Tom Vander Woude

Tom Vander Woude ('20) is from Grand Rapids, MI, and was a sports contributor to the Wake Forest Review. He covered various athletic events and provided analysis on sports-related topics at Wake Forest University.

Can Florida Police Search My Phone During a Traffic Stop Here's What the Law Says

Can Florida Police Search My Phone During a Traffic Stop? Here’s What the Law Says

In Florida, police cannot search your phone during a traffic stop without a warrant, your consent, or exigent circumstances. Here’s a detailed breakdown of your rights ...

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Is It Illegal to Dumpster Dive in Texas Here’s What the Law Says

Is It Illegal to Dumpster Dive in Texas? Here’s What the Law Says

In Texas, dumpster diving is generally legal on public property but restricted on private property without permission. The legality hinges on location and local ordinances, with key considerations ...

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The Legality of Car Sleeping in California What You Need to Know

The Legality of Car Sleeping in California: What You Need to Know

In California, sleeping in your car is generally legal on public property unless specific local ordinances restrict it. However, regulations vary significantly by city ...

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Ye is Selling T-shirts With a Swastika After Placing Local Tv Ads During the Super Bowl

Ye is Selling T-shirts With a Swastika After Placing Local Tv Ads During the Super Bowl

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is under fire again for promoting antisemitic content. The controversy stems from his latest product: T-shirts ...

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Over 170 World War II Bombs Discovered Under a Children's Playground in England

Over 170 World War II Bombs Discovered Under a Children’s Playground in England

More than 170 bombs from World War II have been discovered beneath a children’s playground in Wooler, Northumberland, a small town in northern England. ...

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Trump Administration Cuts to Medical Research Funding Are Blocked by Federal Judge

Trump Administration Cuts to Medical Research Funding Are Blocked by Federal Judge

On Monday, a federal judge temporarily halted the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from implementing major funding cuts to medical research grants after 22 ...

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This Town Has Been Named The Poorest In Pennsylvania

This Town Has Been Named The Poorest In Pennsylvania

Johnstown, a city in Cambria County, has consistently been identified as Pennsylvania’s poorest community based on recent data analyses. Here’s a detailed breakdown: Key ...

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Can New York Police Search My Phone During a Traffic Stop Here's What the Law Says

Can New York Police Search My Phone During a Traffic Stop? Here’s What the Law Says

Under the Fourth Amendment and New York law, police generally cannot search your phone during a routine traffic stop without a warrant, consent, or exigent circumstances. ...

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Is It Illegal to Dumpster Dive in Florida Here’s What the Law Says

Is It Illegal to Dumpster Dive in Florida? Here’s What the Law Says

Dumpster diving in Florida operates within a legal gray area shaped by overlapping state guidelines, local ordinances, and property laws. While not explicitly banned ...

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The Legality of Car Sleeping in Texas What You Need to Know

The Legality of Car Sleeping in Texas: What You Need to Know

Sleeping in your car in Texas is generally legal under state law, but local ordinances and specific circumstances significantly impact where and how you ...

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