OPINION: The differences between the Biden and Clinton campaigns
Nicolas Ziccardi, Contributing Writer
October 19, 2020
Through a rigorous primary season, a contentious general election season, a host of controversies, and a literal pandemic, one thought has lingered in the minds of those who have closely followed the presidential election no matter which candidate you support.
Commission on Presidential Debates cancels second presidential debate
Bethanie Simms, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2020
In an unprecedented move, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) canceled a presidential debate amid fallout from President Trump’s positive coronavirus diagnosis.
OPINION: America needs tougher gun laws, but don’t freak out, gun supporters.
Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
So the question worth asking is, how do we enact change and strike a balance between saving lives and protecting Second Amendment rights?
Trump and Biden face off in first presidential debate
Hannah McDonnell, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2020
Moderated by Chris Wallace in Cleveland, OH, the first presidential debate was held between former Vice President Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump where they discussed a number of relevant issues happening in the nation.
NextGen NC offers insight into President Trump’s visits to NC
Aurora Xiong, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2020
President Donald Trump’s recent visit to N.C. has sparked some discussions behind his intentions. With the 2020 presidential elections quickly approaching, Trump seems to be treading up new ideas on how to better his campaign strategies and win a swing stats such as N.C. Progressive political organizatio...
OPINION: There’s a clear candidate to achieve peace with North Korea
Jacob Sawyer, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
Unfortunately, U.S. President Donald Trump has failed to execute a strong peacemaking plan. While he held summits, for instance, they were more or less intended to show off to the world rather than actually committing to easing tensions. U.S. Democratic nominee Joe Biden, on the other hand, appears to be much more prepared to make real progress on this significant issue.
OPINION: Dealing with the rise of political demagogues
Nicolas Ziccardi, Contributing Writer
August 18, 2020
If the past two presidential primaries have proven anything of substance, it is that demagogues are as pervasive as ever in our electoral politics. Demagogues being political figures who play off the emotions, frustrations, and prejudices of their constituents and harness those feelings to accomplish t...
