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Army Fails to Meet Recruitment Goal Due to Improved Economy

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer For the first time in 13 years, the United States Army was unable to recruit enough soldiers to meet its yearly goal, falling about 6,500 short. What makes the gap even larger between the number of recruited soldiers and the goal for this year, is the decision by President Trump and Congress to raise the desired amount in order to … Continue reading Army Fails to Meet Recruitment Goal Due to Improved Economy

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O’Rourke and Cruz Showdown in Texas

Hannah Astin Staff Writer On Sept. 22, Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas faced incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in a heated first round of three debates before the general election later this year.The two candidates focused on domestic policy, immigration, health care and gun control. Cruz said that O’Rourke is “out of step with the people of Texas,” characterizing him as part of … Continue reading O’Rourke and Cruz Showdown in Texas

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Arts Grant Awarded to Guilford County Schools

Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer This year, the Kennedy Center and National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) 2018 award was bestowed upon Guilford County Schools. Every year, these two organizations unite to select a school district deserving of their Award for Arts Education Leadership. The recipient of this award is chosen annually and is a public school district that has excelled in its promotion of arts-based learning … Continue reading Arts Grant Awarded to Guilford County Schools

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National Study Presents the Effects of Childhood Adversities Among Americans

Alicia Connelly Staff Writer On Monday, September 17, JAMA Pediatrics released the results of the largest nationally representative study ever, conducting the effects of ACEs in adults. ACE is an acronym for Adverse Childhood Experiences, a subject which has been ignored by many researchers in the past. The results of this study confirmed that ACEs and chronic health issues later in life are profoundly interrelated … Continue reading National Study Presents the Effects of Childhood Adversities Among Americans

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U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Finds Voting Rights Act To Be Under Attack

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer According to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, the successes of the Voting Rights Act are under threat in various states, including North Carolina, after a Supreme Court case weakened several significant provisions within the law. The purpose of the 1965 law was to ensure that minorities could vote without having to overcome local and state level legislation, as well … Continue reading U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Finds Voting Rights Act To Be Under Attack

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DeVos Loses Court Case Concerning the Delay of Student Loan Protections

Hannah Astin Staff Writer A federal judge ruled on Sept. 12 that Betsy DeVos’ delay of the Borrower Defense Rule was unlawful. The ruling was in response to a July 2017 lawsuit against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education. The lawsuit was filed by the Attorney General’s of 18 states, as well as the District of Columbia. The lawsuit accused DeVos of … Continue reading DeVos Loses Court Case Concerning the Delay of Student Loan Protections

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Border Patrol Officer Admits to Killing Four

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer A Border Patrol Agent has been arrested in South Texas, after confessing to killing four people over the course of a few weeks. The suspect, Juan David Ortiz, was arrested on suspicion of evading arrest after being found hiding in his truck in the parking lot of a motel. The search for Ortiz began when a woman, Erika Pena, said … Continue reading Border Patrol Officer Admits to Killing Four

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The Aftermath of Hurricane Florence

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer After Hurricane Florence battered the east coast for nearly a week, the city of Wilmington on the coast of North Carolina is not out of the clear. The massive drop-off of rain pushed rivers to their flood stage. The cresting of rivers near and surrounding the coast, resulted in flash flood advisories as far north as New York and Boston. The … Continue reading The Aftermath of Hurricane Florence

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Trump’s Demand for Voting Documents May Compromise Privacy of North Carolinians

Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer Due to a recent subpoena issued by the Trump administration, North Carolina election officials may be forced to comply with the release of millions of documents related to voting materials. The subpoena was delivered by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina and was made on behalf of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). … Continue reading Trump’s Demand for Voting Documents May Compromise Privacy of North Carolinians

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Former Trump Campaign Chairman Pleads Guilty

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Friday, Sept. 21, Paul Manafort pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy against the United States and obstruction of justice. The former Trump campaign chairman was charged last month on eight of eighteen counts of bank and tax fraud after hiding millions of illegal earnings made lobbying in Ukraine. Before the 2016 presidential election, Manafort worked as a lobbyist for former … Continue reading Former Trump Campaign Chairman Pleads Guilty

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