politics - Page 47

School Dress Codes Are Falling Increasingly Behind the Times

Rebecca Crosby, American University

In an era of free nipples and female empowerment, dress codes feel more regressive each day.…

April 28, 2018

How to Recognize the Rhetorical Dog Whistles of the Modern Fascist

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Fascists try to hide in plain sight on social media by using dog whistles.…

April 27, 2018

Wyatt Cenac’s ‘Problem Areas’ Is Everything Late-Night TV Has Been Missing

Andria Modica, Drexel University

Imagine: Instead of just making jokes about problems, someone made a show about actually trying to fix them?…

April 27, 2018

The Roots of the Conflict in Yemen and Why the U.S. Plays a Part

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Support for Saudi-led bombing campaign in Yemen is taking a severe toll on the civilian population and the U.S.’s foreign policy is a contributing factor.…

April 26, 2018

After ‘Despacito,’ the Number of Bilingual Collaborations Have Skyrocketed

Michele Mendez, Temple University

'Despacito,' aka the prime of 2017 pop culture, has inspired a revolution of bilingual collaborations.…

April 26, 2018

A Breakdown of ‘K.O.D.’ by J. Cole and Drug Culture

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

According to J. Cole, the fans are all to blame. And the rappers.…

April 26, 2018

Lawyers, Raids and Hannity, Oh My!

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

Breaking down the recent events surrounding Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, and how they could impact democracy going forward.…

April 26, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About the Gaza Protests

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Palestinians have taken a stand in Gaza, and they are demanding that they be heard and given the basic human rights that they deserve.…

April 26, 2018

How the Disney Princess Movies Went from Fairy Tales to Feminism

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

How the Disney princesses went from fitting into glass slippers to breaking the glass ceiling.…

April 25, 2018

Are Inclusion Riders Problematic?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Hollywood’s always had a diversity problem, but are inclusion riders the solution?…

April 25, 2018

Kanye West Draws Backlash (Again) for Expressing Pro Trump Sentiments

Alex Johnson, New York University

And to think we were excited about his return to Twitter.…

April 25, 2018

A #MeToo Activist Has Been Accused of Sexual Harassment and Anti-Asian Remarks

Alex Johnson, New York University

Christina Garcia has been accused of a slew of sexually inappropriate advances by male staff members.…

April 24, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Nurx, the Uber for Birth Control

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

The app taking the birth control industry by storm.…

April 24, 2018

Gun Violence in High Schools Can’t be Solved with Clear Backpacks

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

It’s as clear as their new backpacks that many students don't approve of the privacy-invading bags.…

April 24, 2018

Coachella Weekend Two Highlights

Emilie Romero, University of Nevada

If you couldn't attend the second weekend, here's what you missed.…

April 23, 2018

Reshaping the College Dinner Table Discussion

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

A conversation with Sarah Adler, co-founder of Spoon University.…

April 23, 2018

If You Think Your Vape Is Better for You Than Cigarettes, Think Again

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

Vaping is becoming increasingly popular, but is it negatively impacting your health?…

April 22, 2018

Who’s Cheering for NFL Cheerleaders?  

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

Cheerleaders, staples of NFL culture, are calling time out on unfair treatment and workplace harassment.…

April 22, 2018

‘The Simpsons’ Release Tone-Deaf Response to ‘The Problem with Apu’

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Who knew one fictional character could stir so much controversy?…

April 22, 2018

@thefleshlightchronicles, with a Dark Humor, Brings Tinder Misogyny to Light

Rebecca Crosby, American University

College senior Lillian found a new way to clap back at racist, chauvinistic Tinder messages: making them into art.…

April 20, 2018

Let’s Take a ‘Gaycation’

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

You might never want to come back.…

April 20, 2018

Stitch Fix Makes Shopping and Styling Simple

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

Because who really has time to find the perfect outfit by themselves?…

April 20, 2018

Code Red: Duke’s Sabriyya Pate Is Fighting for Menstrual-Hygiene Access

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Sabriyya Pate is leading an initiative to convince Duke’s administration that students need access to free menstrual products.…

April 20, 2018

YouTube Joins Facebook and Snapchat in Yet Another Social Media Scandal

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

Another day, another scandal.…

April 19, 2018

Get Some Quarters Ready, ‘Resistance Is Female’ Is Making Phone Booths Relevant Again

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

How a group of Feminist artists are fighting the Trump administration with phone booth graffiti.…

April 19, 2018

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Concerned Over College Financing

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Financial expert Patrick Harker thinks the ways college is financed could hurt low- and middle-income students from succeeding.…

April 19, 2018

Blaze Those Prices: The Best Food Deals for 4/20

Sam Kasierski, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Just don’t smoke so much that you forget about these great options.…

April 19, 2018

This Glasgow University Student Is Advocating for Human Rights with Amnesty International

Grace John, Rutgers University

Although she's only a sophomore, Ellinore Folkesson has already made progress on her campus as she fights for social justice with Amnesty International.…

April 18, 2018

Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Leaves Canadians Emotionally Devastated

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Canadians mourn the loss of 16 people who died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, with the Saskatchewanian families affected receiving overwhelming support.…

April 17, 2018

Your Meal Prep May Be in Leftovers Territory

Kerrianna Wallace, Arcadia University

Please love yourself and stop eating the same leftover meal every day in the name of 'meal prep.'…

April 16, 2018