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Incident Prompts New Legislation to Protect Officials

Former 74th North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory being chased and taunted in D.C could lead to stronger legislation help protect public officials. Just one day following the Women’s March on D.C, crowds still lingered as tensions were high in the Nation’s capitol. Former Gov. Pat McCrory was spotted...

“Muslim Ban” Causes Controversy

Global tempers flared over the “Muslim ban” after President Trump signed an executive order concerning immigration on Jan. 27 that prevents citizens of seven different Muslim-majority countries from gaining entry into the United States for 90 days following the order. Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen have...

A Guide to Donald Trump’s Executive Orders

President Donald Trump is making good on his “First 100 Days” action plan by signing eight executive orders within his first two weeks as president. The first executive order went into effect on Jan. 20. It begins by explaining that the President intends to repeal Obamacare, but until...

Trump’s Healthcare Repeal Could Mean Big Changes for Students

Will President Donald Trump’s plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, change how young people can get insurance? The answer to the question millions of college students may be asking is full of uncertainty. As of now, everyone under 26 can...

DeVos Named Secretary of Education

Donald Trump drew attention by running for president without significant political experience. His newly confirmed Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, is in a similar situation. For DeVos, that lack of experience lies in the field of education. Like Trump, DeVos has years of experience as a businesswoman. She...

Clinton Tour Makes Stop at UNCP

Photo by Catherine George Bill Clinton made a stop at UNCP as part of the “Stronger Together” bus tour in North Carolina. The tour to promote the candiadate Hilary Clinton’s plans for the future and encourage students to vote early before the Election...