Taylor Sallenger, Author at My TJ Now

What are COVID vaccine passports?

Taylor Sallenger

As businesses start opening more and restrictions start lessening for vaccinated individuals, more safety guidelines to ensure those who claim to be vaccinated are actually vaccinated must also come into…

The Taliban takes control over Afghanistan, as Biden’s deadline to pull American troops out of the country looms

Taylor Sallenger

The Taliban took control over the Afghan capital of Kabul on Aug. 15, after the country’s government collapsed. The government takeover comes less than a month before President Joe…

United Nations Climate Change Report Warns of Irreversible Damages to the Climate

Taylor Sallenger

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, established to collect data and assess climate change, released a report warning of the permanent damage being done to the environment. The…

Biden vows gun control after multiple mass shootings

Taylor Sallenger

In response to the recent gun violence that has taken place around the country President Joe Biden has announced limited gun restrictions in the form of executive actions and vowed…

Biden proposes $2 trillion infrastructure plan

Taylor Sallenger

President Joe Biden pitched his $2 trillion infrastructure plan, calling it a “once-in-a generation investment in America” in his remarks on March 31. By raising corporate taxes, Biden wants to…

Incident in the Suez Canal to affect global economy

Taylor Sallenger

After almost a week of being stuck in the Suez Canal, the boat by the name of the Ever Given was freed during the early hours of March 29. The…

Abortions to continue being available through Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit against the heartbeat bill

Taylor Sallenger

U.S. District Judge Mary Geiger Lewis ruled that abortions can continue in South Carolina during the Planned Parenthood lawsuit against the heartbeat bill. This was an extension to the previous…

Safe Passage Incorporated gains new executive director Adrienne Woods

Taylor Sallenger

Safe Passage Inc. recently welcomed Adrienne Woods as executive director of the agency, which provides support to victims of abuse and violence. The agency was established 25 years ago, and…

New round of stimulus checks will include adult dependents

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College students who were previously excluded from the first two rounds of stimulus payments will now be eligible for the next round of stimulus checks under the American Rescue Plan…

Blackboard Learn to go under upgrade in May

Taylor Sallenger

Winthrop University is receiving a major upgrade to the Blackboard Learn interface on May 10. The upgrade, called Blackboard Learn Ultra, includes a brand new landing page and theme for…