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Black Friday Incidents

2009-11-30T02:07:00.003-05:00

Black Friday is known as one of the biggest shopping days of the year. It's a day when many stores offer their biggest deals and discounts, and consumers turn out in numbers to take advantage of these opportunities.
While this event is profitable, this day also creates a breeding ground for crimes, ranging from assault to murder. According to reports, Black Friday incidents are down this year compared to last year’s tragedies. The following map shows the locations of incidents associated with Black Friday 2009.

2009-11-30T02:04:00.003-05:00

"Acknowledging our past, in order to better appreciate the present."

2009-11-23T09:57:00.001-05:00

Decades ago sit-in movements were a catalyst for change in a nation blinded by race. This change symbolized hope for many blacks. Hope for a better tomorrow and a even brighter future.

We celebrate their sacrifices and their ability to stare hate in the face and not be moved. It was because of their efforts that we are awarded the freedoms and priveleges we have today, and for that we should be forever grateful.

Rosa Warren, senior print journalism major

2009-11-23T09:53:00.003-05:00

Counties have Highest Statewide AIDS Deaths in 2007

2009-08-30T22:04:00.010-04:00

AIDS has been one of the leading epidemics in the world for years. Leaving an early mark on the 1970s era, AIDS has since continued to take countless lives and shatter others in the process. With no known cure, the numbers continue to climb despite the widespread recognition and education about the seriousness of this disease.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), by the end of 2007 an estimated 468,578 individuals in the United States and dependent areas were living with AIDS. North Carolina accounted for 1,024 of those cases. The state ranked 10th in the top 10 states with the highest number of reported AIDS cases in 2007.
The North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics reported that 382 of those cases resulted in death. In North Carolina, five counties were responsible for some of the highest numbers of these documented fatalities. Mecklenburg County landed at number one with 75 deaths followed by Wake County with 24. Both Guilford and Cumberland County had 22 reported deaths. Forsyth County came in last with 21 fatalities.

Rosa Warren, senior Print Journalism major

2009-08-30T21:59:00.000-04:00

">HIV cases in 2007

2009-08-30T21:56:00.000-04:00

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DC Sex Offenders Map

2009-08-23T18:47:00.000-04:00

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Research Paper

2009-08-19T10:03:00.001-04:00

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"Mic”: America’s New Voice at the Turn of the 20th Century

2009-08-18T23:10:00.002-04:00

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