Barack Obama

in article about midterm election, image of young voters protesting with signs

College Students Are Making a Difference in the Midterm Election

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

Facing issues spanning from reproductive rights to climate change, young voters are ready to make their voices heard. …

December 1, 2022

In an article about his antisemitism, Kanye West looks down menacingly

Kanye West’s Antisemitism Finally Crossed the Line

The rapper is no stranger to controversy, but his recent series of antisemitic remarks may end his career. CONTENT WARNING: Antisemitic Language…

November 2, 2022

In an article about Arab American identity, an illustration of a diverse group of Arabs.

A Broader Arab American Identity Remains Essential to Americans of Arab Descent

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

With a continued long and unpredictable experience with immigration and their existence in America, Arab Americans often struggle to reconcile their ethnic identity with their American identity.…

August 15, 2022

SHINee: The Group That Probably Started All of Your Favorite K-Pop Trends

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While the South Korean boy band has made a name for themselves within the genre, they also paved the way for other bands to do the same.…

November 8, 2021

‘Pray Away’ Captures the Destructive Essence of Conversion Therapy

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

The Netflix documentary thrusts the veiled, often ignored pseudoscience of this illegitimate practice into the spotlight.…

September 1, 2021

‘Game Change’ Offers Insight Into the Upcoming Election

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Although America is dealing with unprecedented times, the 2020 election still has echoes of the 2008 Obama/McCain race.…

September 2, 2020

Image of Michelle Obama in an article about the Michelle Obama Podcast

Listen To Michelle Obama Speak Candidly in the ‘Michelle Obama Podcast’

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

In her new podcast, the former first lady is speaking with her friends and family on a wide range of interesting and empowering topics.…

August 8, 2020

In article about book West Wingers, a photo of the White House

Obama Staffers Will Renew Your Political Optimism in ‘West Wingers’

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

In light of the chaos coming out of Washington D.C. today, this book is the perfect read to cure your woes.…

June 30, 2020

The Reaction to Meghan Markle Exposes the Racism in the U.K.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

It got so bad that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to leave their royal duties behind and move to another country.…

April 5, 2020

The Obamas and Netflix: Political Drama or the Next Must-Watch Series?

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are setting new communication standards for politicians now that they are in negotiations with Netflix.…

March 22, 2018

3 Reasons Why the President Should Not Be Allowed on Twitter

Megan Bender, Citrus College

Twitter's new 280-character limit is all fun and games until the president starts to use it for his rants, insults and misuse of classified information.…

November 30, 2017

Why Every Millennial Is Going to Miss the Obama Family

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

Barack’s humor, Michelle’s passion, Malia’s gap year lifestyle and Sasha’s braces all make it clear that they are the Jones we all want to keep up with.…

November 1, 2016

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