Articles by Kayla McDaniel

About Kayla McDaniel (3 Articles)

Kayla McDaniel is a third-year law student at Campbell and currently serves as a Staff Writer for the Campbell Law Observer. She is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, and received her undergraduate degree in Professional Writing and Spanish at Western Carolina University. She is interested in pursuing a career in civil litigation. Her interests outside of law school include yoga, hiking, and traveling.

Redlining In North Carolina: A Pervasive Legacy

March 19, 2021

It is no secret that North Carolina has a rather dismal history of upholding racial segregation. In the Jim Crow era, cities like Winston Salem and Asheville embraced racist policies designed to enforce segregation, particularly in housing. The legacy of these practices has led to devastating consequences that can clearly be seen today. As national lawmakers and local leaders attempt to find a way to remedy the wrongs of the past, a clear-cut path has yet to emerge. [...]

Brave New World? States Take First Steps Towards Decriminalization of Hallucinogens

November 27, 2020

While the debate regarding the legalization of marijuana has occupied the forefront of the national stage, an argument to decriminalize another class of prohibited substances has also been building steam: hallucinogens. Currently, hallucinogens like psilocybin, colloquially known as “magic mushrooms,” are classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule I drug, in the same category as heroin, LSD, and ecstasy. Under their current classification, these drugs have no [...]

Can’t Be Tamed: Exotic Animal Ownership Laws of North Carolina and the Federal Government

September 18, 2020

When it first premiered in March, Netflix’s hit miniseries, Tiger King, revealed a fascinating and often disquieting glimpse into the bizarre world of big cat ownership. The show immediately became something of a cultural phenomenon, thanks to its colorful cast of characters and outlandish plot twists, but it also catapulted the plight of thousands of big cats into the national spotlight. For the few remaining people who haven’t seen it, the core of the show revolves around a bitter [...]