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Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer A Chicago police officer has been found guilty of the murder of 16-year-old Laquan McDonald. Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second degree murder and is awaiting his sentence after shooting McDonald 16 times in 2015. Numerous protests erupted after the incident came to light. What made the outcry greater was the fact that the police department refused to release … Continue reading Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder

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United Nations Release Grim Prediction of Climate Change

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A new report by the United Nations (UN) scientific panel on climate change, known as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, has changed the conversation on climate change and vastly accelerated the timetable on climate disaster. A report published by the panel suggests that the consequences of inaction around climate change will just not be visible in generations, as previously believed, … Continue reading United Nations Release Grim Prediction of Climate Change

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Greensboro Police Officers Accused of Being Control Agents for KKK wizard

Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer On Oct. 2, a city council meeting brought into question the integrity of the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) Greensboro police officers identified as control agents for KKK wizard and its role in policing civil animosity. Several attendees at the meeting raised concerns over how the department’s civil emergency unit managed recent tensions. At the UNC Chapel Hill protests in August, officers … Continue reading Greensboro Police Officers Accused of Being Control Agents for KKK wizard

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Judge Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court

MaryKent Wolff News Editor After a Senate vote of 50-48, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed to the Supreme Court as the 114 Supreme Court justice. “I applaud and congratulate the U.S. Senate for confirming our GREAT NOMINEE, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, to the United States Supreme Court,” tweeted President Donald Trump on Oct. 6. “Later today, I will sign his Commission of Appointment, and he … Continue reading Judge Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court

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City of Greensboro Accused of Gender Discrimination

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The city of Greensboro has recently issued a statement saying they, “will not accept” accusations of discrimination by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The ACLU claims  that the city is using Facebook job ads to filter out applicants based on gender. Through a complaint filed earlier this month with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the ACLU named 10 employers that … Continue reading City of Greensboro Accused of Gender Discrimination

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Elon Musk Relinquishes Position as Chairman of Tesla Following Fraud Charges

Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued Tesla co-founder and chairman Elon Musk last month in the wake of fraud charges, and the two parties recently reached a settlement. Following a deceitful message from Musk to Tesla, Inc. investors, a set of charges brought upon him by the United States has forced the Tesla executive to step down from his … Continue reading Elon Musk Relinquishes Position as Chairman of Tesla Following Fraud Charges

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United States to Close Consulate in Basra

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer This past week, the U.S. Consulate in Basra, Iraq, was the target of a rocket attack. The State Department has decided to temporarily close the consulate and evacuate all the staff in response. No one was killed as a result of the attack, but Basra, which is near the border of Iran, has been an increasing subject of concern as … Continue reading United States to Close Consulate in Basra

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UNCG Awarded Excellence in Diversity Award

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer The oldest and largest publication in higher education that focuses on diversity, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, has recognized the efforts and achievements towards the diversity of schools on an annual basis. This year, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) was one of the universities that won an award, specifically the 2018 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. UNCG … Continue reading UNCG Awarded Excellence in Diversity Award

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Chicago Schools To Lose Funding After Mishandling of Sexual Assault

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer Within the past few years, sexual assault and harassment have become some of the most pressing issues in the United States. The news has been filled with one scandal after another, bringing to the surface how prevalent the issue of sexual assault really is in America. While sexual abuse is primarily considered to be found in private areas or the workplace, … Continue reading Chicago Schools To Lose Funding After Mishandling of Sexual Assault

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China Demands U.S. Withdraw Sanctions on Military Purchases from Russia

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The United States ambassador in China has recently been summoned by Chinese officials to denounce the United States as the result of economic sanctions. The sanctions were placed on a Chinese organization for buying military equipment from Russia. Shen Jinlong, a Chinese naval commander, was also involved in a recall. The recall put on Jinlong, who was attending an important naval … Continue reading China Demands U.S. Withdraw Sanctions on Military Purchases from Russia

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