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Westboro Baptist Church Met By Counter-Protest at UNC-Greensboro

By MaryKent Wolff News Editor UNC-Greensboro (UNCG) students, alumni and faculty, as well as various other community members, filled the sidewalk on the morning of Nov. 18, 2019, as they participated in a counter-protest against a protest from Westboro Baptist Church.  While Westboro Baptist Church’s protest took place from 10:20 am to 10:50 am, the counter-protest continued after they had left, lasting until close to … Continue reading Westboro Baptist Church Met By Counter-Protest at UNC-Greensboro

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Video of Confrontation Between Catholic Student and Native Elder Goes Viral

Marisa SloanStaff Writer On Jan. 18, an interaction on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial between Catholic high school boys, a Native American elder and a group of black men who identified themselves as Hebrew Israelite activists, became a mirror for America’s social and political tensions. However, a new video has emerged that sheds more light on the situation. The high school students were in … Continue reading Video of Confrontation Between Catholic Student and Native Elder Goes Viral

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Why Do We March?

Elliot VoorheesStaff Writer The current social and political climate of the United States has not felt this nationally-charged since the Vietnam era. With little to no action or response from the government on major issues concerning the public, it is no surprise that Americans have taken to their own devices to try and enact change in the nation. Political activism is one such example. The … Continue reading Why Do We March?

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A Handmaid’s Protest

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer From letters to congress to mass protests in the capital, people have found almost every way imaginable to dissent from the government and bring attention to their cause. Now, the world sees a growing use of metaphorical protests, similar to the one which stood in opposition of the swearing in of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. On September 14, Kavanaugh entered … Continue reading A Handmaid’s Protest

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Confederate Statue at UNC-Chapel Hill Causes Protests Among Community

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer Seven people were arrested in the aftermath of a demonstration on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). In the early afternoon of Aug. 25, tensions between protesters overflowed after the earlier toppling of the campus’ “Silent Sam” statue by a crowd of UNC students earlier that week. For these students, Silent Sam stood as a … Continue reading Confederate Statue at UNC-Chapel Hill Causes Protests Among Community

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‘One Nation Under Discussion’ Review: A Retrospective on Charlottesville

Trent Ryden Staff Writer  Just over eight months ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, Americans saw what might be, in the words of President Trump, “the most egregious display of hatred and violence,” in several years. This display occurred at the “Unite the Right” rally, where many people were injured, hospitalized and one person even died. During this event, there were protests, rallies, interfaith gatherings, riot gear … Continue reading ‘One Nation Under Discussion’ Review: A Retrospective on Charlottesville

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