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Biden’s Pick For History and Security
On Dec. 8, it was announced that President-elect Joe Biden has selected Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be his defense secretary. If...
Kaylee Haas
Dec 16, 20203 min read


Governor Cooper Announces Modified Stay at Home Order
On Dec. 8, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued a new, modified stay at home order for North Carolina. This order, which begins on Dec. 11,...

Freya Dahlgren (she/her)
Dec 11, 20202 min read


Trump’s Lawsuits Failing to Change Election Results
Since the 2020 election results were announced on Nov. 7, President Donald J. Trump has taken to courts all over the country with several...
rjvanhorne
Dec 11, 20203 min read


Black Friday and COVID-19
At the sight of Thanksgiving decorations in stores everywhere, it’s time to get excited for one of the best days at the end of the year,...
hmohdtaib
Nov 23, 20203 min read


The Reality of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is next week, and it will look different than it has in years past: families may be gathered together on Zoom calls, the...

Mia Shelton
Nov 20, 20203 min read


Student Spring Break Opinions
The Meredith Herald recently sent out a survey to gauge students’ opinions on different options for Spring Break 2021. The administration...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 16, 20201 min read


Meredith Keeps COVID-19 at Bay
While many colleges and universities in North Carolina and across the country had to transition to online-only instruction at some point...

Olivia Slack
Nov 16, 20202 min read


The Response to Sexual Violence On Campus
Trigger warning: mention of sexual violence Collegiate response to sexual assault and violent actions taken against students has been a...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 13, 20204 min read


Joe Biden Declared President-Elect
Around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, the Associated Press called the 2020 presidential election and announced Joseph R. Biden,...

Olivia Slack
Nov 7, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Update: Spring 2021 Course Modality
Pre-registration for classes has arrived and students are beginning to prepare for final exams in a few short weeks. With the fall...

Hannah Porter
Nov 6, 20203 min read


Election Projections: What Do They Mean?
Looking at election results from different news sources and seeing different numbers can be confusing. One may wonder, “Why are all these...
Sofia Gomez
Nov 5, 20202 min read


2020 Election Update
Last night, millions of Americans joined together to watch the results of the 2020 general election. The country has been anticipating...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Nov 4, 20203 min read


North Carolina Voters Granted Extension for Absentee Ballot
On Oct. 28, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to allow absentee ballots to be counted up to nine days after Election Day, Nov. 3, in North...
Elinor Shelp-Peck
Oct 29, 20202 min read


Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court on Monday, Oct. 26, eight days before Election Day. This confirmation has made her...
rjvanhorne
Oct 27, 20202 min read


Backing Up From Burnout
It seems that burnout has hit students earlier than normal this year. Life has been more difficult and with that so has school. Online...
Kaylee Haas
Oct 26, 20203 min read


Women Voters: Past and Present
On Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m., there will be an event centered around Women Voters: Past and Present. This Zoom event will feature the...
Rylee Petty
Oct 19, 20201 min read


Weekend Update: Raleigh's Women's March
On Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m., over 400 marches nationwide were in motion. Here in Raleigh, a women’s march was held in front of the...
Kaylee Haas
Oct 19, 20203 min read


How Zoom Security is Evolving
In the current era of the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning, Zoom video conferencing software is commonly used by schools, religious...

Freya Dahlgren (she/her)
Sep 30, 20202 min read


The Inside Scoop: COVID-19 and the Flu at Meredith
The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent effects on society have increased the importance of both physical and mental health. With the...

Hannah Porter
Sep 30, 20202 min read


The Future of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Friday, Sept. 18, has left Americans wondering what the future holds and how she...

The Meredith Herald Staff
Sep 28, 20203 min read
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