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Kamala Harris Makes History as America’s First Black, First South Asian and First Female Vice President
Sydney McCall | Staff Writer For the first time in American history, on November 7, a woman was elected to the nation’s second highest office. Kamala Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, will be sworn in as the…
The Votes Are In: Hampton Students React to the 2020 Presidential Election Results
Vashti Dorman | Staff Writer The election results are in, and Joe Biden has been elected to serve as the 46th president of the United States. The news came early Saturday, and with the advances in technology and social media, the…
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- Tackling Today’s Issues: We.TalkAboutIt Talks Politics with Virginia’s Elected RepresentativesRaven Harper | Section Editor When it came to this year’s presidential election, everything was on the ballot. Healthcare, the criminal justice system, the economy, education, and COVID-19 to name a few. In hopes to discover how elected officials are tackling these issues, We…
- You Voted, Now What? HBCUs Band Together to Discuss Post-Election Political ActivismNoa Cadet | Staff Writer The 2020 Presidential Election season has sparked a fire within America like no other. Motivated by a need to be represented in the political arena, millions of Americans rallied to place their votes in for the next President…
- The Votes Are In: Hampton Students React to the 2020 Presidential Election ResultsVashti Dorman | Staff Writer The election results are in, and Joe Biden has been elected to serve as the 46th president of the United States. The news came early Saturday, and with the advances in technology and social media, the news of his…
Local and World
- Kamala Harris Makes History as America’s First Black, First South Asian and First Female Vice PresidentSydney McCall | Staff Writer For the first time in American history, on November 7, a woman was elected to the nation’s second highest office. Kamala Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, will be sworn in as the highest ranking woman…
- Mississippi Votes “Yes” to Adopt New State FlagWilliam Paul Ellis | Staff Writer In addition to voting for the next President of the United States, and for the legalization of medical marijuana, Mississippi Voters were tasked with a referendum that would address the state’s legacy and national perception. Ballot measure…
- Joe Biden elected as 46th President of the United StatesSydney McCall | Staff Writer After a four-day election process, Joseph R. Biden Jr. defeated President Trump to become the 46th President of the United States. Biden’s campaign was run as a “battle for the soul of the nation.” Biden won with 290…
Opinion
- Divided in SanctityKailah Lee|Staff Writer Home. A concept of living that has a face of togetherness, warmth and security. It is a place to confide in family and rest one’s weary head. The feeling of family is truly what makes a home, but as family…
- What Biden’s Win Means for Black AmericansMiles Richardson|Staff Writer So, after months of anxiety and social unrest centered around this election, we finally have a result. Joe Biden ran his campaign by convincing the public that Donald Trump is the boogeyman for Black people. While being interviewed by Breakfast…
- Politics Can No Longer be Swept Under the RugRyland Staples | Staff Writer People usually don’t like to talk about politics. Either it will lead to talking about something unpleasant or just make people angry. However, over the past four years, politics have become a larger part of our daily lives. Since…
Lifestyle
- Voting is a rightKennedy P. Buck | Staff Writer Fifty-five years ago, the US Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which outlawed any discriminatory voting practices. This Act was passed because at the time many Africans Americans couldn’t exercise their right to vote in…
- November is more than ThanksgivingShirmarie Starks | Staff Writer The start of November may be important for you because it signifies the soon-to-be arrival of Thanksgiving. However, there are over 122 million reasons to consider November an important month. For 30 days out of the year, there…
- The history and importance of Black horrorGabrielle Chenault | Lifestyle Section Editor When most people hear the word “horror movie” they immediately think of paranormal or suspense movies. The horror genre is actually a combination of many subgenres, such as slasher, survival, psychological and comedy horror, which contain a…
Arts and Entertainment
- Creative Block: The Impact COVID-19 has on artistsNyle Paul | Staff Writer As COVID-19 cases continue to increase nationwide, artists are finding themselves maneuvering through this “new normal” with a restrictive, unpredictable nature. Here at our home by the sea, we have a large community of artists, all of which…
- Businesses nationwide prep for the release of new gen consolesIsaiah Taylor | Photojournalist As the new year is rapidly approaching, gamers around the world receive a constant reminder that the future of modern console gaming is right around the corner. It has been seven long years since both the Xbox One and…
- Creative block: The impact COVID-19 has on artistsNYLE PAUL- STAFF WRITER As coronavirus cases increase nationwide, more and more artists find themselves having to forcefully adjust to the restricting nature of the virus. The financial, mental and physical restrictions that the virus imposes result in the risk of art equipment becoming harder to access…
Sports
- Los Angeles Dodgers win World SeriesJessica Coleman | Staff Writer The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2020 World Series championship on Oct. 27 by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series 16 days after the Los Angeles Lakers…
- The Return of Big Ten FootballAliyu Saadu|Staff Writer Big Ten Conference college football made its return October 23 after initially announcing the postponement of fall sports in August due to the coronavirus pandemic. The conference started its season in October instead of the traditional Labor Day Weekend with…
- Teofimo Lopez win over Featherweight ChampNoah Hogan | Staff Writer Teofimo Lopez did the unthinkable this past Saturday night as he upset reigning champion, Vasiliy Lomachenko, becoming the youngest undisputed champion in boxing at the age of 23, and the first Honduran American born fighter to do so. …
