• The Grandiose Verbiage of a Trump Speech

    “Then, in 2016, the earth shifted beneath our feet. The rebellion started as a quiet protest, spoken by families of all colors and creeds — families who just wanted a fair shot for their children, and a fair hearing for their concerns. But then the quiet voices became a loud chorus — as thousands of… Read more

  • I’ll Be Fine if I Never See Paul Ryan’s Face Again

    If you were confused by Trump’s address to Congress, you’re not alone. The racism, mythmaking, and long periods of clapping conspired to make his address particularly ominous. Perhaps you were wondering, “Why are all these people standing and clapping, even the Democrats?” Or, “Why is Trump calling DACA recipients, asylum seekers, refugees, and permanent residents… Read more

  • More of the Same, in Prettier Packaging

    The New York Times called President Trump’s speech “a soothing comfort food.” For those of us who’ve had it with the Trump administration’s circus, it was palatable bread enough. I’ll admit I was impressed. Trump’s diction was eloquent; he barely strayed from the polished pitch he’d rehearsed. (Of course, he found it impossible not to… Read more

  • School Vouchers:  Why Such a Contentious Issue?

      No, I didn’t vote for Donald Trump, and like many other college students my age, I also can’t stand the “Cheeto-in-Chief.” That being said, I don’t blindly dislike everything that comes forward from his administration. To that end, while watching his address to Congress, I was undoubtedly dissatisfied with certain things that he proposed… Read more

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  • Opinions, Sadness, Input

    Do you ever feel sad? Like there is something inside you and you just cannot get it out? Like you are climbing that mountain, trying and trying, but you never reach the top? We all feel this way sometimes, some more than others. The heavy weight on our shoulders hinders us from accomplishing what needs… Read more