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Mass Shootings and The United States

Hannah Larson Staff Writer *This article contains descriptive content pertaining to mass shooting incidents that have occured in the U.S., viewer discretion is advised.* On March 16, news of yet another shooting surfaced when a gunman attacked salons in Atlanta, Georgia. Only six days later, a shooting also occurred at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado. Unfortunately, these events are no strangers to this nation and … Continue reading Mass Shootings and The United States

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What I Learned From Shooting a Bunch of Really Big Guns

Patrick O’ConnellStaff Writer I’ll confess here and now that the title is an exaggeration. There were only a few really big guns on that December morning. However, I learned a great deal from firing them off and the experience certainly reshaped my views.  For most of my brief time as an adult, I was outspokenly against all firearms. My view was this: a knife is … Continue reading What I Learned From Shooting a Bunch of Really Big Guns

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Court Rules Victims of Newtown Shooting can Sue Gun Manufacturer Remington

Hannah AstinStaff Writer The Supreme Court in Connecticut has ruled that gun-maker Remington can be sued as a result of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. The Court ruled on March 14 that the company can be sued over how it marketed the gun that was used to kill 20 children and six educators at the school. Gun control advocates believe … Continue reading Court Rules Victims of Newtown Shooting can Sue Gun Manufacturer Remington

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New Bill Proposed to Allow Teachers Access to Guns

Shayna PraceStaff Writer A new Act has been proposed that would allow North Carolina teachers to carry guns in schools. Some state lawmakers think that there is a chance of it being approved this year. The School Security Act of 2019 was filed, and would boost the salaries of teachers who went through specialized police training to carry firearms on public school campuses. This same … Continue reading New Bill Proposed to Allow Teachers Access to Guns

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U.S. House Passes Extensive Gun Control Bill

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer After twenty years of stalemate battling over the grounds of gun control, the United States House passed the first of two bills that will deepen the information database in the federal background check system for the purchase of firearms in the opening in the opening days of March. The first bill, titled “The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019,” easily made its … Continue reading U.S. House Passes Extensive Gun Control Bill

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In a Matter of Seconds: Gun Violence

Brandi Arledge Staff Writer  On April 18, The Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE) and Eta Sigma Gamma Public Health Society hosted the event titled “In a Matter of Seconds: A Conversation about Gun Usage in America.” The assistant director of the OIE, Carla Fullwood, hosts a series of commUNITY dialogues as an opportunity for people to come together and talk about prominent issues that affect … Continue reading In a Matter of Seconds: Gun Violence

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