Photo Courtesy of Abi SmithStudents walked into a room that was full of awkward silence where they were handed a little white piece of paper and instructed to sit down. It was getting close to showtime and all the attendees were seated, but Elkins auditorium was still mostly empty. After a couple of minutes of small talk, the room was quieted.The screen at the front lit up as … [Read more...] about SGA and the Debate Team Organize Presidential Debate Watch Party
2016 election
Shorten Political Campaign Lengths
Art by Peau PorotesanoPolitics may be a polarizing topic, but I think there is one thing that many can agree on: American presidential campaigns are too long. At this point, the election in still more than a month away, but we have been hearing about it for almost two years. Ted Cruz, the first candidate to announce his campaign, officially said he was running for office on … [Read more...] about Shorten Political Campaign Lengths
Avoid Unnecessary Conflict
Art by Peau PorotesanoCommon wisdom tells us the two topics we should never bring up in polite conversation are religion and politics. As the 2016 presidential election nears, however, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid the latter. Yet, while we may be tempted to bounce ideas off those around us, we should refrain from relying on our parents’ opinions. … [Read more...] about Avoid Unnecessary Conflict