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National Recap: Government shutdown ends quickly

By Meaghan McElroy • January 25, 2018

A CNN poll found that 56 percent of Americans didn’t think the government should have shut down over DACA disagreements.

In My Own Words: Lucas Veca

By Nick Friend, Podcast Editor • December 14, 2017

In this week’s episode of “In My Own Words,” Glenn Epps sits down with Lucas Veca, an SGC senator, conservative Republican and one of the organizers of the gun rights lecture from Larry Pratt...

Stacking tensions

By Isabella Grullón Paz • December 13, 2017

Since the creation of Israel, the U.S. has financially and militarily aided Israel as a commitment to foster democracy and economic growth in the region.

National Recap: Republican tax plan passes in Congress

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • December 6, 2017

Democrats in the Senate were upset that they received the bill only “a few hours before the vote,” according to Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont).

National Recap: Politicians accused of harassment

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • November 29, 2017

Representative John Conyers Jr. from Michigan has stepped down from his role on the House Judiciary Committee amidst sexual harassment allegations.

Commentary: America, you’re not as great as you think, love Australia

By Faith Meckley • November 10, 2017

My point is this: when the blinders of feverish nationalistic pride are removed, it’s easier for the citizenry to see truth.

National Recap: Manafort indicted in investigation

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • October 31, 2017

The special investigation, which started in May 2017, is led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, former director of the FBI.

National Recap: Islamic State defeated in Raqqa

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • October 24, 2017

American-backed forces seized Raqqa, the “capital” of the Islamic State’s self-declared caliphate, according to announcements from the American-backed militants on Oct. 17.

National Recap: At least 59 dead after shooting in Las Vegas

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • October 4, 2017

The gunman shot at concertgoers from the 32nd floor in his room at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino across the street from the concert.

Football player responds to NFL national anthem protest

By Simon Rosenbluth, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2017

In light of increased NFL protests a member of the football team decided to have his own protest during the Sept. 30 football game.

Too much focus on the White House

By Evan Popp • September 30, 2017

In the media’s never-ending quest for viewers and clicks, it’s the public — not the Trump administration — that loses.

Commentary: Sporting events don’t need national anthem

By Stephen Mosher • September 28, 2017

Of course, the most effective way to expose the jingoists spreading lies is to call their bluff that sports and politics shouldn’t mix.