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Rachelle Holdridge

Vote for More than a President

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Art by Peau Porotesano The presidential election has escalated to a point of insanity. Statements and revelations that would have, in the past, sent a campaign to a grinding halt now seem par for the course. "Saturday Night Live" has essentially quit writing their own dialogue and just reenacts the debates. With a new scandal coming out what seems like every day, the … [Read more...] about Vote for More than a President

Discuss Politics With Your Parents

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Art/Graphic by Peau PorotesanoThe political climate in 2016 America demands that people fit into one of two extremes. As seen blatantly in this election, respectfully disagreeing with those in the other extreme is not an option nor, apparently, is listening to their point of view.I’m not condemning American politics from an all-righteous throne of political discourse. I'm … [Read more...] about Discuss Politics With Your Parents

When Sorry Isn’t Good Enough

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Graphic by Nate BartonFox News' apology to former anchor Gretchen Carlson made national news recently. Its newsworthy value was not because the apology was long overdue, considering Carlson filed the lawsuits in July, but because it was even given at all.The actual confession that something in their company had gone very wrong should be recognized for its significance, but are … [Read more...] about When Sorry Isn’t Good Enough

Young Moderates Refuse to Settle for Trump

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Art by Peau PorotesanoI should be a Republican. I'm fairly politically moderate, but my whole family is die-hard Republican. I even wore a McCain-Palin T-shirt in eighth grade after they had lost the election. However, this year is the first time I will vote in a presidential election, and I have found myself in some kind of political wasteland. I, and other would-be … [Read more...] about Young Moderates Refuse to Settle for Trump

Finish Strong, Junior Class

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Art by Christine NelsonI have refrained from mentioning the word "graduation" to any senior since probably November. Obviously, I avoid this word to keep my friends from entering the panic-ridden haze that typically accompanies the dreaded word. I also hate mentioning it because when this year's seniors go, we juniors are next. There is no more buffer between us and an unknown … [Read more...] about Finish Strong, Junior Class