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Coping With the Frustrating Hypocrisy of Free Speech on College Campuses

The right of free speech, as outlined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, is always prevalent in America, except right now on college campuses. …

May 29, 2024

Geriatric Politics and The Reason it Needs to End

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

The problem with career politicians, unlimited terms, and our great-grandparents running the country.…

February 1, 2024

Green Day Today: ‘American Idiot’ 2024

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

How is Green Day's magnum opus still relevant 20 years later?…

January 27, 2024

The Evolving Role of Celebrities In American Politics

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

From success stories to failures, celebrities have left their mark in the world of politics.…

January 16, 2024

The Heart of the Media Matter is More Problematic Than it Seems

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

With tensions running high between the mass media and political actors, one question remains highly contested: Should media outlets give equal time to all sides of a story?…

November 7, 2017

Conversing with Your Conservatives

Megan Bender, Citrus College

It's hard to have a conversation with those that have opposing views. Here's how you can fix that.…

November 5, 2017

Why We Should Be Paying Attention to Hasan Piker, a.k.a. ‘Woke Bae’

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

Struggling to find the perfect political commentary? Piker has your daily dose of news and politics while serving up looks you can't resist.…

November 4, 2017

For Homeless Students, the Higher Education Act Offers Hope

Lexi Lieberman, University of Pennsylvania

The new Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act, if passed, marks a significant step toward leveling the educational playing field for disadvantaged students.…

November 2, 2017

From Protesting with Dildos to Campaigning for Office

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

UW-Madison student activist Katherine Kerwin has a bone to pick with pro-gun legislation.…

October 28, 2017

Repeal and Replace: Why Trump’s Administration is Reforming Obama-era Policies

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Is Trump going too far to repeal and replace reforms under Obama’s administration? Or is he trying to make his own legacy as an American President?…

October 27, 2017

Calling Las Vegas the ‘Worst Mass Murder’ is Eurocentric

Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

Every time the words “mass murder” are spoken, the plight and genocide of millions of Native Americans continue to be forgotten.…

October 27, 2017

Men Need to Call Out Other Men If They Want to Help

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Men who are willing to speak up can help the fight against sexual harassment.…

October 26, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About the Partisan Gerrymandering Case in the Supreme Court

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

This decision will impact American politics, regardless of the outcome.…

October 26, 2017

The Ruling That’s Ruining Public Schools

Allie DiGennaro, Emerson College

What are the repercussions when schools cancel honors classes?…

October 25, 2017

How Bump Stocks Are Changing the Gun Control Debate

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

Bump stocks are more crucial to this debate than you may think.…

October 25, 2017

Are You Involved in Politics and Should You Be?

Alida Siebken, Radford University

American society runs on democracy and it’s important; but as a college student, are you using your democratic rights?…

October 24, 2017

It’s Payback Time

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

A look into Ta-Nehisi Coates’ article, “The Case for Reparations,” and why reparations should be in the minds of all Americans.…

October 24, 2017

What ‘The Good Doctor’ Means for Diversity in Television

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

As the first Korean drama to be remade for American television, the show proves that a series can be bigger than its entertainment value.…

October 17, 2017

Should Educators Teach Ebonics?

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

As you might imagine, the debate is about much more than language.…

October 17, 2017

Hugh Hefner: Instrumental Entrepreneur or Notorious Misogynist?

Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

Can it be...both?…

October 16, 2017

Why You Really Should Be Seeing Your Campus Therapist

Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College

Sometimes, health has nothing to do with whether you should get help.…

October 16, 2017

Can New Technology Help Improve NFL Officiating?

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

With tracking devices, helmet cams and improved camera mobility, bungled calls may soon be a thing of the past.…

October 16, 2017

6 Strategies for Protecting Yourself at Music Festivals

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Preparation is the key to survival when a tragic moment occurs at a music event.…

October 15, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda Rallies Celebrities to Send Aid to Puerto Rico

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Creator of 'Hamilton' Lin-Manuel Miranda has put together a massive effort to rally Puerto Rican celebrities and send aid to the devastated island.…

October 15, 2017

A Terrorist by No Other Name

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

Identifying terrorism by its correct name is the first step in combatting the crime itself.…

October 13, 2017

How President Trump Is Letting Puerto Rico Die

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

Puerto Rico is suffering from a severe hurricane that hit weeks ago, though President Trump’s delayed response suggests otherwise.…

October 13, 2017

Mental Illness in the Elderly: An Unrecognized Problem

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

Seventeen older adults commit suicide every day for one hidden reason: The ignorance towards elders with mental illnesses.…

October 12, 2017

New Title IX Rules Have Been Installed and They Are Scary

Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

The revisions of Title IX by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos leave many campuses anxious about the future of sexual assault.…

October 10, 2017

The Price Tag on American Lives

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

With insurance costs on the rise, it’s time to bring universal health coverage into the ongoing conversation.…

October 8, 2017

Tax Reform in the Trump Era Has a Rocky Start

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

President Donald Trump and the "Big Six" are already hitting some major tax reform roadblocks.…

October 7, 2017

Is Online Grocery Shopping a Slippery, Albeit Convenient Slope?

Alida Siebken, Radford University

Of all the industries that Amazon has eaten, grocery shopping may prove the toughest to swallow.…

October 6, 2017

What Sean Spicer’s Feature at the Emmys Means for Politics in Media

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

Sean Spicer's appearance at the Emmys has deeper implications than its face value.…

October 6, 2017

Who’s Afraid of Multiculturalism?

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

What Zadie Smith’s 'White Teeth' can teach us about tolerance and terrorism.…

October 3, 2017

Knowing Is Half the Battle

Lexi Lieberman, University of Pennsylvania

Under the recently passed Forever GI Bill, combat veterans will receive expanded access to higher education, which benefits them and the country they served.…

October 1, 2017

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