Gerrymandering is dividing election districts in a way that is favorable to one party, therefore giving advantage to that party through the voting process. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues partisan gerrymandering threatens the right to vote.
A construction crew in Winston-Salem, North Carolina prepares to take down a Confederate statue, some airlines cited worried customers for grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 after the Ethiopian plane crash, and TommieMedia’s columnist Kayla Mayer discusses prison reform and the First Step act signed by President Trump. Columnist Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
The Golden Gophers lose their first game of the season, Minnesota Timberwolves improve their record after trading Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia and Mack Brown is announced as North Carolina’s football coach. Chief Story Editor Solveig Rennan has today’s Sports in :60.
A group of local volunteers took a road trip to North Carolina Oct. 18 to provide relief for animals affected by Hurricane Florence, providing over $1,500 and nearly 2,000 pounds of food and other supplies to two shelters in the area.
Hurricane Florence’s impact is still being felt in the southeastern United States. Design Manager Christine Hastings breaks down some of the most important numbers from this deadly storm.
Wilmington, North Carolina takes action against Hurricane Florence, victim accusing judge Brett Kavanaugh speaks out, and University of St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government holds its first general council meeting. University Affairs Editor Samantha HoangLong has today’s News in :90.
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, April 5, 2016.
A shoot-out in a small North Carolina town — sparked by a gunman’s alleged killing of a neighbor — left the gunman dead and two police officers wounded, authorities said Sunday.
Similar to drug-detecting cups and straws, a new nail polish able to discover drugs commonly used in date rapes may one day become available to students.
