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Politicians Owe You Representation, Not Humor 

Jack Hochanadel  During late February of this year, New Jersey lawmakers wrote a bill to lessen the impact of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and expand people’s rights to take ICE officials to court over “unconstitutional conduct.” What caught people’s eye about it wasn’t the effect of the bill itself, but rather the name. The bill, named the “Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act,” reveals the very … Continue reading Politicians Owe You Representation, Not Humor 

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments about Birthright Citizenship 

Imani Tailly, Senior Staff Writer  On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether there will be restrictions placed on birthright citizenship, and the disposition of this case stands to have major impacts in our country.  On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump released the “Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship” presidential action. The executive action argues the Fourteenth Amendment “has never been interpreted to extend citizenship universally to everyone born within the United … Continue reading Supreme Court Hears Arguments about Birthright Citizenship 

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North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun 

Jessi Rae Morton, News Editor  The 2026 midterm election season promises to be an intense one in many ways. All members of the U.S. House of Representatives and one third of seats in the Senate will be on the ballot in November 2026, along with a wide range of state and local positions. One of the most watched races is likely to be the North … Continue reading North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate Race has Begun 

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‘Not Political’ is NOT a Flex

Sophia Tascone Often in conversations with other students, I am met with phrases like “I’m not political” or “I don’t do politics,” and every time, I visibly cringe. Politics are not something we can choose to “not do.” They surround us in almost every aspect of our lives, whether we notice it or not. By disengaging with politics, you are also disengaging with social justice, human rights, the affordability of food and housing, and … Continue reading ‘Not Political’ is NOT a Flex

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Trump’s two scoops of ice cream 

Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer   Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.   During President Trump’s first term in office, it seemed to … Continue reading Trump’s two scoops of ice cream 

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“Everybody look what’s going down”: The Pentagon’s new press policy and why you should care

Carole-Anne Morris, Editor-in-Chief   I love that old Buffalo Springfield song. You know the one: “I think it’s time we stop/ Children, what’s that sound?/ Everybody look what’s going down.” One of the best protest anthems ever penned. It’s a gentle, almost tender admonition of apathy that stirs me every time I hear it.   Most people, including myself until the writing of this article, assume “For What It’s Worth” is a response … Continue reading “Everybody look what’s going down”: The Pentagon’s new press policy and why you should care

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The Future of PBS in Trump’s America 

Sydney Lohr  Since 1970, PBS has brought engaging and educational television to homes across America. From Sesame Street to Arthur, its programs have shaped childhoods and delivered a strong cultural influence across generations. But today, a crucial question emerges: what happens to Big Bird if federal funding disappears?  When the House approved President Trump’s cuts to public broadcasting back in July, major debate erupted whether … Continue reading The Future of PBS in Trump’s America 

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President Trump’s Radical Changes to Education in the United States 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)  MARCH 21, 2025 – President Donald Trump plans to make well on his campaign promise to shut down the Department of Education. On Thursday, March 20, surrounded by young schoolchildren, the president signed an executive order directing Secretary Linda McMahon to begin eliminating the agency.  The Department of Education has already started downsizing in the two months since … Continue reading President Trump’s Radical Changes to Education in the United States 

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Why the Department of Education is Good, Actually 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor In the coming days, the Senate is expected to vote to confirm Linda McMahon as the education secretary for the Department of Education. This comes after months of attacks by Donald Trump and his supporters on the department, with Trump saying that he wants to shut it down. Trump nominated McMahon, co-founder of the WWE, so she could “put [her]self out … Continue reading Why the Department of Education is Good, Actually 

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Hundreds Protest Trump Immigration Policies on West Gate City 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  GREENSBORO, NC – On Sunday, Feb. 2, the sidewalks and roads surrounding West Gate City Boulevard were filled with pro-immigration advocates who voiced their opposition to the Trump Administration’s nationwide immigration policies.  Just weeks into his second term, the new president and his administration have taken aggressive action toward immigration. He has attempted to redefine birthright citizenship, denying citizenship to those … Continue reading Hundreds Protest Trump Immigration Policies on West Gate City 

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