Kavanaugh confirmation process calls into question issues of sexual assault and political division
Meimei Xu, News Reporter
November 2, 2018
On Oct. 6, a 50-48 vote in the Senate confirmed Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court, ending one of the most turbulent confirmation processes in American history. Amid the calls of Democratic senators to adjourn due to insufficient time to review the judge’s documents, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley proceeded...
Historic midterm elections display tight races
Woods Curry, News Reporter
November 2, 2018
As the Trump administration reaches the end of its second year, more voters than ever are going to the poles to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. Following events like trade wars with China and the controversial confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice, both Democrats and Republicans plan on endorsing their chosen candidates...
Alumni named to 11th Circuit, Georgia Supreme Court
Walker McPhail, News Reporter
November 2, 2018
On April 10, 2018, President Donald Trump nominated alumna Judge Britt Cagle Grant (’96) to succeed the retiring Judge Julie Carnes on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Four months later, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal appointed alumna Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren (’00) to fill Grant’s previous position on Georgia’s Supreme...
The war on capitalism: Why we should not support socialism
Will Wallace, Guest Columnist
March 5, 2018
In recent years in the United States, capitalism has come under attack. The primary opposition or “solution” presented to capitalism is socialism. I am here to explain why socialism is not only impractical but utterly greedy and inherently evil. The fact is, no single economic system in the history of the world has provided a society with sustainable prosperity in...
U.S.-North Korea relations grow icy amidst Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Annie Kong, News Reporter
March 5, 2018
On Feb. 9, nearly 3,000 athletes from around the world gathered in the Olympic stadium in Pyeongchang county, South Korea, for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics, kicking off 16 days of competition between 92 countries. The participating nations filed into the 35,000-seat stadium in order of the Korean alphabet, Hangul, with the exception of Greece leading...
Grammys, Golden Globes reach new heights of politicization
Meimei Xu, News Reporter
March 5, 2018
On Jan. 7, actors and actresses appeared in all black at the 2018 Golden Globes awards in solidarity with the Time’s Up movement for victims of sexual assault. In her acceptance of the Cecil B. DeMille award, entertainment icon Oprah Winfrey delivered a speech about sexual abuse that brought the audience to its feet. Twenty-one days later, musicians and other attendees...
What are we learning? Do you ever ask yourself this question? What kind of knowledge are schools supposed to equip us with? Is it their responsibility to make us go...
Rachel Liu, Arts Reporter
November 2, 2018
Freshman Toby Liu and his violin have braved the stage of Carnegie Hall before an audience of hundreds of people. They have played alongside and competed against the best...
Experiencing Art with Creating Community
November 2, 2018
44 Plays for 44 Presidents makes history
November 2, 2018
Traveling artist Tori Tinsley showcases work in Broyles
November 2, 2018
Lauren Kennedy, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2018
Although it is considered a rare sport among youth, fencing is growing in popularity as it provides students with unique opportunities for college scholarships and world...
The 2018 Wildcat Football Team: Where are they headed?
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An impressive season from the Volleycats
November 2, 2018