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ACC speaks out about HB2 and new “compromise” bill, HB186

Sarah Kate Purnell    Staff Writer   In September 2016, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced that they would be pulling all neutral site championship events from North Carolina for the 2016-17 seasons, in response to HB2. In moving their events elsewhere, seven ACC events that were to be held in NC were affected. Additionally, moving the sporting events decreased NC economic value. “The decision to … Continue reading ACC speaks out about HB2 and new “compromise” bill, HB186

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Day Without Women

Linda Cheng    Staff Writer   Organized by the same people behind the Women’s March on Washington, A Day Without a Woman is a march aimed at emphasizing the importance of women in the economy. According to their website, “The goal is to highlight the economic power and significance that women have in the US and global economies, while calling attention to the economic injustices … Continue reading Day Without Women

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NC Anti-protester bill

Madison Hoffman    Staff Writer   House Bill 249, filed by Republican Representatives John Torbett and John Faircloth, is calling for the creation of a felony offense for “economic terrorism.”   Economic terrorism is any attempt at economic destabilization by a group or individual.   HB249 could have the power to label disruptive protesters as “economic terrorists,” as well as criminalizing the act of blocking … Continue reading NC Anti-protester bill

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NC Gerrymandering court cases and protests

  Jayce Shore    Staff Writer   On March 1, 2017, North Carolina citizens took advantage of the NC Legislature citizen’s lobby day and spoke directly to their state representatives, aiming to persuade representatives to vote for independent redistricting to counter NC’s long history of gerrymandering. A federal court in November 2016 ordered NC lawmakers to have a special election and to redraw 28 state … Continue reading NC Gerrymandering court cases and protests

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Student suspended after confrontation with racist bully

Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   Fifteen year old Micah Speed has been the victim of consistent racial bullying at Wake Forest High School.   On Friday March 3, Tyler Goodell tweeted a video of Micah being harassed by a white student. The student had a history of throwing derogatory slurs and phrases, such as “n*gger” and “black piece of sh*t” towards Micah.   “That … Continue reading Student suspended after confrontation with racist bully

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Kernersville Muslim Death Threats

Zachary Weaver News Editor A group of conservative activists made death threats against Kernersville Muslims on Thursday, February 16, during a meeting to stop the “Islamization of America,” prompting condemnation from Muslim advocate groups. The meeting consisted of 20 people at Captain Tom’s Seafood, one of which belonged to a right-wing anti-Muslim group, American Congress for Truth (ACT) for America. The group was allegedly meeting … Continue reading Kernersville Muslim Death Threats

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Betsy DeVos: Secretary of Education

Jack Payton    Staff Writer   Betsy DeVos, who was confirmed 50-51 in the Senate as Trump’s Secretary of Education, recently completed her eventful first week in office. DeVos stated in her confirmation hearing that one of her primary goals as Secretary would be to encourage accountability, and decrease Federal control on school policy. She has also spoken of her plans to aid students in … Continue reading Betsy DeVos: Secretary of Education

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New NC Democratic Party Chair Talks Goals; Short and Long Term

Timothy Emmerich and Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writers   The North Carolina Democratic Party has a new Chairman, his name, Wayne Goodwin.   Goodwin will serve in North Carolina for the 2017-2019 term. Previously, he served in four terms in NC’s House of Reps prior to serving as Insurance Commissioner for eight years. Goodwin received 92 percent of the votes cast by local party leaders … Continue reading New NC Democratic Party Chair Talks Goals; Short and Long Term

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Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger refuses to repeal HB2

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   Phil Berger and other Republican officials in the House announced that they were not planning to repeal HB2, defeating NC Governor Roy Cooper’s latest attempt at a deal.   HB2 advocates have claimed that it protects women from sexual predators in the bathroom, despite no evidence of their scenario’s occurrence.   “Roy Cooper, Jennifer Roberts, and anyone else actively … Continue reading Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger refuses to repeal HB2

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NC Legislation introduces HB 62

Sarah Kate Purnell    Staff Writer   NC legislature introduced House Bill 62 on FEB 8.  HB 62 would mandate women contemplating non-surgical abortion be informed that the process has the possibility of being reversed. The bill is an addition to HB 854, A Woman’s Right to Know Act, which was introduced back in 2011. A Woman’s Right to Know Act ensures that women receive … Continue reading NC Legislation introduces HB 62

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