Triad Stage Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Molly Lawler Staff Writer As the house lights dim, the warm, yellow light of the candelabra pierces through the darkness. The faces of King Oberon and Queen Hippolyta emerge from the background and are seated beneath the firelight where they are unexpectedly greeted by an angry father, Demetrius, whose daughter has fallen in love with the “wrong” man. Their words turn to screams and the … Continue reading Triad Stage Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Grinch Who Stole Your Laughter
Brittney Bailey Staff Writer To summarize, “The Grinch” movie is every bit of the phrase “just okay.” It’s fine for kids, and they will surely get a kick of out some of the jokes, but overall, it felt more and more like a cash grab with every second that went by. There’s nothing new here. If you’ve seen any of the previous Grinch iterations, you … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Your Laughter
Abuse Reports in Catholic Church Up in Unprecedented Numbers
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer The Catholic Church in the United States is facing an unprecedented scandal in the months since the Pennsylvania grand jury announced the names of hundreds of priests who have abused thousands of children. Currently, at least 15 states and the District of Columbia have publicly launched or are publicly declaring that they’re preparing to launch investigations to determine the full scale … Continue reading Abuse Reports in Catholic Church Up in Unprecedented Numbers
Eco-Focused Worldwide Research Project Set for 50 Year Anniversary of Earth Day
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer Once April 22, 2020 arrives, the celebration of Earth Day will reach its 50 year anniversary. In commemoration of this special day, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, is in the process of the kick-off for the “Earth Challenge 2020,” which will be the globe’s largest science campaign coordinated by citizens. The … Continue reading Eco-Focused Worldwide Research Project Set for 50 Year Anniversary of Earth Day
Migrant Caravan Seeking Asylum Sues Trump Administration
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer Honduran, Guatemalan and Salvadoran migrants traveling in a caravan to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border have filed a class-action civil suit in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., claiming that President Donald Trump “continues to abuse the law, including constitutional rights, to deter Central Americans from exercising their lawful right to seek asylum in the United States.” The lawsuit urges … Continue reading Migrant Caravan Seeking Asylum Sues Trump Administration
At Least 14 Suspicious Packages Mailed to Democratic Officials and Supporters
Hannah Astin Staff Writer Authorities have intercepted at least 14 suspected explosive packages sent to multiple prominent Democratic figures. All packages were intercepted before they were delivered to their targets, and none of the packages detonated. No one was injured. On Oct. 26, authorities arrested Cesar Sayoc, age 56, in Plantation, Florida, in connection with the packages. Sayoc was active on Facebook and Twitter, criticizing … Continue reading At Least 14 Suspicious Packages Mailed to Democratic Officials and Supporters
Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Leaves Eleven Dead
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 27, a shooter opened fire in a Jewish Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and killed 11 people, including Holocaust survivors. The shooting occurred in the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill neighborhood, a prominent Jewish neighborhood. The attack, carried out by Robert Bowers, is now one of the most deadly religious hate crimes in U.S. history. The … Continue reading Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Leaves Eleven Dead
Federal Reserve Expects U.S. Economy to have Fastest Growth Rate in Thirteen Years
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a 3.5 percent growth in the national economy during the third fiscal quarter. The Department of Commerce, using gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure for economic growth, considered total expenditures in consumption, investments, government purchases, and net exports. This high growth rate from July to September comes as no surprise, as analysts … Continue reading Federal Reserve Expects U.S. Economy to have Fastest Growth Rate in Thirteen Years
In-State College Football Recap: Week Ten
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor NC State’s College Football Playoff aspirations were completely extinguished in the past few weeks, thanks to a 41-7 whooping at the hands of the Clemson Tigers, followed by a crushing 41-31 defeat to the Syracuse Orange. However, a New Year’s Six bowl is still very much within reach of the Wolfpack if they manage to win out, and that potentially started … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Ten
2018 World Series Recap
Dillon Overby Staff Writer The Dodgers and the Red Sox just wrapped up a World Series that provided meaningful moments and a very exciting game. The Sox won in five games and provided an exciting 18 inning game in that one loss. The new format forced Boston and Los Angeles to play in back-to-back-to back-games. Imagine playing 36 innings- one of which is a grueling … Continue reading 2018 World Series Recap
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