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Unique alliance between Cruz and Kasich attempts to stop Trump

Hannah Williams, News Editor April 28, 2016

In an attempt to prevent Donald Trump from winning the Republican presidential nomination, candidates John Kasich and Ted Cruz have become sudden allies. Last Sunday, the two candidates announced...

Trump’s children miss registration deadline, won’t be voting for him

Paige Myers | Contributing Writer April 21, 2016

As the New York primary election quickly approaches, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is once again in the spotlight. However, this time it is Trump’s children that are under fire.  Because...

Castro’s comments on the American Empire

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer April 7, 2016

The Obama Administration’s efforts towards normalizing the tense relations between America and Cuba have been rejected by many, including past Cuban president Fidel Castro.Being the first United States...

A screen capture of a tweet from a trans North Carolinian in response to controversial House Bill 2.

America’s response to controversial House Bill 2

Helen Rogalski, Managing Editor March 31, 2016

A screen capture of a tweet from a trans North Carolinian in response to controversial House Bill 2.

Trump Supporter Gets Violent at NC Rally

Malia Benison | Contributing Writer March 24, 2016

Donald Trump, the front-runner of the Republican Party, held a rally in Fayetteville, NC March 8 as a boost for his campaign. A home to many active duty military stationed at Fort Bragg, Trump is the first...

NC primary results: Clinton and Trump win big; Connect NC Bond passes

Casey McAnarney | News Editor March 16, 2016

UNC Wilmington students and North Carolinians alike ventured out to the polls for the NC Primary yesterday, and the results are now in.In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton won the Democratic primary...

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death and its effect on North Carolina

Meredith Hoffman | Contributing Writer March 3, 2016

The country received news on Feb. 13 that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who was appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, had died at the age of 79. Subsequently, his death has risen...

The validity of celebrity endorsements in presidential campaigns

Sophie Misshula | Contributing Writer February 11, 2016

Hillary Clinton, who recently received substantial support from famous director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens J.J Abrams and his wife Kathleen McGrath, has been promoted and financed heavily throughout...

Republican Presidential candidate Marco Rubio and Higher Education Reform

Meredith Hoffman | Contributing Writer January 21, 2016

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, who runs on a platform emphasizing a wide range of issues, has spent the majority of the pre-primary campaign trying to make a name for himself, but really has only set...

2016 Presidential Election heating up

Noah Thomas | Staff Writer November 5, 2015

With the presidential election one year away, there comes the pandemonium of selecting a candidate to represent each of America’s two major parties: the Republicans and the Democrats.The first Democratic...

Who is Bernie Sanders?

Hannah Weatherman | Contributing Writer October 1, 2015

Bernie Sanders, a potential Democratic candidate in the upcoming 2016 U.S. presidential election, turned heads in the past months with his left-sided notions and “Feel the Bern” campaign slogan.Sanders,...

2016 presidential candidacy heating up

Jessica Thurnes & Hannah Weatherman | Contributing Writers September 3, 2015

With the 2016 Presidential Elections right around the corner, the competition between GOP candidates continues to heat up amongst each other and the polls.Currently, there are five main leading candidates...

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