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Colton Cowell Strikes in Both Indoor and Beach Volleyball

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

Despite being undersized for a volleyball player, the University of Hawaii athlete is talented enough to play both indoor volleyball for his school and beach volleyball professionally.…

August 21, 2017

Meaningful Gun Regulation Will Never Be Partisan

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

Political rhetoric has turned gun ownership into an untouchable issue that relies on paranoia and fearmongering. In reality, the conversation is simple.…

July 14, 2017

Here’s How Hawaii Celebrates the Fourth of July

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

Outside of the contiguous United States, patriotism looks a little different.…

July 13, 2017

From Hawaii with Glove

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

After being cut from WSU, Maui-native and pitcher Ryley Widell transferred to an Arizona junior college, where he then proceeded to prove everyone wrong.…

July 5, 2017

Drug Use on Campus, According to the Dealers

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

More students are using recreational drugs than ever before, so we spoke with several dealers to better understand the college drug-bubble and the role it plays in shaping national drug policy.…

July 1, 2017

Ending Terrorism Involves Changing How We Report It

Ending Terrorism Involves Changing How We Report It

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

The real danger posed by terrorism is psychological, which means that the media is responsible for its potency.…

June 13, 2017

Raising the Military Budget Isn’t an Act of Patriotism

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

Especially when it means cutting programs that veterans actually use, increasing defense spending does little for the troops.…

May 31, 2017

The Fall of Reliable Journalism

Journalism in the Age of the Internet

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

Do you know the difference between news and clickbait?…

May 8, 2017

Why the Syrian Missile Strike May Signal an Intervention in North Korea

Why the Syrian Missile Strike May Mean War in North Korea

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

Trump’s recent missile strike may have more to do with Pyongyang than Aleppo.…

April 23, 2017

How the Draft Could End the Threat of Extended Military Engagements

Why Reinstating a Military Draft May Be the Quickest Route to Peace

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

What would you do if your loved ones were drafted?…

April 16, 2017

It’s a Privilege to Be Offended

It’s Your Privilege as a College Student to Be Offended

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

Being exposed to other opinions benefits you, in more ways than you know.…

April 2, 2017

Banned Refugees in Trump-Voting Lancaster, PA

Why Does a Trump-Voting County Take in the Country’s Most Refugees?

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

The people of Lancaster, PA, could teach Americans a thing or two about balancing politics and humanity.…

March 19, 2017

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s Authoritarian Love Affair

Why You Should Be Concerned About Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s Growing Popularity

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

Though ostensibly progressive, Gabbard opposes the removal of Al-Assad from Syria and has been endorsed by a former KKK grand wizard.…

March 13, 2017

Photographer and University of Hawaii Student Nick Ricca Is Reframing the Surf Scene

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

As a surf photographer, Ricca is used to dealing with unpredictability and constant turmoil, which definitely helps with school.…

March 5, 2017

Partisan Professors vs. American Youth

Partisan Professors vs. American Youth

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

To what extent can a teacher's political opinions show up in the classroom?…

February 19, 2017

Dogs and Dog Shit on America’s Front Lawn

Dogs and Dog Shit on America’s Front Lawn

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

While celebrities and the media focus on Trump’s depravity (and his tweets), the root of America’s problem is being overlooked.…

February 5, 2017