Democratic Debates Push Forward, Showing New Sides of Presidential Contenders
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer Compared to meetings earlier in the summer, viewers noticed stark differences in the Sept. 12 Democratic debate. The structure saw an abrupt shift from previous election cycles and with good reason: the downfalls of the Trump administration that Democratic presidential candidates are trying so desperately to draw attention to have reached what NPR referred to as a “critical juncture.” In some ways, … Continue reading Democratic Debates Push Forward, Showing New Sides of Presidential Contenders
New York Times Under Fire for Treatment of New Kavanaugh Allegations
Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer All over the country, journalists, political pundits and politicians are reacting to the aftermath of a high-profile story published by the New York Times that contained allegations of sexual misconduct reportedly committed by Justice Brett Kavanuagh. This all began on Saturday, Sep. 14 with the publication of an essay entitled, “Brett Kavanaugh Fit In With The Privileged Kids. She Did Not.” … Continue reading New York Times Under Fire for Treatment of New Kavanaugh Allegations
9/11 Surprise Vote Rocks North Carolina House of Representatives
Hannah AstinStaff Writer On Sept. 11, Republicans in the North Carolina House of Representative voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget after months of stalemate between Cooper and Republican state legislators. Out of the 120 members of the state House, just over half were present to cast their votes. Democrats in the state House had been told that there would be … Continue reading 9/11 Surprise Vote Rocks North Carolina House of Representatives
EPA to Change Animal Testing Regulations
Marisa SloanStaff Writer The image of a lab rat in a cage is familiar to many people. Now, that image might change. In a signed memo made public on Sept. 10, the Environmental Protection Agency stated their intent to reduce requests and funding for toxicity testing with live animals. The EPA’s administer, Andrew Wheeler, aims to reduce animal testing by 30 percent by 2025, and … Continue reading EPA to Change Animal Testing Regulations
Over 50,000 Workers Walk Out at General Motors
Myra BariStaff Writer For the first time in over ten years, members of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) went on strike at General Motors on Monday, Sept. 16. Nearly 50,000 workers at factories throughout the South and Midwest in the United States lined up to protest, shutting down 33 manufacturing plants in several states, as well as 22 of General Motors’ parts distribution warehouses. After … Continue reading Over 50,000 Workers Walk Out at General Motors
Multiculturalism: Whether Diversity is a Hit or Miss on College Campuses
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer One of the most exciting things about coming to a college campus, is often the diversity of people you can meet there. College students range from all races, ethnicities, backgrounds and ages, allowing many students a real chance to learn from people who are so different from themselves.. The people around you have much to offer and once you graduate you’ve … Continue reading Multiculturalism: Whether Diversity is a Hit or Miss on College Campuses
Poet Marly Youmans Presents at Scuppernong
Megan Pociask Staff Writer On the 17th of September, at 7pm readers eagerly awaited the arrival of talented poet, Marly Youmans. The crowd gathered round to hear Youmans present her latest collection of poems, The Book of The Red King, at Scuppernong Books, and with poems holding such depth and beauty, the audience was not to be disappointed. Novelist and poet Marly Youmans, is a graduate … Continue reading Poet Marly Youmans Presents at Scuppernong
Fighting Stress
Hannah LarsonStaff Writer Stress is inescapable, especially in college. You’re on your own in a new environment. It’s overwhelming at times. However, it’s important to understand what effects are endured by the body and brain by learning the science behind it and ways to relieve it. What is stress? Stress is a naturally occurring response caused by change either physically, mentally or emotionally. This is also … Continue reading Fighting Stress
Is ‘Superbug’ Bacteria a Growing Epidemic?
Rachel SpinellaFeatures Editor The first appearance of antibiotics was in the form of penicillin in 1928, and was a massive breakthrough that led to the advancement in the medical world today, for treatments and cures of different bacterial diseases. The use of modern medicine all started with the discovery of synthetic antibiotics derived from dyes. Although antibiotics are used for treatment and prevention, they are … Continue reading Is ‘Superbug’ Bacteria a Growing Epidemic?
In-State College Football Recap: Week Four
Brayden StampsStaff Writer North Carolina! Come on and raise up! This one’s for you! It is, in fact, time to break out Petey Pablo’s iconic anthem because football in the Tar Heel State is back. Not only that, it’s better than ever. 2018 was a dark time; almost every team fell short of expectations or just plain struggled while our neighbors to the south cemented … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Four
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