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Analyzing the true ‘State of the Union’

Joseph Langan February 4, 2018

 President Trump said, “This is our new American moment. There has never been a better time to live the American Dream.” What he didn’t say was the truth: It’s time to open our eyes to the reality...

Andrew Atkins.

“Family secrets, Andrew.”

Andrew Atkins February 4, 2018

One of my uncles recently told me of a time when I was in elementary school, and I ran out of the house on my way to the day’s adventure. My mom called after me: “Family secrets, Andrew!”I can think...

Drew Taylor

The Cavs need to trade Isaiah Thomas. Now.

Drew Taylor February 4, 2018

It has been a rough season for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. While the team is currently 30-20 and sitting at third place in the Eastern Conference, the magic from the last few seasons doesn’t seem to be...

The importance of a woman’s voice

Sydney Purtee January 31, 2018

Over the last couple of weeks, women have been in the news nonstop. First, it was Oprah Winfrey’s speech at the Golden Globes. Then, it was the 150 female athletes who spoke out against Larry Nassar,...

A culturally incompetent Grammys

Kellie Nock January 31, 2018

Every year it seems that the Grammy Awards miss a few marks, but this year felt particularly potent. We can talk about my disagreements on the winners until the cows come home (seriously, SZA didn’t...

Andrew Atkins.

Life sucks, so let’s laugh a little more

Andrew Atkins January 28, 2018

You know what? I’m just going to say it.Life sucks.Anybody who knows me knows I’m (more than) a little overdramatic. And for those of you who don’t know me, now you have that information packed into...

Can democracy survive wealth inequality?

Joseph Langan January 28, 2018

Nearly one in three people live in poverty, but we can imagine a world where no one does. Poverty cannot exist without injustice. If we eliminate unfairness, we can solve the most important issue of our...

Drew Taylor

Hate speech? No, thanks.

Drew Taylor January 28, 2018

It was disappointing to see “white nationalist” Richard Spencer trying reserve space to give a speech at Kent State on May 4. Spencer, who has an infamous past, was denied by the school. He responded...

Bruno Beidacki.

When you get your death warrant signed

Bruno Beidacki January 24, 2018

After a long trial, where more than 100 young women testified, former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was convicted and sentenced to spend a minimum of 40 years in prison. Nassar sexually abused at...

Academy Award nominations: Should sexual harassment get in the way?

Logan Slusser January 24, 2018

If you follow Hollywood and the movie industry as a whole, you are probably aware that we are currently in the middle of another long and grueling award season. You will also know that Hollywood is in...

Expand your horizons

Joseph Langan January 24, 2018

College campuses are ground zero for the inception of new social movements and the catalyst for societal change.College doesn’t have to be a place where you just take classes. It is your best opportunity...

‘Mr. Robot’ and its groundbreaking job of hacking TV

Joseph Langan January 21, 2018

Loosely inspired by the real-life phenomena of Anonymous and the Arab Spring, the fiction of “Fight Club” and “The Matrix” and a healthy dose of David Lynch, USA Network’s “Mr. Robot” is...

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