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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

What It’s Like to Be Half Asian

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

On the bright side, it leads to some great comedic material.…

August 21, 2016

Is Doping in the Olympics Really Unfair?

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

If the Olympics are going to ban PEDs, why should they not ban all performance enhancers?…

August 20, 2016

The Latest on Cannabis Reform in Texas

Jessica Stowe, University of Texas at San Antonio

What the DEA’s announcement means and how Texas students can help change marijuana policy.…

August 17, 2016

What Trump and the Kardashians Have in Common

What Trump and Kim Kardashian Have in Common

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Both figures are defined by one ugly quality, but it’s what’s made them both famous.…

August 13, 2016

How We Can End Racial Bias in Policing

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

When it comes to making real change, reflexive, punitive measures are rarely the answer.…

August 11, 2016

Why Voting in the 2016 Election Is Especially Important

Jessica Peña, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you were only going to vote in one election your entire life, it should be this one.…

August 11, 2016

Why a Vote for Jill Stein Is a Vote for Donald Trump

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

Sanders fans, ask yourself: What would Bernie really want?…

August 9, 2016

The Hillary Clinton App: Political Tool, Fun Game, or Both?

Should You Download Hillary Clinton’s Election App?

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Politics and mobile games merge in HRC’s app—but should they?…

August 6, 2016

Debunking Trump’s “Make America Great Again” Slogan

Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College

Exactly what point in time does he want to go back to?…

August 2, 2016

The DNC & RNC: What the Conventions Reveal About the Parties

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

One is looking forward; one is looking back.…

August 2, 2016

British Politics, Theresa May and You

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

Why the controversy in the UK might feel like déjà vu to Americans.…

July 27, 2016

The Inherent Risk of Progressive Politics

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

A constant demand for improvement can prioritize change over more important considerations.…

July 27, 2016

Who Will Hillary Choose for Her VP? And Why Should You Care?

Andrew Mikula, Bates College

It won’t be Bernie and it shouldn’t be Elizabeth Warren, which only makes her choice more important.…

July 19, 2016

The Bleak Future of Political Journalism

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

Both Trump and Clinton have treated the media dismissively, following in Obama’s anti-press footsteps.…

July 19, 2016

The Relationship Between #BlackLivesMatter and Social Media

Katie Hovan, University of Miami

Do graphic videos help or harm?…

July 18, 2016

Is Black Lives Matter vs. All Lives Matter the Only Choice?

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

With the shooting of white policemen in Dallas, the divisive potential of the BLM movement was put on display. Here’s why race antagonism is not the solution.…

July 13, 2016