Marley Bassett

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California recall election ends in victory

Marley Bassett

Last week, California held a recall election for governor. The election ended in victory for the incumbent governor, Democrat Gavin Newsom. A recall election can be called to oust…

Recap of the 2021 Emmys

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Held in-person again for the first time in two years, the Emmys came back with a bang. Television’s biggest night was full of wins — some shocking and some expected. …

Justice Department sues Texas

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The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over concerns regarding the state’s abortion ban that was passed at the beginning of September. The new…

Fun facts about famous people

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Americans have long had a fascination with trivia and fun facts, especially when it comes to famous people. Below is a compiled list of some of the most interesting fun…

Apple to add new feature to iPhones

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Earlier this month, Apple announced that it was releasing a feature in select states that would allow iPhone users to add their driver’s license or state ID to their Apple…

Winthrop releases new school year budget

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Winthrop University unveiled its 2021-2022 school year budget. The total budget amounts to $124.3 million and covers a variety of expenses, both required and not required for the school. The…

Death penalty upheld for Roof

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Nine African-American churchgoers were brutally shot to death during the concluding prayer of their evening Bible study on June 17, 2015, at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.…

Jewish High Holy Days are not days off

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During the month of September, two of the holiest days in the religion of Judaism occur. The first is Rosh Hashana, which starts on Sept. 6 and goes…