By: Edward Welch Morgan The United States Senate is an inherently undemocratic body that needs to be abolished. It is really that simple. Before I explain why this is the case, we need to get something out of the way: some of you may be feeling anger towards the suggestion to abolish half of Congress.Continue reading “OPINION: Should the Senate Be Abolished? And Is It Possible?”
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Leprechaun Economics & America
By: Veronica Baladi When many Americans think of the word “leprechaun,” a red-haired, jumpy little man with a ditzy four-leaf-clover and pot of gold usually comes to mind – not a transglobal economic crisis that affects their daily lives. But what do leprechauns have to do with the economy? Over in Ireland, a land notoriousContinue reading “Leprechaun Economics & America”
The “Gates” to Divorce in the Business World
By: Veronica Baladi Bill Gates and his divorce with Melinda have been headline news for quite some time. With emerging allegations of adultery and heinous association with Jeffrey Epstein, Gates’ good-guy, geeky facade has been questioned. Since all of this news, one can only wonder, what is the fate of his baby? No, no, notContinue reading “The “Gates” to Divorce in the Business World”
The Florida Anti-Trans Bill
By: Alexxa Rojas On the first day of pride month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning female transgender students from participating in public school sports teams. In accordance with the bill, DeSantis claimed, “We believe that it’s very important that the integrity of those competitions are preserved, that these opportunities are protected, andContinue reading “The Florida Anti-Trans Bill”
The Role of Social Media in India’s Covid-19 Crisis
By: Lauren Vergos Since the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, social media has played a vital role in almost all of our lives. While it has always functioned as a means of communication and relaying information to others, social media gained an entirely new meaning during the pandemic. From communicating withContinue reading “The Role of Social Media in India’s Covid-19 Crisis”
The Impact of the Coronavirus on the Economy
By: Neha Vazarkar The coronavirus pandemic, which has now spread to over 185 countries and has more than 8 million cases, has hit the world hard and has many analyzing its costs on the economy. The United States economy is struggling to recover from months of being almost shut down and dealing with the effectsContinue reading “The Impact of the Coronavirus on the Economy”
A Run-Through of Prospective Democratic Running-Mate Candidates
By: Jacob Mitovich At the March 15th, 2020, Democratic primary debate between former vice president Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders, Biden made headlines when he committed to choosing a woman to be his vice president if elected president (Sullivan). In the history of our country, no woman has ever been vice president, and onlyContinue reading “A Run-Through of Prospective Democratic Running-Mate Candidates”
BLM: A Gen Z and Social Media Revolution
By: Harnoor Sachar After the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and a series of unjustified and unaddressed killings in the past decades, the black community and allies have come together to form what is now known as the largest worldwide civil rights movement in history. While the Black Lives Matter movement mirrorsContinue reading “BLM: A Gen Z and Social Media Revolution”
Trump vs. Biden: COVID Edition
By: Ethan Donovan If you have watched the Youtube ads of presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden telling us the “soul of our nation” is at risk, or have seen images of the depressing turnout at Trump’s Tulsa rally, you know the 2020 election is a bit different from the rest. Four months ago, asContinue reading “Trump vs. Biden: COVID Edition”
Thriving Businesses during the Coronavirus
By: Veronica Baladi It’s no secret that COVID-19 is responsible for the downturn of companies, which were once major dominators. Household brands like Neiman Marcus, Gold’s Gym, and J. Crew cited the coronavirus as a reason for bankruptcy. Though the pandemic has been responsible for the decline, struggles, and even extreme cases like bankruptcies forContinue reading “Thriving Businesses during the Coronavirus”
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