“Roe” in Roe v. Wade dies at 69

By: Regina Wright ~Campus News Editor~ Norma McCorvey, also known as “Jane Roe” in the monumental Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court case, has died at 69. McCorvey became the center of the abortion rights movement when she became pregnant for a third time at 22 years old and was unmarried, unemployed and fighting for an abortion in 1969. She lived in Texas at the time, where abortion was illegal except for the case of saving the mother’s life. Although McCorvey wanted an abortion, she had gave birth to a girl in 1970 and was recommended to visit lawyers Linda … Continue reading “Roe” in Roe v. Wade dies at 69

Trump takes Oath of Office as 45th President

By: Regina Wright ~Campus News Editor~ Friday marked the inauguration of the 45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump, with former presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama in attendance. His children, Donald, Jr., Eric, Ivanka, Tiffany and Barron and his wife, Melania, surrounded him during the event, which received an audience of roughly 30.6 million. INAUGURATION SPEECH President Trump’s inauguration speech lasted for about 16 minutes. It revolved around his “new vision” and promise to bring the needs of the American people first and change the existing establishment. “Today’s ceremony, however, has very special meaning,” Trump … Continue reading Trump takes Oath of Office as 45th President

Cincideutch brings a holiday taste of Germany

By: Regina Wright ~Campus News Editor~ Looking for some authentic German culture and holiday gifts? Cincinnati’s fifth annual Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt, an authentic German market, will be held downtown in Fountain Square throughout the remaining weekends before Christmas. Kicking off the holiday season, Christkindlmarkt opened on Nov. 25 during Macy’s Light Up the Square. “I always look forward to the Christkindlmarkt market,” Jordan Hendershot, junior occupational therapy and Cincinnati native said,. “Every year I go down to the market to look for some fun small holiday gifts and to spend time with my friends. I love getting some hot chocolate and … Continue reading Cincideutch brings a holiday taste of Germany