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EDITORIAL | Westside Gazette By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. Even in a Legislature where outcomes are often predictable, last week proved that public pressure still matters.…

       “Has the Third World War already begun, or is the world still not entering it, are we balancing?” Medvedev said. “Formally, no, but if Trump continues his insane course of criminal regime change, it will undoubtedly begin. And any event could trigger it. Any event. This is a war by the US and its allies to maintain global dominance. The pigs don’t want to give up their trough.”

       Centered on the theme “Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Excellence,” this year’s observance carries historic significance as the university celebrates the leadership of its 15th president, William C. McCormick Jr., a proud alumnus whose presidency represents a full-circle moment in the institution’s 147-year journey.

       I remember the song by OutKast BoB— bombs over Baghdad, tensions with Iran, instability in the Middle East as if the danger is always somewhere else. Yet right here at home, while we’re holding primary elections, voter suppression and disenfranchisement are moving with precision. The strategy no longer feels like winning votes it feels like stopping them.

       From a teen perspective, learning about Wendell Scott feels like discovering a hero who refused to let history box him in. When most people picture early stock car racing, they don’t imagine a Black driver fighting for space on the track, but Scott did exactly that. He raced during a time when opportunities weren’t just limited; they were actively blocked. Still, he showed up with skill, confidence, and a determination that said, I belong here too.