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Are we a country of racist, sexist, white supremacists?

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor November 15, 2016

The results are in, the votes have been tallied. Tears have been shed, protests have been launched. America, Donald J. Trump will be our next president. In the aftermath of the general election, the...

The state of millennials: A look at the way we are acting

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2016

So, how about that election? In a nearly 50/50 popular vote, but a strong 290-232 Electoral College win, Donald Trump has become President-elect. He’ll become the 45th president of the U.S. on Jan....

Oakland County during the 2016 election

John Bozick, Web Editor November 15, 2016

  While a majority of the population's focus may be drawn to Donald Trump’s historic victory in the presidential election, some of the significant victories also came at the local and...

Academic left shelters students from diversity of thought

Alex Stevens, Political Contributor November 15, 2016

Last week, after the election of President-elect Donald Trump, Oakland University President George Hynd released a letter to students and faculty reminding us “that regardless of what is taking place...

Politics of the rural poor

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter November 9, 2016

So many residents of the rural poor seem to vote against their best interests, according to Philip Lewin. Lewin, assistant professor of sociology at Florida Atlantic University, gave his lecture titled...

Pro-activity is needed to see a better future

Isaac Martin, Political Columnist November 1, 2016

Election Day is upon us. Less than 144 hours separate us from one of the most important days of the year. Yet, as I talk to many of my peers around campus, it seems that there is a sense of resignation...

Professor Randall Balmer of Dartmouth College speaks at Oakland University about religion and politics.

Evangelism and politics discussed in Dartmouth professor’s lecture

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2016

How Christian evangelicals have treated Donald Trump this election season was one topic addressed by Professor Randall Balmer when he visited Oakland University last week. Balmer gave his lecture “Improbable...

Presidential round-up: A quick voter’s guide

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief November 1, 2016

Next Tuesday, it’ll be time to hit the voting polls and pick a new president. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide to the top four presidential candidates on Michigan’s ballot (according to the Michigan...

Final presidential debate breakdown

John Bozick, Web Editor October 25, 2016

Tensions were high as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton met for the final debate, which could very well decide the winner of the 2016 election. Taking place at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the...

The battle for last: Clinton, Trump and the American people

Isaac Martin, Political Columnist October 25, 2016

In 13 days, Americans will have a doozy of a choice at the polls. The presidential election of 2016 pits two caricatures against one another. Both candidates are historically unpopular and have historically...

What to expect on the ballot this November

What to expect on the ballot this November

Edward Zilincik, Contributor October 18, 2016
For the first time since 1963, Michigan will have no statewide proposals on the ballot this Election Day.

A closer look: Trump’s campaign makes great case for limiting government power

Alex Stevens, Political Columnist October 11, 2016

This week, audio uncovered by The Washington Post confirmed what most of us already knew about Donald Trump: he’s a pretty awful human being. If that wasn’t clear before this week, consider that...

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