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Legislation passed allowing college athletes to be paid

Legislation passed allowing college athletes to be paid

October 3, 2019

NCAA athletes in California are about to be rolling in some cash. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday allowing college athletes to hire agents and to be paid for endorsements...

New advocacy group promoting diversity in women's rights

New advocacy group promoting diversity in women’s rights

May 6, 2019

Inclusivity of women and women’s rights is something that is strangely a topic of controversy, scorn and ridicule. Even though women make up the majority of the American population, as well as the majority...

Anti-vaccine movement harmful to society

Anti-vaccine movement harmful to society

March 27, 2019

I do not feel guilty when I say this. I have absolutely no patience for anti-vaccination advocates. Listen, I know that conspiracies, no matter how ridiculous they are, still have some basis of fact....

Should past social media posts be allowed to impact people today?

Should past social media posts be allowed to impact people today?

February 1, 2019

University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray had just won the award every college football player dreams of: the Heisman Trophy. All his hard work had finally paid off, and not even hours later he was...

Shades of Blue: What type of Democrat will run in 2020?

Shades of Blue: What type of Democrat will run in 2020?

January 16, 2019

The new year is upon us, and with it came the shrapnel of a bitter and heated election cycle. Following the last presidential election in 2016, which resulted in Hillary Clinton’s stunning loss, the...

Movie industry lacks creativity

Movie industry lacks creativity

January 4, 2019

I am an animation person. Anyone who knows me knows that. I would much rather watch an episode of a cartoon or an animated film than whatever live action TV show people tell me I should watch. I find animation...

Expanding the playing field

Expanding the playing field

January 3, 2019

Another year of college football is almost gone, and that means another year of the typical college football championship game between the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 2 Clemson Tigers. This...

Family vlogging presents dangers for children

Family vlogging presents dangers for children

December 7, 2018

Daily family vlogging, a popular online trend, has become a widely recognized phenomenon. Ranging from crafting and cooking to pranking and gaming, the everyday lives of young children and their parents...

Popular holiday tune not a controversy

Popular holiday tune not a controversy

December 6, 2018

It is truly one of the most wonderful times of year. It is a time of holidays, family, friends and delicious winter treats. People everywhere can’t wait to sit in their warm homes and crank up some good...

Antisemitism rampant in US culture

Antisemitism rampant in US culture

November 1, 2018

On multiple occasions, I’ve been moved to tears while attending synagogue. Most of the time, this is because I’m overwhelmed with the love I have for my people and my culture. However, sometimes it’s...

Transgender rights potentially violated by Trump administration

Transgender rights potentially violated by Trump administration

October 29, 2018

No human should be erased. Hopefully, this statement is obvious to everyone. Every life has a voice, a purpose and a reason to be respected. This isn’t a #AllLivesMatter statement. This is about the...

Journalism programs working together to repair hurricane damages

Journalism programs working together to repair hurricane damages

October 9, 2018

One of the privileges I have had this year is being on the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (NCSMA) Student Board as the vice president of digital communications. At the end of September, the...

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