The presidential debate on Sept. 26 between the infamous Donald J. Trump and Hillary Rodham Clinton was one of the most anticipated and the most viewed in presidential history, with a record 100 million people tuning in to watch. The pressure remained high throughout the night as both candidates attempted to share their ideals and… Read More Who Won the Presidential Debate?
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died at the age of 79 on Feb. 13. He was an ardent Republican and led the conservative majority of 5-4 in the Supreme Court. Recent doctor’s letters have shed light on his many ailments: Scalia suffered from coronary artery disease, obesity and diabetes, according to the Associated Press’… Read More The Importance of Scalia
Iowa: the land of corn and caucuses. This sleepy midwestern state geared up for the Iowa Caucus, historically held on Feb. 1 every four years. Iowa isn’t exactly a diverse melting pot of different cultures, religions or languages, making many people wonder, “Why Iowa?” Thirteen states, including Iowa, use the caucus system. A caucus is… Read More Election 101
Have you ever been in a class where topics such as economy, politics, or religion were being discussed? Chances are, through an English or history or Civics course, the answer is yes. However, to me, there seems to be something lacking in such discussion on current problems in the world: teacher’s opinions. I don’t advocate… Read More Teacher’s Opinions in the Classroom
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