Lies, Pleas and Indictment Heat

Kassandra Travis Staff Writer President Trump is feeling some heat, and I’m not talking physically. The Robert Mueller led special counsel investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election has been moving fast and handing out indictments to many suspected parties, including those associated with Trump’s election campaign. With the evidence proven by Mueller’s recent indictments, coupled with the guilty pleadings and charges, it seems … Continue reading Lies, Pleas and Indictment Heat

Marlon Bundo: An Unexpected Political Figure

Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer Did you know that Vice President Mike Pence has a pet rabbit? Because I sure did not. The Pence Family rabbit, named Marlon Bundo, is a precious black and white ball of fluff who has recently found himself in the middle of a politically charged book war. Marlon Bundo hopped his way into the spotlight seemingly overnight. The second family recently … Continue reading Marlon Bundo: An Unexpected Political Figure

Satire: Why the Oxford Comma is Racist

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer The Oxford comma is a fiercely debated grammar rule that has split writers, scholars and readers alike. Most people in favor of the oxford comma see it as an effective way to clarify sentences that use lists with more than two subjects in it. Those that oppose the comma align themselves with the Associated Press style guide and the journalists who … Continue reading Satire: Why the Oxford Comma is Racist

Why It’s Healthy to be a Conspiracy Theorist

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Often when we think about conspiracy theorists, we think about people with Doc Brown hair wearing a tin foil hat and telling you not to stand next to the microwave. Perhaps we think of the flat-earthers who refuse to let go of their 12th century notion that the Earth has no curvature. But no matter where you look, there is always … Continue reading Why It’s Healthy to be a Conspiracy Theorist

Why We Should Abolish the Two-Party System

Omar A. Obreggon Cuebas Staff Writer The two-party political system in the United States is dying. The time for an upheaval of our current political system is now. With the voter turnout in the United States 2016 presidential election was the lowest in 20 years with 55 percent of eligible voters voting. If we take Democracy seriously then we should abolish the two-party system, as … Continue reading Why We Should Abolish the Two-Party System

The Importance of Self Care

Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer The past few years have been trying times for the United States. The nation has been rocked by natural disasters, legislative and physical assaults on human rights, as well as mass shootings and other domestic terror attacks. Tragedy has seemed to be waiting for us around every corner, and with the 24-hour newsreel playing out on our phones and televisions, it’s … Continue reading The Importance of Self Care

Xi Jinping: Not My President

Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer The National People’s Congress of China voted almost unanimously to abolish the previous two year term limit for the presidency. This controversial amendment to their constitution would allow current president, Xi Jinping, who would have been due to give up his position in 2028, to stay in power for as long as he sees fit, theoretically the rest of his … Continue reading Xi Jinping: Not My President

Looking at the Great Sexual Awakening

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer With any form of open dialogue, you are bound to run into problems. The main problem with discussing sensitive topics is distinguishing what is too controversial for a person’s current setting. The word used to describe a sensitive subject matter is referred to as being a taboo. As long as no foul or discriminatory language is used, any subject is up … Continue reading Looking at the Great Sexual Awakening

North Korea: Hungry and Hopeless

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor North Korea has established itself as a global opponent who should be feared and respected. With constant nuclear tests and threats of war, the world is afraid of a third world war based on the charged jargon of Kim Jong-un. Yet, as the small Pacific nation faces more dire threats to the stability of its economy and population, the demise of … Continue reading North Korea: Hungry and Hopeless