News & Politics (Page 27)
January 11, 2024
UNC’s Daily Tar Heel Shirks Objectivity for Disruptive and Powerful Front Page
The Daily Tar Heel, UNC's weekly student newspaper, took a stand and presented stories from a tragic day when the University was under lockdown after an active shooter entered the premises. The editorials surrounding the incident challenged reporting norms and made a statement about their individual ethics as reporters.
January 3, 2024
‘Underground’ Psychedelics: The Downside of Legal Magic Mushrooms
High-priced psychedelic mushroom experiences in Oregon encourage some psychedelic facilitators to practice underground.
December 21, 2023
Philadelphia Man Acquitted on Charges of Raping Former Girlfriend, Then 17
The emotional closing arguments of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs Kahri Morris left the jury weighing if evidence had been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
December 20, 2023
Hope on Wheels: Mercy Pedalers Extend Compassion to Sacramento’s Homeless Amid City-County Dispute
As the numbers of unhoused individuals rise year-to-year in the city and state, politicians continue to argue about how to address homelessness. The COVID-19 pandemic, unaffordable housing, and lack of shelters, recovery opportunities, and medication are all factors that contribute to this growing problem.
December 20, 2023
The Unconventional Truth: Michael Rapaport’s Impactful Approach to Podcasting
Can a public figure serve as an effective information source on global issues? Does podcasting elevate him to the status of a journalist? In a world where freedom of speech empowers anyone to host a podcast, where does entertainment end, and information begin?