John J. Pitney uses the Gilded Age and Grover Cleveland’s win in 1892 to outline the 2024 political rematch.Payson Libraries hosted Pitney as a guest lecturer on March 29, where he spoke on presidential rematches. Pitney has written several books, including “Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald J. Trump,” and he is a Roy P. Crocker professor of Politics … [Read more...] about Historical Rhymes Minus The Repetition
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Album Review: Family, Faith and Fame Underline Kanye West’s Album, ‘Donda’
The alternate album cover for "Donda," published by Kanye West on Twitter, comprises a heavily saturated, abstract display. GOOD Music and Def Jam Records released West's 10th studio album Aug. 29. Photo courtesy of GOOD Music"I miss the old Kanye."This was a line from (in)famous rapper, singer, songwriter and fashion designer Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” … [Read more...] about Album Review: Family, Faith and Fame Underline Kanye West’s Album, ‘Donda’
Opinion: Biden Can Help International Students Pursue the ‘American Dream’
International students have limited time in the United States. Since it is harder for international students to secure jobs in the United States due to visa complications, many of them make the decision to repatriate after finishing their studies. However, with President Joe Biden now in office, international students may be able to remain in the United States for much … [Read more...] about Opinion: Biden Can Help International Students Pursue the ‘American Dream’
The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Art by Samantha Miller In Abraham Lincoln's 1858 "House Divided" speech, he declared these famous words: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." His quote continues to serve as a rallying cry for unity within a nation fractured by social unrest. While unity in itself is a beautiful and necessary concept in any democracy, it cannot be achieved without adherence … [Read more...] about The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Coronavirus: How an International Disease Hits Home
Composite by Natalie Rulon The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention escalated fears stateside Tuesday when it warned that a United States outbreak of the coronavirus (officially known as COVID-19) is inevitable. “It’s not so much a question of if this will happen anymore,” Nancy Messonnier, director for the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: How an International Disease Hits Home
