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North Carolina Republicans propose slate of controversial bills

Mallory Kavanaugh ‘26, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

A flurry of bills proposed in recent weeks by North Carolina Republicans in the state legislature seek to shape the future of public conversation around LGBTQIA+ identities in the state. Three bills—Senate...

Kenny Xu ‘19 (left) and Mbye Njie ‘04 (right) debated the merits of DEI at Davidson.

Alumni group sparks debate on future of DEI at Davidson

Aidan Marks ‘27, Politics Editor April 2, 2025

Amid ongoing backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the country, members of the Davidson community have begun to question what DEI should look like at the College-—and if...

The Trump administration is aiming to end birthright citizenship, which is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

Birthright citizenship challenge heads to Supreme Court

The question of whether individuals born in the United States are automatically guaranteed citizenship has rarely been disputed. Recently, however, the issue has been thrust into the spotlight after the...

The recently formed Forward Party is pursuing minor party status in North Carolina.

Forward Party looks to offer alternative to current political binary

Isa Efimov ‘28 and Aidan Marks ‘27 March 19, 2025

In the aftermath of the 2024 general election, it has become clear to pollsters and elected officials alike that voters are less connected to the traditional Democratic-Republican party binary than ever...

Students march across campus in solidarity with immigrants across the U.S. Photo from Alex Marron ‘27.

Campus rally draws attention to immigrant justice issues

Clyde Dwyer ‘25, Photographer March 5, 2025

The chant “No hate! No fear! Immigrants are welcome here!” echoed across Chambers Lawn on Feb. 27 as nearly one hundred student and faculty voices cut through the silence that typically envelopes Davidson’s...

An operation which uses immigrant children to target their sponsors in the U.S. has been controversial.

Trump administration provokes fear in Davidson amidst ICE raids

Clyde Dwyer ‘25, The Davidsonian Photographer February 12, 2025

President Trump targeted immigrants throughout his 2024 campaign, and through a series of early executive actions, he has carried out a seismic shift in federal immigration policy. The impacts are being...

North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin appears in an official headshot photo. North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts/Handout.

North Carolina Supreme Court candidate sues to nullify student votes

Aidan Marks ‘27, Politics Editor February 12, 2025

Over 100 Davidson students have been identified in the 60,273 person “Griffin List” as part of a dubious lawsuit by failed Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin to overturn election results. On...

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Professors discuss the significance of a second Trump term

AIdan Marks ‘27, Politics Editor November 20, 2024

In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, academics and policymakers have begun to speculate on how a second Donald Trump administration will affect U.S. policy at home and abroad. As Davidson...

Students gather in the Alvarez College Union to commemorate election night on November 5th. Photos by Claire Kelly ‘25.

Democrats Break the Republican House Supermajority in North Carolina

Claire Kelly ’25, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 7, 2024

The Republican party smeared red across the United States Electoral College map on the night of November 5th. Nevertheless, pockets of blue appeared throughout North Carolina, breaking the GOP supermajority...

Students gather in the Alvarez College Union to commemorate election night on November 5th. Photos by Claire Kelly ‘25.

Election Party Encourages Unity Amidst Tumultuous Night

Claire Ireland ‘28 & Aidan Marks ‘27, Staff Writer & Politics Editor November 7, 2024

As the 2024 election cycle drew to a close, Davidson students gathered to take part in a series of events focused on the historic occasion. In the days leading up to and following the election, the Center...

Sabrina Carpenter poses for her music video “Feather,” filmed at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Photo by Alfredo Flores.

Please Please Please Don’t Commit Federal Corruption Crimes!

Sophia Ludt ‘25, CPE President October 9, 2024

Almost a year ago, on October 31st, 2023, Sabrina Carpenter released a controversial music video for her song “Feather,” filmed at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Catholic church in...

Davidson Professors Reflect on Mark Robinson Scandal

Savannah Soraghan ‘27 and Aidan Marks ‘27 October 2, 2024

As North Carolina prepares for a hotly contested governor’s race this November, voters across the state must now grapple with dozens of disturbing comments posted years ago on an online pornography forum...

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