Art by Peau PorotesanoSo close to the end of the 2016 election, I can't help but feel dirty. With all the mudslinging, hate-driven and appalling information that keeps being uncovered on a daily basis, it is so easy to get bogged down in the wasteland of negative material. However, I want to present a gentle reminder that even though 2016 may have been a complete dumpster fire, … [Read more...] about Don’t Lose Hope for the Future
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Democracy Exists Because Losers Accept Their Loss
Art by Peau Porotesano During the third and last presidential debate, presidential candidate Donald Trump told the moderator that once the votes had been tallied, on the night of Nov 8, that "[He] will look at it at the time...[that he would] keep you in suspense." On a completely unrelated note, when the founders of our nations established the country, they decided … [Read more...] about Democracy Exists Because Losers Accept Their Loss
Don’t Vote Third Party
Graphic by Nate BartonIt seems that a majority consensus can agree that this election feels like an apocalyptic battle in which the voters effectively have to decide not who they want to win but who they want to lose. I have made peace with the fact that I am picking my own poison, but I know that some are instead voting for a third party candidate as they are morally opposed … [Read more...] about Don’t Vote Third Party
Q&A with Freshmen Class SGA Representatives
Photos by Julia Held and courtesy of Daniel Vieira Freshman Class President Meredith McCune From Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Biology major Chad Jimenez: How does it feel to be the freshman class president? What are you the most excited for? Meredith McCune: It feels good, I'm excited. I'm excited for the opportunity to get to know everyone, I feel like it's a … [Read more...] about Q&A with Freshmen Class SGA Representatives
How To Be an Educated Voter
Art by Peau PorotesanoUnless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about the 2016 Presidential election. More specifically, you’ve probably heard something about Donald Trump. He is constantly in the news, typically in relation to a political feud or a new controversy. Despite this largely negative press, he has maintained the No. 1 spot for the … [Read more...] about How To Be an Educated Voter