Naima Said Staff Writer Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s get Boba!’ First-generation Asian-American owner, Ronny Real, opened Moshi Moshi Boba Cafe on March 5, 2020, marking this March as their one-year anniversary. The boba cafe is located on 2418 Spring Garden Street, around the corner from UNCG campus. Moshi Moshi is a Japanese saying for ‘hello’, greeting you before you step foot inside … Continue reading MOSHI MOSHI
Gabrielle Lowery Staff Writer Many people within North Carolina have been receiving stimulus checks and getting vaccinated for Covid-19. However, 14 percent of the state’s population are homeless and it is a wonder to think of the types of health coverage and opportunities being provided to them through shelters and other facilities. Linda Lingle, who was the sixth governor of Hawaii once said, “We have … Continue reading Rise of Homelessness During Covid-19
Marisa SloanStaff Writer As the number of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina rises above 1,100—with 36 of those cases coming from Guilford County—Governor Roy Cooper has issued a ‘stay-at-home’ executive order. Executive Order No. 121 will take effect at 5 p.m. on March 30 and last at least 30 days. It will attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 by preventing people from leaving their … Continue reading Governor Cooper Issues a Stay-At-Home Executive Order
Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Dec. 11, 2017, Gov. Roy Cooper, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Michael Regan and Dominion Energy began discussing a mitigation fund concerning the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The pipeline, upon completion, will transport natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia and North Carolina, although some have expressed concerns about the environmental damage that the pipeline could … Continue reading Atlantic Coast Pipeline Causes Controversy in State Legislature
Myra BariStaff Writer Following a ruling from the North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday, Nov. 4, a treasure hunter who had accused the state of North Carolina of misusing images he had taken from Blackbeard’s flagship has adjusted the previous damages he had sought, the total being ten times that of the original claim. The treasure hunter, John Masters of a Florida-based company named Intersal … Continue reading Treasure Hunter Sues State for Misuse of Photos of Blackbeard’s Ship
Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer In 2019, the United Supreme Court ruled that federal judges were unauthorized to issue decisions on state-level political gerrymandering cases. This decision, however, included an opinion on states’ ability to address and rule on such issues however they see fit. Within four months of the Supreme Court decision, North Carolina judges heard two cases regarding political gerrymandering in the state, striking down … Continue reading North Carolina Policy Makers Working to Redraw Voting District Maps
Hannah AstinStaff Writer The North Carolina State Supreme Court is set to weigh in on the future, and past of the death penalty in the state. The State Supreme Court heard arguments on Aug. 26 and 27 concerning the fate of six death row inmates. The inmates are asking the Court to spend the rest of their lives in prison without the possibility of parole … Continue reading North Carolina State Supreme Court to Rule on Death Penalty
Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Superintendent Mark Johnson attended a statewide press conference earlier this month at the North Carolina Legislative Building alongside State Sen. Andy Wells (R-Catawba) as they announced their idea for a new program that would give the licensed teachers of North Carolina, which currently stands at $94,000, a $400 allowance to buy supplies for the classroom. What would have been a celebratory moment … Continue reading N.C. Bill to Change Teacher Spending
Hannah AstinStaff Writer On April 28, Democratic North Carolina state legislators introduced three bills meant to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discriminations, outlaw conversion therapy and completely repeal HB2. In the wake of the “bathroom bill” signed by former Governor Pat McCrory in 2016, many LGBTQ North Carolinians have faced struggles regarding their identities. For example, some state employees and their families are denied coverage under … Continue reading LGBTQ-Friendly Bills Introduced in North Carolina House
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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