Art by Caitlin RoarkThe fracture between the long-standing political parties in the United States can be drilled down into one thing: civic literacy. Civic literacy is knowing how to actively participate and initiate change within communities; it is to vote and vote consciously. The lack of educated voters can be solved by obtaining the basic facts, opening up a respectful … [Read more...] about Vote for America’s Future
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Who Will Fill the Polls this Term?
Art by Ally ArmstrongThis column serves as the voice of the Black Student Association and is written by Amani McCalleb, a member of the BSA e-board.The time that many people have been anticipating has finally come around: Midterm elections. With political tensions at an all-time high over the last year or two, movements such as the ‘Women’s March,’ … [Read more...] about Who Will Fill the Polls this Term?
College Students Don’t Vote, Let’s Change That
I stood in the Los Angeles Convention Center last summer alongside 4,000 people to take the Oath of Allegiance and swear in as an American citizen. As naturalization ceremonies complete the process of becoming an American citizen, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services dedicates these ceremonies to explaining what civic rights and duties come with American … [Read more...] about College Students Don’t Vote, Let’s Change That
Trump’s Safe Haven Might be 2018
Art by Sybil ZhangWashington is in the beginning stages of a downward spiral because of the constant fighting between the President and Capitol Hill. Students must pay attention to the fact that tax reform will be nonexistent if Trump doesn't work well with the Democrats, and that the Trump-like candidates running for 2018 may be the saving grace for the President's agenda. … [Read more...] about Trump’s Safe Haven Might be 2018
Let People Hurt
Graphic by Nate Barton I sat on a couch in the newsroom sobbing less-than-quietly. Cuddled together on two small couches were 10 editors and writers, seeking comfort from each other as we watched the unimaginable happen. Holding hands, heads resting on shoulders, legs entwined, we needed to know we weren't alone. I kept saying we would be fine, but in that moment, as … [Read more...] about Let People Hurt