a doubt, it’s UNCG Men’s Basketball winning the SoCon Tournament in Asheville earlier this year. I was lucky enough to be there and cover it for The Carolinian; it was the most fun I’ve ever had watching basketball. Monique: I know this occurred … Continue reading What Sports Moment Are You Most Thankful For?
NC Sports Beat
Brayden StampsStaff Writer The Carolina Panthers suffered their first home defeat of the season as they fell to the Seattle Seahawks at The Vault by a score of 30-27 following a Sebastian Janikowski game-winning field goal. For the second consecutive week, Panthers place kicker Graham Gano missed a crucial field goal attempt to give the Panthers the lead, which opened the door for the Seahawks … Continue reading NC Sports Beat
What Happened to Carmelo Anthony?
Brayden StampsStaff Writer Following his brief and forgettable ten-game stint as a member of the Houston Rockets, Carmelo Anthony’s NBA stock is at an all-time low. Combine this recent news with his infamous failure as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s “OK3” with Paul George and Russell Westbrook, and it is easy to see why the player whose fans affectionately call “Melo” has fallen … Continue reading What Happened to Carmelo Anthony?
CIA Concludes Investigation of Journalist Killed in Saudi Arabia
Antonio AlamilloStaff Writer The CIA has formally accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of organizing the death of American journalist Jamal Khashoggi in early October after concluding a recently-launched investigation. According to multiple sources, Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post, was told to travel to the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by bin Salman’s brother, Khalid bin Salman. There, he could attain documents allowing … Continue reading CIA Concludes Investigation of Journalist Killed in Saudi Arabia
Republicans Rush to Retain Power in States Following Midterm Losses
Hannah AstinStaff Writer In the wake of large midterm losses, Republicans in many states are attempting last-minute efforts to weaken existing or incoming Democrats’ power and further their own conservative agendas. Republicans are minimizing their maneuvers, arguing that Democrats also run lame-duck sessions after an election. These lame-duck sessions are common in Congress, but not among state legislatures. Members rush to pass bills that are … Continue reading Republicans Rush to Retain Power in States Following Midterm Losses
Betsy DeVos Proposes Regulations to Defend Students Accused of Sexual Assault
Laura Ashley PowellStaff Writer Betsy DeVos, the United States Education Secretary, has announced a proposal to change rules regarding the handling of sexual assault and harassment cases on college campuses. She noted that the current system of rules has “failed,” and are, “shameful,” and unfair to the students who have been accused. President Trump has expressed this same opinion by saying that male college students … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Proposes Regulations to Defend Students Accused of Sexual Assault
President Trump Visits California Site Devastated by Wildfires
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer For weeks now, several wildfires have been burning in both the northern and southern parts of California. On Saturday, Nov. 17, President Trump met with survivors, and visited areas where the fire has already done major damage. As of now, 76 people have been killed in the Camp Fire of Northern California and with 1,300 people reported missing, that number is expected … Continue reading President Trump Visits California Site Devastated by Wildfires
House Representative Pelosi Faces Challenges to Speaker Seat
Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The Democrats taking back the House of Representatives in the wake of the Nov. 8 election, means that the leadership of the House is guaranteed to change significantly. For years, the House Minority Leader has been Democratic Congressman, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12). Many assumed that if the Democrats won back the House of Representatives, Pelosi would be the Speaker of the House as … Continue reading House Representative Pelosi Faces Challenges to Speaker Seat
UNC Student Appeals Silent Sam Decision
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Maya Little, a Phd. student and activist enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, is appealing the court’s verdict finding her guilty of damaging the Silent Sam statue. At a recent protest regarding the removal of the statue, students and members of the Chapel Hill community, including Little, cited the racist past of the Silent Sam monument. She was found guilty of vandalism after … Continue reading UNC Student Appeals Silent Sam Decision
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