Turning Up the Heat at NC Pepper Festival
Emily Hicks Staff Writer With the end of a long, hot Carolina summer, the annual North Carolina Pepper Festival graces the triad with good eats, artisan drinks and live music to wash it all down. Last weekend, festival goers poured in to the Great Meadow Park in Chapel Hill to take in the sights, tastes, and entertainment for themselves. A mere mile walk from complimentary … Continue reading Turning Up the Heat at NC Pepper Festival
Brockhampton-Iridescence Review
Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer On Sept. 21, 2018, the world’s greatest boyband released Iridescence, Brockhampton’s fourth studio album. Following the groundbreaking Saturation Trilogy, this album faced a number of obstacles prior to release. Earlier this year, integral rhymer and the literal face of the group, Ameer Vann, was kicked out of Brockhampton due to allegations of physical and sexual assault by his past partners. These … Continue reading Brockhampton-Iridescence Review
Citizenship In Question
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer It’s no secret that Trump has a vendetta against immigrants. From the very start of his campaign, he has painted them with the broadest of brushes, condemning them as criminals and rapists- even as dreaded “Bad Hombres.” Now, a proposal being developed by his administration takes a swing at not only the undocumented immigrants, but a significant portion of the documented … Continue reading Citizenship In Question
HERstory: Edmonia Lewis
Meagan Bess Staff Writer Born in New York in 1844, Edmonia Lewis had no understanding of how great she would become. She contained an innocence that did not allow her to fathom that she would leave her mark in history as the first professional African American and Native American sculptor. The gift of art may have come to Lewis from her mother, who was known … Continue reading HERstory: Edmonia Lewis
The Interplay of Drugs and Mental Illness
Justin Foxx Staff Writer The issue of drug abuse, especially in our developed world, is a problem that is integral to the health and greater well-being of society. The effects of addiction are wide, and the roots can be deeper than most care to imagine. Though the effects of this may come in the form of physical degradation, it is important that we understand that … Continue reading The Interplay of Drugs and Mental Illness
China Demands U.S. Withdraw Sanctions on Military Purchases from Russia
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The United States ambassador in China has recently been summoned by Chinese officials to denounce the United States as the result of economic sanctions. The sanctions were placed on a Chinese organization for buying military equipment from Russia. Shen Jinlong, a Chinese naval commander, was also involved in a recall. The recall put on Jinlong, who was attending an important naval … Continue reading China Demands U.S. Withdraw Sanctions on Military Purchases from Russia
Tariff War Between United States and China Continues
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer President Donald Trump has been critical of China’s influence on the global economy, and especially its influence on the American economy for as long as he has been in power. This criticism isn’t limited to words, as the president has been trying to enact an economic strategy that weakens the influence of China on the American economy through tariffs. The latest … Continue reading Tariff War Between United States and China Continues
Walmart Faces Lawsuit After Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is alleging that a Walmart Distribution Center in Wisconsin has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The part of Title VII that was believed to have been violated, is the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). A complaint was filed to the federal court on behalf of Alyssa Gilliam. Gilliam claims that, while … Continue reading Walmart Faces Lawsuit After Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination
Army Fails to Meet Recruitment Goal Due to Improved Economy
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer For the first time in 13 years, the United States Army was unable to recruit enough soldiers to meet its yearly goal, falling about 6,500 short. What makes the gap even larger between the number of recruited soldiers and the goal for this year, is the decision by President Trump and Congress to raise the desired amount in order to … Continue reading Army Fails to Meet Recruitment Goal Due to Improved Economy
O’Rourke and Cruz Showdown in Texas
Hannah Astin Staff Writer On Sept. 22, Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas faced incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in a heated first round of three debates before the general election later this year.The two candidates focused on domestic policy, immigration, health care and gun control. Cruz said that O’Rourke is “out of step with the people of Texas,” characterizing him as part of … Continue reading O’Rourke and Cruz Showdown in Texas
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