It can be difficult as a collegiate to catch up with everything going on in the world. To help you out, we have compiled a list of the most important highlights from news this week, featuring writers from Her Campus!
Friday, September 7
Mac Miller Reported Dead at 26 Of An Apparent Drug Overdose
by Abbey Williams
Rapper Mac Miller has reportedly dead at 26 on Friday afternoon. The award-winning rapper released his album, Swimming, and was scheduled to go on tour in October.
Thursday, September 6
Brett Kavanaugh Is Super Wrong About Birth Control Being ‘Abortion-Inducing’ BTW
by Allison Crist
Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, said that birth control was an “abortion-inducing drug” during his hearing on Thursday. Many politicians, critics, and citizens have called this claim “anti-woman” and “anti-science”.
Wednesday, September 5
Trump Slams NY Times Op-Ed By Anonymous ‘Resistence’ Member In the Administration Who Vows to Thwart President
by Emily Veith
In a rare moment, the New York Times published an op-ed from an anonymous senior official in the White House. Criticism (and Tweets) were drawn from President Trump and other White House officials.
Tuesday, September 4
Colton Underwood is Officially the New Bachelor
by Allison Crist
The Bachelor in Paradise alum is now ABC’s Bachelor. Drama (as always) is expected, as well as Underwood addressing his virginity.
Monday, September 3
Colin Kaepernick Is the Face of Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ 30th Anniversary Campaign
by Emily Veith
Colin Kaepernick is the newest face of Nike. The former 49er hasn’t played football since 2016, when he took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice.
The campaign has featured other athletes including Serena Williams and LeBron James.