A growing question among younger generations is, who is equipped to lead the country? A study by Pew Research in 2017 found that 46% of respondents, ages 18 to 29, prefer to be governed by experts.The question stems from a much deeper ideological divide in the country — elitism vs. populism.While populists believe that ordinary citizens are best fit to make political … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Elitism Intimidate You into Silence
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Staff Editorial: DPS Did Not Leak Water Polo Report; Journalistic Mistakes Do Not Indicate Unreliability
Art by Kris HarperThe Graphic published an article online and on the front page of the Feb. 25 edition that indicated that water polo players were in violation of the University Code of Conduct. The article was truthful and reliable, but there was one mistake: The original headline of the story identified the document used in the reporting of the article as "leaked," which can … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: DPS Did Not Leak Water Polo Report; Journalistic Mistakes Do Not Indicate Unreliability
It’s Time to Talk About Transgender Rights
Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old transgender youth, committed suicide Dec. 27. Leelah’s death has become national news because of the mistreatment she encountered during her life because she identified as transgender. Leelah was born a male; she identified herself as a female at the age of 14, when she first learned the meaning of being transgender. Leelah’s parents … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Talk About Transgender Rights
