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Ceasefire in Gaza: Will Trump’s 20-Point Plan Provide Lasting Stability?

19Nov

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

Feature, News

Ceasefire in Gaza: Will Trump’s 20-Point Plan Provide Lasting Stability?

Since violence broke out in 2023, the world has watched in horror as atrocities have unfolded in the Gaza Strip. Many anxiously hope that President Trump's 20-point plan will finally put an end in sight. Written By Meghan Miglorie News In recent months there has been an acceptance between Hamas and Israel to find a peace agreement, this includes an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and an ultimate withdrawal of the Israeli military from the Gaza Strip. Announced on September 29th of this year, the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan is the newest attempt at putting an end to the catastrophic conflict amongst Hamas and Israeli efforts. This decision was agreed upon alongside Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya...

“My Identity is Not a Political Statement “

19Nov

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

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“My Identity is Not a Political Statement “

FBI trainee allegedly fired for “Inappropriate Display of Political Signage” Over Pride Flag on Desk. Written By Dayshaun Powe News On October 1, 2025, many were bracing for the impacts of the most recent government shutdown. But for one FBI trainee, who was in the midst of their training at Quantico, it meant the end of their career. As on the same day, they received a personal letter from current FBI director, Kash Patel. Notifying them that, effective immediately, they were being removed from federal service. According to the letter sent from Patel, the reasoning was, “poor judgement with an inappropriate display of political signage”. Throughout the last year, as his presidency continues Donald Trump has made it a mission of his to replace the head of most government organ...

No Kings Day: Protest Fills the Streets of Rock Hill

19Jun

By Marcus bontempoNo Comments

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No Kings Day: Protest Fills the Streets of Rock Hill

Byline: Protests sprang up across the nation in response to President Trump’s multimillion dollar army parade By: Markus Bontempo, Graphic Designer On June 14th, 2025, Rock Hill residents and citizens from around the country protested against President Donald Trump’s military parade during “No King’s Day” – one of the largest protests in U.S. history. The military parade was held in Washington, D.C. in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. However, many speculate that the purpose of this parade was a celebration of Trump’s 79th birthday – which occurred on the same day. The parade lasted 90 minutes and cost an estimated $25 million to $45 million – with some analysts suggesting the cost to be much higher. The parade received sharp bipartisan critic...

Former General Counsel Todd Hagins Files EEOC Complaint Against Winthrop University Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation

6May

By RMRNo Comments

Feature, Guest Column, News

Former General Counsel Todd Hagins Files EEOC Complaint Against Winthrop University Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation

By: Ravyn Rhodes, Managing Editor and Sera Crookes, Guest Writer Todd Hagins, former general counsel of Winthrop University, announced Monday in a press release issued by Hagins’ law firm that he has issued a federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint against Winthrop University. Hagins joined Winthrop University’s Office of the President as the university’s general counsel on Feb. 16, 2023. Before his time at Winthrop, Hagins served as the director of compliance with the University of South Carolina, an adjunct professor at the USC School of Law, director of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s general counsel and federal prosecutor. “This is not about whether something like DEI should exist in 2025, but whether Winthrop protects blatant racism,...

Headline: CSL loses authority over chartering new organizations over Winthrop Students for Life

17Apr

By RMRNo Comments

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Headline: CSL loses authority over chartering new organizations over Winthrop Students for Life

Byline: Chase Duncan, Guest Writer The Winthrop Council of Student Leaders (CSL)has lost its authority to charter new student organizations after it denied chartering to a Winthrop chapter of the pro-life advocacy organization Students for Life America (SFLA), following an unanimously approved resolution by the Board of Trustees. Winthrop President Edward Serna announced in a campuswide email message sent out on April 7 that after looking into CSL’s review process for multiple new student organizations, including the denied charter request from SFLA, he rescinded the denial of WSFL on February 17, 2025. The email included a link to the resolution passed by the Board of Trustees that removed chartering privileges from CSL. “On April 4, 2025, the Board of Trustees una...