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The Election and the Echo Chamber: Media, Social Networks, and Political Strategy
It is hard to believe it has been a month since the Presidential election. The months leading up to the election made me very uncertain,...

Alyssa Daniels
Dec 13, 20243 min read


It’s a Dem-Eat-Dem World, and We’re All Voting for It.
So, we lost. Truthfully, I thought I would be writing a thinkpiece on who Kamala Harris should pick for her cabinet by now, but the...

Emily Reckard
Dec 9, 20245 min read


How to end the Russia-Ukraine War? Trump.
It's been over two and a half years since Russia entered Ukraine with the goal of capturing the country and introducing its pro-Russian...

Jack Dyson
Dec 7, 20243 min read


As Students, We Need to Prepare for Mc-Mayhem
The re-election of Donald Trump to the White House brings forth, in tandem, the nightmare that is the appointment of Linda McMahon to the...

Himani Harrell
Dec 2, 20245 min read


A Pro-Union Republican? Meet Lori Chavez-DeRemer
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Oregon Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor has sparked a political...

Ella Daniels
Nov 29, 20242 min read


From Dealing Crack to Dealing with the Feds: The Dope Political Journey of RFK Jr.
On Nov. 14, President-elect Trump set the medical world ablaze with his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known anti-vaxxer, to run...

Ahsan Suhail
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Echoes of the Electorate: The Aftermath of America's Choice
A little over two weeks ago, Americans set out to have their voice heard at the polls, and that they did. Winning not only the election,...

Emily Reckard
Nov 24, 202411 min read


A House Divided, A Nation Misguided
Some tips and tricks for the (re)incoming administration. In the days following the election, little hope has emerged for the incoming...

Ma-Sadio Faye
Nov 21, 20243 min read


A New Chapter: Trump’s Early Appointments Stir Excitement and Debate
It's been two weeks since election day, and a lot has happened since. While Donald Trump may be stepping into office in January, his...

Alyssa Daniels
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Americans Are About to Face Major Buyer's Remorse With Trump 2.0
He won. Those are 2 words I didn't think I would be saying about the election. Despite 34 felony convictions , being found liable for...

Ronan Nauert
Nov 17, 20246 min read


Hope and Doubt: The Future of Immigration in the U.S
The 2024 presidential election has prompted debate across the country, especially regarding immigration policies and their impact on...

Ella Daniels
Nov 16, 20242 min read


The Future of America: A Contentious Covfefe
Well, he did it again. In a country that prides itself on democracy, the American people have truly spoken. However, it is unlikely that...

Ahsan Suhail
Nov 13, 20243 min read


The Fat Lady Has Sung for the Proud Boys, So What’s Next?
Following the results of the 2024 election, a victorious Donald Trump prepares to carry a sense of vindication with him. Perhaps, for no...

Himani Harrell
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Twerk, Fund, Repeat: A Populist Guide to U.S. Election Theatre
Every American election season unfolds like a Broadway production, with star players and choreographed narratives designed to hook...

Ariba A
Nov 9, 20244 min read


Celebrities and CEOs: Kamala Harris' Endorsements Backfired
We have all seen the news: Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States, and along with his success, Republicans now hold...

Jack Dyson
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Thoughts on the Election
A Trump win forces Democrats to look inward, as the profound disconnect between the two sides of America has once again been made evident...

Chirpy Block
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Not Even a Million Dollars Could Make Me Vote for Trump
I'm sure you have heard of the $1 million incentive that tech billionaire GOP surrogate Elon Musk has proposed this election season. If...

Emily Reckard
Nov 5, 20244 min read


November's Feeling Opinionated: The Over-Politicization of Social Media and Relationships: Is it Healthy?
Is it possible to follow someone on social media and disagree with their political views? Maybe you follow them for a different reason,...

Artkoea Bogiatto
Nov 3, 20244 min read


Where Gen-Z Stands: 2024 Presidential Election
With Election Day just four days away, many across the United States have already, or are getting ready, to cast their vote for the 2024...

Emily Reckard
Nov 1, 202412 min read


In Crisis, Not a Criminal: Reforming Police Involvement in Mental Health Crises
I was diagnosed with a mental illness at the age of eight, and another at seventeen. I have had to learn lessons the hard way in managing...

Emily Reckard
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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