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What we love (and hate) about political commentary:

blogs February 28, 2014

Political commentary: where the great intellects of our time appear together to discuss ideas about our country, and express concerns about the future of our democracy. Or a bunch of angry “journalists”...

Olympic Controversy. Homosexual discrimination remains a major concern as Sochi Olympics approach.

sports January 23, 2014

While the world turns their eyes to Sochi, Russia this February for the Winter Olympics, many will see some of the most daring and gifted athletes in the world compete in a variety of events that will...

Why a change in attitude is so important in the midst of the government shutdown.

Author Archives October 13, 2013

Many Americans are growing more and more troubled over the recent government shutdown. And with good reason. While the government shutdown doesn’t actually stop the essential parts of the government...

Students should take a more active role in asking for changes in school policy, inform themselves

perspectives April 26, 2013

As far as policy is concerned, the microcosm of our school functions as a trickle-down dictatorship. We, the students, have virtually no power in state and federal regulations, and we often don’t hear...

Sarina Salazar, Puerto Rican and senior, poses in front of a map of the region. Puerto Rico is on the path to statehood, but factors such as cultural identity prevent it from officially becoming the fifty-first state. JENNA RUHAYEL/ PHOTO

Puerto Rico: partisan, cultural obstacles on path to statehood

News December 15, 2012

For over a century, Puerto Rico – or officially, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico – has been a U.S. territory. But in a two-part Nov. 6 referendum this year, 53 percent of Puerto Ricans voted for...

Candidates should modernize politics, follow Ritz’s example

perspectives December 14, 2012

On Nov. 6, Democrat Glenda Ritz was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, defeating the incumbent, Tony Bennett, previous State Superintendent and Republican. Ritz’s election came as a...

With election over, beware of party bias, focus on issues

perspectives November 16, 2012

After Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and President Barack Obama “reached across the aisle,” utilizing the power of both Republican and Democratic parties...

Students and faculty consider the pros and cons of lowering the voting age

Students and faculty consider the pros and cons of lowering the voting age

acumen November 2, 2012

Senior Olivia Ross fought quite a few battles as a freshman–not battles of bloodshed but rather of words. Ross participated in political debates in her class, Debate 1. She said that the debates she...

Finding the truth. Voters must be skeptical of political rhetoric released.

Finding the truth. Voters must be skeptical of political rhetoric released.

perspectives September 19, 2012

Political figures twisting the truth to fit their personal agendas has always been commonplace; however, usually there is at least a kernel of truth buried beneath the heap of distortion. These misrepresentations...

While prominent companies, organizations publicly state stances on issues, students say they make up their own minds regarding tough topics

While prominent companies, organizations publicly state stances on issues, students say they make up their own minds regarding tough topics

News September 19, 2012

Recently, several large organizations across the nation—most notably Chick-fil-A and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)—have made headlines by expressing their views on such subjects as homosexuality;...

Every vote counts. Teens must understand the importance of being politically aware.

Every vote counts. Teens must understand the importance of being politically aware.

perspectives August 15, 2012

In 1984, 233,286 people voted in the election for Indiana’s eighth congressional district. After an extremely close race, the Indiana Secretary of State declared Rick McIntyre the winner by 34 votes,...

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