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The importance of media literacy in the age of misinformation

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor October 2, 2024

Media literacy — the ability to use critical thinking when consuming media — has become an absolute necessity in our digital age. “Fake news,” although an overused and sometimes laughable term,...

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Immigrants are not eating ‘cats and dogs:’ Unpacking Trump’s debate comments

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 25, 2024

The town of Springfield Ohio has recently become the focus of media conversation on immigration. Following former President Donald Trump's claims about immigrant Haitians during a recent debate, the discussion...

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Trump faces an assassination attempt … again

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor September 25, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 15, former President Donald Trump came close to an assassination attempt while golfing near West Palm Beach, Florida. This is the second instance of an attack on his life in two months....

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Trump and Harris face off in presidential debate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor September 18, 2024

On Sept. 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met face to face for the second presidential debate of the election year. Following President Biden’s poor performance in the...

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What the polls say about the presidential race

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 18, 2024

Recent polls suggest that the two major party presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, are practically tied in the popular vote. This fact has important...

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RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard endorse Donald Trump for president

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 11, 2024

Two ex-Democrats, Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have decided to endorse Donald Trump for president of the United States. Their reasonings are a blend of personal reasons and discovered overlaps...

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Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump on X

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor August 21, 2024

On Aug. 12, former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk sat down for an interview on X – a social media platform owned by Musk. Elon completed the acquisition of X in October 2022 and changed the name...

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Meet JD Vance: Trump’s VP pick

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor July 24, 2024

On July 15, former President Donald Trump officially selected JD Vance as the Vice President for his campaign. This decision was made on the opening night of the Republican National Convention (RNC)....

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Trump assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor July 24, 2024

The 2024 race for the presidential office has been relatively uneventful. However, the past few days have been filled with shocking advancements. From an attempted assassination attempt to fallout after...

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The fallout after the debate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor July 10, 2024

On June 27, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump met in Atlanta, Ga. to have the first presidential debate for the upcoming election. The discussion ranged from topics about abortion to...

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The Comeback Kid: Trump’s Guide to Winning “Yuge”

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 12, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is doing better than expected in the polls right now — even while fighting legal battles. There’s no doubt that a victory is possible (but difficult) for him come election...

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RFK’s enduring fight: An updated look at his persistent campaign

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor May 22, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is still in the presidential race, so let’s take a look at his lasting campaign that has withstood turmoil from both sides of the political scale. Campaigning on the idea of...

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