Bernie’s resurgence gives cause for reflection on all that has changed in a whirlwind couple of years.
New student organization aims to educate and support
Students for Justice in Palestine focused on de-stigmatizing Palestine and providing a space for Palestinian students.
Success at the State of the Union
Columnist Ryan Lavin responds to last week’s discussion of the State of the Union.
Breaking news: Blackface is still racist
As a predominantly white institution, the racial implications of blackface may not be something that you spend a lot of time thinking about, so before I continue, and if you take nothing else away from this, it has to be said: don’t ever wear blackface. Ever.
“Women’s work” and female autonomy as political pawns: Trump’s State of the Union
Despite his dismal relationship with women, President Trump attempted to defend his record on women’s issues during his State of the Union address in the face of democratic congresswomen whose very career paths contradict his rhetoric.
Lemen: Progressives had a good election night
Despite the incorrect perpetuation that running on progressive policies cannot do well in Midwestern and other Red states, this year’s midterms showed that the American electorate will respond well to progressive thinking.
Election 2018: conservatism in America
Personally, I will be relieved when the election cycle is over, but until then, Republicans are in a strong position to keep control of the Senate for the next two years.
Your vote really does matter
College students have a lot on their minds. We have due dates, deadlines, internships to apply for and our entire futures to worry about. Apparently, now we have the responsibility of worrying about our nation’s entire future as well.
On Created Equal, co-optation and administrative response
Let’s be clear: it’s well-documented that Butler was aware of Created Equal’s plan to come in advance, and the group is known for their provocative measures. Instead of prioritizing student awareness on very our own campus, Butler knowingly let down their community in the process.
Apathy concerning sexual assault is on its last legs
In recent events, this country has displayed a terrifying apathy— which often crosses into outright animosity— toward women who have the courage to come forward and talk about the traumas that they have suffered through, often in silence, for years.