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Trump acquitted after violent insurrection prompts impeachment

February 16, 2021

In the entirety of American history, there have been four impeachment trials, three of which have occurred during many student’s lifetimes, and two of those three in the last two years. The impeachment of President Donald Trump during the final days of his term marks history as the first time a sitting president has been impeached twice, and the first time a president who has already left office endured an impeachment trial.

The power of words in modern-day politics

February 16, 2021

In an unprecedented turn of events, the world watched in horror as footage of rioters storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 flooded television screens and news outlets around the globe. The loathsome behavior exhibited by these individuals, whose purpose was to “take back” the election they believed was stolen, was the culmination of two months of encouragement by former President Trump himself.

Twitter finally blocks Trump; should we be worried?

February 2, 2021

After an already tumultuous presidency, President Donald J. Trump started 2021 tweeting enough election fraud rhetoric to incite a coup d’ètat against the American government. He has fired off tweets about unfound election fraud since last November.

Biden reverses many Trump policies

February 2, 2021

In recent administrations, executive orders have become a common quick-fix for presidents looking to enact change, and President Joe Biden is continuing this pattern. Since taking office on Jan. 20, Biden has signed 28 executive orders as listed on the Federal Registrar. These orders have followed two major themes: addressing coronavirus and reversing Trump-era policies.

Differences in 2020 national polling methods

November 3, 2020

Highlighting the changes made from 2016 in order to make polling more representative Tyler Pugmire / News Editor In 2016, some Americans lost faith in the polls after a surprise victory that led to Donald Trump’s presidency for the past four years. Since then, national polling agencies such as those […]

We need to redefine America’s understanding of fascism

November 3, 2020

The United States is currently consumed by internal divisions and polarization, which have been drastically heightened by Donald Trump’s presidency. Americans, in an attempt to comprehend the detrimental threat that his administration poses to our liberal democracy, marginalized groups, and our standing on the world stage, have fashioned the notion that fascism is here, right in our own country. However this is a misanalysis of the truth, at least for the time being.

Trump has let us doubt our Democracy. Let’s take back the power.

November 3, 2020

Trump has let us doubt our Democracy. Let’s take back the power. Baylynne Brunetti / Asst. Opinion Editor With the tumultuous election finally here, Americans are antsy, and frankly terrified, for a multitude of reasons. The uncertainty of who will win, claims of voter fraud, fear of Trump refusing to […]

The Election Countdown: A look at the final presidential debate

October 27, 2020

The Election Countdown: A look at the final presidential debate Emma Valdiserri / Asst. News Editor The presidential election is just one week away as Americans make their final efforts to vote by mail, vote early, or cast their ballots on election day. Last week, President Trump and former Vice […]

President Trump for re-election

October 27, 2020

College Republicans at USD endorse Donald Trump for re-election By: USD College Republicans Given the incredibly high stakes of this year’s presidential race, we, as innovative changemakers committed to confronting humanity’s urgent challenges, are also committed to exercising this right responsibly by voting for the candidate who stands for decency […]

Leading up to the election: From presidential town halls to what the final debate will bring

October 21, 2020

Leading up to the election: From presidential town halls to what the final debate will bring Emma Valdiserri / Asst. News Editor As if 2020 couldn’t yield any more chaos, the third and final presidential debate is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. PT. The second debate was […]

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