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by: Lea Palmer Freshman, Pre-Business and Public Policy Huntersville, NC lmpalmer@live.unc.edu The Keystone Pipeline has been a topic of major controversy in the United States for several years. Many environmentalists and Green Party members are saying that this pipeline will
Is it time for the Tar Heel State to support fracking? by: Alex Thomas Freshman, Political Science Weddington, NC alexht@live.unc.edu As the North Carolina’s Republican-controlled government begins to settle into their first full term, one of the biggest challenges they
A positive future in sights for drillers by: Charlotte Adams Freshman, Chinese Cary, NC charlotteadams24@gmail.com Fracking in North Carolina is a touchy subject, and holds an especially tender spot in the university spotlight here at UNC. As a student, I
Not Quite a Global Effort by: Ian Richardson Junior, Political Science and Psychology Charlotte, NC imrich@live.unc.edu Environmentalism is a term tossed around so casually that sometimes we begin to forget about its importance in the modern political landscape. Contrary to
Boundaries to the U.S. Drone Program by: Mauricio Baretto Sophmore, Biology Raleigh, NC barretom@gmail.com Just last month Senator Rand Paul performed a 12 hour and 53 minute filibuster in order to stall the vote for John Brennan as the director
Ethanol too corny to be a viable alternative fuel source by: Nathan Cole Freshman, History Wake Forest, NC nrcole@live.unc.edu In 2007, George W. Bush signed the Energy Act, declaring oil refineries to use 100 million gallons of ethanol by 2008,
Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry’s Speech at UNC by: Timothy Bame Freshman, Political Science and History Mill Spring, NC bame@live.unc.edu A few days before the November election, I was discussing recent developments in the campaign with a friend of mine who
Demographic Realignment during the Obama Administration by: Ian Richardson Junior, Political Science and Psychology Charlotte, NC imrich@live.unc.edu With the reelection of Barack Obama last November, America voiced its support of Obama and the direction he is leading the country. With
How states are bullied into adopting national education standards by: Kelsey Rupp Junior, Political Science and Economics Jacksonville, NC ruppk@live.unc.edu Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has called criticisms of the Common Core State Standards, “a conspiracy theory in search of
A disappointing pick for Secretary of State by: Ben Smith Junior, Political Science and History Statesville, NC b92smith@live.unc.edu John Kerry has been confirmed the next Secretary of State as the cabinet shuffles continue and the second term of President Obama