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TikTok faces potential ban

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor December 20, 2024

In April 2024, President Joe Biden signed a bill requiring TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company. ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, has resisted Biden's demands, planning another appeal before...

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Where Harris went wrong

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 20, 2024

In light of Donald Trump’s recent victory, one should examine where his opponent, VP Kamala Harris, went wrong. Maybe she was dealt a bad hand of cards, and pure luck was at play. However, it can be...

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Israel hits Iranian military targets 

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 6, 2024

On Oct. 26, in a daring missile attack, the Israeli military hit numerous military sites across Iran. The attacks follow an Iranian missile barrage in Israel, as well as Israel's wars in Lebanon and Gaza...

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Politicians fight over Hurricane Helene

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter October 16, 2024

Hurricane Helene has carved a path of destruction through many parts of the Southern United States. Unsurprisingly, the public conversation has turned political, with candidates vying for advantages in...

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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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Dear Mr. President: Here’s how you can win

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 12, 2024

For some, another four years of President Joe Biden in the oval office is heaven. For others, it’s a nightmare. No matter one’s opinion, a future is possible where Biden prevails and earns another...

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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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America’s third choice: The beliefs of RFK Jr.

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter April 24, 2024

The American 2024 presidential election is proving to be unlike any other in the nation's history. One reason for this unusualness is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — an Independent candidate for president who...

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The presidential election heats up

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 27, 2024

With 1,639 delegates secured, Donald Trump is now the official nominee of the Republican party for the 2024 United States presidential election. 1,215 delegates were needed to secure the nomination, thus...

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Congress moves forward with bill to ban TikTok

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 20, 2024

Congress is continuing its plan of banning TikTok for American users. The extremely popular social media platform may be banned for all Americans due to foreign security concerns. The vote in the House...

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