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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

Gary Johnson: The Wrong Man for the Right Job

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

In an election year where the third party candidate may actually have a chance, we've been given just another poor option from the libertarian party.…

October 19, 2016

The Aftermatthew: How to Actually Help Hurricane Victims

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Here’s how to be smart when figuring out how to actually help with Hurricane Matthew—and any other natural disasters, really.…

October 17, 2016

What’s Really Crippling the United States and How to Fix It

Aaron Lynch, Front Range Community College

In light of recent political events, college students and other members of the community must band together to promote education and open-mindedness.…

October 17, 2016

An Open Letter to My Political Facebook Friends

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

I love you all, but please, please start fact-checking all of the bogus political articles you share on Facebook.…

October 17, 2016

Four Reasons Why You Don’t Need to Pay Attention to the Presidential Debates

4 Reasons Why You Don’t Need to Pay Attention to the Presidential Debates

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

You already know what’s going to happen: Clinton will avoid questions about her emails, and Trump will interrupt her about a thousand times.…

October 14, 2016

Why Everybody Wants Four Years (or a Lifetime) of Kenneth Bone

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Nobody can resist that teddy bear demeanor (or that fabulous red sweater).…

October 12, 2016

The Problem with Jesse Watters’ ‘Satire’

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

Watters, a personality in political humor, recently took a stroll through Chinatown to target (and insult) Asian Americans with political discussions.…

October 10, 2016

How You Can Get Involved with the #BlackLivesMatter Movement on Your Campus

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Because it’s time to take action.…

October 6, 2016

3 Pieces of Investigative Journalism Everyone Should Read

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

When you’re searching for something new to read, try one of these three journalistic pieces of nonfiction.…

October 5, 2016

Why More Than Ever, the World Needs “Will & Grace” Again

Why Now More Than Ever, the World Needs ‘Will & Grace’ Again

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

A decade ago, the show pushed mainstream audiences to embrace LGBTQ culture. Now, as hints of a reunion abound, the timing couldn’t better.…

October 4, 2016

Can We Please Have an All-Female Justice League Already?

Heather Ware, Bowling Green State University

And no, not for the skimpy outfits.…

October 4, 2016

Why It’s Essential to Vote

Rebecca Friou, University of New Orleans

Your single vote can impact the presidency, your community and America’s future.…

September 26, 2016

The Problem with the Derrick Rose Case

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

After being accused of sexual assault, NBA superstar Derrick Rose is still expected to keep his job, his money and his fans.…

September 26, 2016

What Kaepernick’s Protest Is Really Revealing

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The responses to Colin Kaepernick’s protest are teaching us plenty about the American people.…

September 21, 2016

What’s Really Happening in Chicago

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The Chicago government’s misuse of funding has directly led to poorer communities and an increase in violence.…

September 19, 2016

A Short, Clear Explanation of the Problem With Hillary Clinton

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

You would think that with the GOP electing Trump, the decision between candidates would be simple. Instead, Clinton’s character complicates it.…

September 14, 2016

The Groundbreaking Feminism in The CW’s ‘The 100’

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Intelligent, tenacious, sexually liberated female protagonists? If only it weren’t science fiction.…

September 11, 2016

The Problem With Fixating on the Definition of Sexual Consent

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Though well intentioned, clearer explanations of consent are not the solution. In fact, they might be part of the problem.…

September 9, 2016

What People Are Forgetting About Colin Kaepernick’s Protest

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

After all, protests are meant to disturb the status quo.…

September 9, 2016

Where Do College Women Stand in the Debate Over Male Circumcision?

Olivia McCoy, University of Georgia

The latest co-ed opinions on snipping.…

September 8, 2016

In Defense of Colin Kaepernick’s Refusal to Stand

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

In the words of Jefferson, 'A little rebellion now and then is a good thing and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical.'…

September 7, 2016

Thanks Obama. No, Seriously

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

As a new political era begins, it’s time to give thanks to our current Commander.…

September 7, 2016

By the Way, NBC’s Olympic Coverage Sucked

By the Way, NBC’s Olympic Coverage Kind of Sucked

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

The Olympics have ended, and it looks like the network won’t be winning any gold medals.…

September 2, 2016

Is the Answer to Justice Changing?

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The Department of Justice announced it will no longer use private prisons, but what does that mean for our nation’s incarcerated?…

August 29, 2016

Which Candidate Has Hollywood’s Vote?

Mallory Arnold, Ohio University

These seven performers have made it very clear who they’re going with, though Kanye is still on the fence.…

August 27, 2016

After Trump Loses, the GOP Will Suffer Even More

After Trump Loses, the GOP Will Suffer for Years to Come

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

Not only are Republicans fighting a losing battle, they’re alienating youth and minority voters, thereby ensuring their future unpopularity.…

August 26, 2016

The 5 Biggest Takeaways from the Rio Olympics

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

The green water has been drained and Ryan Lochte has been apprehended, but what, in the larger picture, have we learned?…

August 25, 2016

Surprise! Nobody Is Actually Going to Win the 2016 Election

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Until social issues at home are worked out, the body politic will continue nominating fringe candidates instead of effective ones.…

August 24, 2016

The Aftermath of the Turkish Coup

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

What you should know and why you should care.…

August 22, 2016

The Lewinsky Scandal: A Retrospective

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Twenty years ago, Monica Lewinsky gave a blowjob. Though nobody knew it then, the act would go on to massively influence the cultural and political climate of today.…

August 21, 2016

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