After a grueling week of constant news and nail-biting, on Saturday, Nov. 7, America woke up to the announcement that Former Vice President and Democratic Nominee Joe Biden was now the President Elect and on his way to becoming the 46th President of the United States....
Trump establishes 1776 Commission for history education
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Nov. 2 forming the 1776 Commission, an advisory committee in the Department of Education to promote what he refers to as “patriotic education.” According to the order, the apparent purpose of the commission is raise a...
Students react to Biden’s win in historic 2020 election
After waiting more than three days, Joe Biden becomes the new president-elect, winning the 2020 presidential election with 284 electoral votes on Saturday morning. “Well, I voted,” said senior Casey Wanatick, a first-time voter. “I sent in my ballot about a week ago....
Roaming Reporter: What do you expect from a leader of this country?
As the 2020 presidential election concludes, the country is increasingly divided between reelecting Republican incumbent President Donald Trump or electing former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden. Barons share their ideas on what citizens should expect of their...
Message to my next president: Denounce white supremacy
Dear future president, On September 29, Americans sat gaping at their TV screens. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, beat around the bush and told the Proud Boys to “Stand back and stand by.” Undoubtedly, the President’s refusal to denounce white...
Highlights from the final presidential debate
United States President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden debated on stage in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday. This was the final and third presidential debate after the second debate, scheduled for Oct. 15, was canceled due to Trump’s COVID-19...
Opinion: Trump’s rejection of ‘The 1619 Project’ is a step backwards
In the midst of Black Lives Matter movements and racial tension across the nation, the first step should be to educate the public on the systemic racism present in our nation’s history. But all bets are off as President Donald Trump blatantly rejects “The 1619...
Second Presidential debate canceled due to coronavirus concerns as Trump continues to attend in-person events
Last Thursday, Oct. 8, the Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed that the second presidential debate has officially been cancelled. It announced that the decision was made “for the health and safety of all involved” several days after news of President Donald...
A beginner’s guide to the election
With the November 3 right around the corner, it’s important for voters to know the different terms that make up a presidential election. Electoral college: This is used to elect the president and vice president as established in Article II, Section 1 of the...
Opinion: Mitch McConnell and the GOP are Hypocrites
On Friday, Sept. 18, America lost one of the most influential Supreme Court Justices in our nation's history. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was an inspiration to many, especially young women, and later became a renowned feminist icon. Her career was full of fighting sex...
