WWE RAW Turns Greensboro into Suplex City
Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Monday, August 13, the air was thick with the smell of Axe body spray, Bud Lite and sweat. It was time for the tradition which has rocked the households of America for generations – Monday night wrestling. WWE’s RAW had slammed its way into the Greensboro Coliseum, and the crowd was packed to watch their favorites fight it out live. The … Continue reading WWE RAW Turns Greensboro into Suplex City
White Nationalist Rally at White House Draws Few Attendants
Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Sunday, Aug. 12, white nationalists gathered outside of the White House. Deemed the “Unite the Right II” rally, the event was held to recognize the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally that ended in protests exactly one year prior. Both rallies were organized by Jason Kessler. Learning from the mistakes that occurred in Charlottesville, officials prepared heavily before the Sunday protest. … Continue reading White Nationalist Rally at White House Draws Few Attendants
Democratic socialism growing throughout the United States
Alicia Connelly Staff Writer Democratic socialism is the belief that the government and the economy should be managed by the people it represents, rather than a handful of people fighting against the majority’s wishes. The objective of democratic socialist groups today is to ultimately abandon capitalism altogether. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) believe that capitalism itself conceives oppression and marginalizes citizens. They aspire to … Continue reading Democratic socialism growing throughout the United States
States Attempting to Add Changes to Medicaid
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A Federal District Court judge has halted an attempt by the state of Kentucky to impose work requirements on people benefiting from Medicaid. Judge James E. Boasberg of the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia stopped the Medicaid changes for the sake of preventing an estimated 95,000 low-income Kentucky citizens from losing access to healthcare through Medicaid. According to … Continue reading States Attempting to Add Changes to Medicaid
Plane Stolen and Crashed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The man behind a recent plane hijacking caper at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport has been identified by Washington state law enforcement agencies. As Friday came to a close on Aug. 10, 29-year-old Richard Russell made his way through the Seattle-Tacoma Airport where he then took control over an empty plane. He then flew the plane for approximately 60 minutes, ending his journey … Continue reading Plane Stolen and Crashed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
NC Board of Education’s Gridlock May End as New Seats Are Up For Grabs
Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Two members of North Carolina’s top Board of Education, Bill Cobey and Becky Taylor, will be leaving their positions despite the fact that their terms do not end until next year. Due to their resignations, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper will have the authority to fill their seats without the permission of his Republican counterparts. For months, Democratic Gov. Cooper … Continue reading NC Board of Education’s Gridlock May End as New Seats Are Up For Grabs
Three-Judge Panel Convened in Case Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Hannah Astin Staff Writer A Wake County Superior Court judge has called for the appointment of a three-judge panel to hear arguments concerning the ballot language for four proposed constitutional amendments. These amendments, spearheaded by the GOP majority in the North Carolina General Assembly, have faced challenges from Democrats since their proposal in July. Attorneys for Governor Roy Cooper, Clean Air Carolina and the North … Continue reading Three-Judge Panel Convened in Case Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Former White House Advisor Under Attack for Tell-All Memoir
MaryKent Wolff News Editor A former White House aide who previously completed on President Donald Trump’s reality show, “The Apprentice,” is now under attack by the Trump administration after releasing a tell-all book and tapes about the administration. Omarosa Manigault Newman announced in 2016 during Trump’s presidential campaign that she would be serving as the Director of African-American Outreach for the campaign. In December 2016, … Continue reading Former White House Advisor Under Attack for Tell-All Memoir
No Production without Representation
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer After recent backlash, Scarlett Johansson has made the decision to withdraw from the film “Rub and Tug.” The film will follow the life of Dante “Tex” Gill, a transgender man who owned and operated a string of prostitution rings disguised as massage parlors. Many were not happy with Johansson landing the role, especially those in the LGBT community. It was unnecessary … Continue reading No Production without Representation
“Insatiable” or Unbearable?
Sarah Grace Golden Staff Writer When Netflix unveiled their latest show, “Insatiable,” it was met with instant criticism. Over 230,000 people were so offended that they signed a petition for its removal on Change.org before the pilot was even released. What makes the TV series so controversial? It seems to be running with the same tired format: a fat person isn’t lovable until they … Continue reading “Insatiable” or Unbearable?
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