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Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Resign from Trump Administration

Christopher BouzaneStaff Writer President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday, Oct. 17 to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas that Former Governor of Texas and current Energy Secretary Rick Perry (R-TX) will be retiring from his cabinet position by the end of November. Despite Perry calling then-candidate Trump “a cancer of conservatism” in the 2016 election when both candidates works to gain the Republican party’s nomination, Trump chose … Continue reading Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Resign from Trump Administration

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2020 G7 Location to be Moved from Trump Private Resort

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The Group of Seven (G-7) is an economic inter-governmental organization made up of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The nations that make it up make up the seven largest IMF-described advanced economies. At various points in its history, the organization was known as the Group of Eight and the Group of Six due to different … Continue reading 2020 G7 Location to be Moved from Trump Private Resort

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Cows Used in Dairy Production Losing Genetic Diversity

Marisa Sloan Staff Writer Ask a group of people to draw a cow, and they’ll likely end up with pictures of big white cows with black spots. The black-and-white cows that most people are used to seeing are called Holsteins, the breed that dominates the dairy business because they produce a lot of milk. According to Chad Dechow, a geneticist at Pennsylvania State University, the … Continue reading Cows Used in Dairy Production Losing Genetic Diversity

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Vital LGBTQ+ Supreme Court Cases Argued In Front of the Supreme Court

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer LGBTQIA+ advocates are concerned about the future of labor rights of queer employees. The reason for this concern lies in a vital case that was recently argued in front of the Supreme Court, R.G. & G.R., Harris Funeral Homes v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This court case is centered around whether or not Title VII prohibits discrimination against people based on … Continue reading Vital LGBTQ+ Supreme Court Cases Argued In Front of the Supreme Court

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John Hopkins Researcher Gives Talk to UNCG Chemistry Department

Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Oct. 4, the UNCG Department of Chemistry welcomed Dr. Rigoberto Hernandez, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, as he gave a presentation on his recent nanoparticle research. Nanoparticles that are created today will end up as waste in the environment tomorrow, and Hernandez and his group aim to uncover what unintended effects these nanoparticles might bring about. A nanoparticle is a … Continue reading John Hopkins Researcher Gives Talk to UNCG Chemistry Department

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Conference Shows Doctored Video of Trump Shooting Political Rivals

Christopher BouzaneStaff Writer A fake doctored video portraying President Donald Trump fighting and killing journalists, media outlets and political rivals was shown at a three-day conference held by a Pro-Trump organization known as American Priorty over the weekend of Oct. 12. at the Trump National Doral Miami, Florida.  The video is a parody of a scene from the 2014 movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service starring … Continue reading Conference Shows Doctored Video of Trump Shooting Political Rivals

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Texas Officer Who Shot Atatiana Jefferson Arrested on Murder Charges

Myra BariStaff Writer On Oct. 14, 2019, days after a Fort Worth police officer shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in her home, the officer in question was charged with murder.  The officer was identified as Aaron Dean, and he resigned rather than being fired for violating a number of policies in the department, according to Ed Kraus, Chief of Police.  According to court records, Dean … Continue reading Texas Officer Who Shot Atatiana Jefferson Arrested on Murder Charges

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Sixth Democratic Debate Showcases Candidates

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On Oct. 15, 2019, 12 candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination debated issues in Westerville, Ohio, the largest field ever in a single debate. The New York Times and CNN sponsored debate altered dynamics as the candidates battle for the nomination.  The dozen candidates were: Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Andrew Yang, Bernie … Continue reading Sixth Democratic Debate Showcases Candidates

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Greensboro City Council Receiving Backlash On New Rules

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer The mayor of Greensboro is receiving backlash after the placement of new rules that some Greensboro citizens say violate their right to free speech. As of Oct. 2, the public speaking rules that Mayor Nancy Vaughan of Greensboro situated in place were put into full swing. The mayor verbally listed the fresh regulations after a separate meeting with Chuck Watts, City Attorney, … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Receiving Backlash On New Rules

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Mark Meadows Steps Down as Head of Freedom Caucus

Myra BariStaff Writer After three years heading the once-powerful United States House Freedom Caucus, North Carolina Republican Mark Meadows has decided to leave his position as chairman. After the Republican Party’s recent loss of the House majority, the congressional group has been forced to develop a new approach, now without its previous position within the lower chamber of Congress. In past years, the Freedom Caucus … Continue reading Mark Meadows Steps Down as Head of Freedom Caucus

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