Trump makes sweeping changes in his first year back

Josh Imhof | features editor The National Guard in United States cities. Peace in Gaza. The capturing of foreign leaders. Mass deportations. Strikes on Iran. A record breaking government shutdown. The Epstein files. The end of the penny. All since Jan. 20, 2025 — the day President Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time. “It’s been a very tumultuous and divisive year,” said Riley … Continue reading Trump makes sweeping changes in his first year back

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Staff Ed: Trump’s golden ticket

As America’s capitalistic tendencies grow more prevalent, so do the people who orchestrate and/or benefit from it. Now, under President Donald Trump’s second administration, the United States has seen one of the biggest shifts toward America’s continuing commodification — the “Trump Gold Card.” For the measly price of $1 million and a $15,000 processing fee, any person outside of the U.S. can immediately buy their … Continue reading Staff Ed: Trump’s golden ticket

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Staff Editorial: Don’t let him call you a pig!

“A third-rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out.” “Are you stupid?” “Quiet, piggy.” These scathing comments made by President Donald Trump toward female reporters have dominated the headlines over the past few weeks and are the most recent example of his “honest,” “frank” and “respectful” demeanor, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. But these outbursts are anything but. Journalists have asked … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Don’t let him call you a pig!

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How will new caps on federal loans affect higher education?

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor As a health sciences major, Jermaine Taylor is worried about his future when it comes to federal loan caps. “If I can’t afford grad school, that’s going to derail my plans,” Taylor said. In November, the U.S. Department of Education concluded a negotiation rulemaking session and agreed on the federal student loan-related changes within President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful … Continue reading How will new caps on federal loans affect higher education?

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Lessons to be learned from last week’s election

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor The Democrats have finally broken their losing streak, but they need to take notes on what worked. The outcome of last week’s elections are starting to show what it will require for the Democratic party to take back control of the White House in 2028. After a crushing blow in the 2024 presidential election, the Democrats needed a win more … Continue reading Lessons to be learned from last week’s election

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Medical professors weigh in on Trump’s Tylenol comments

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Tammy Hughes, a professor of school psychology at Duquesne, said President Donald Trump’s advice for pregnant women to not use acetaminophen because of supposed links to autism is not informed by rigorous research. “It’s very hard to walk these things back. When you say stuff that can catch hold, and then you’re like ‘oh no sorry that wasn’t right,’ people … Continue reading Medical professors weigh in on Trump’s Tylenol comments

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Staff Editorial: Americans need to step up

On Sept. 23, The New York Times opinions columnist Thomas Friedman published an opinion piece about his observations of Ukrainians fighting for their democracy as war ravaged their country. For over three and a half years, the country has battled Russia as bombs and missiles have leveled cities and killed countless soldiers and civilians on both sides. However, Friedman was referring to a different battle. … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Americans need to step up

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Trump’s use of National Guard could undermine local efforts to reduce crime, experts say

Josh Imhof | features editor In his latest move to crackdown on crime in the United States, President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 15 that he would be sending the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis. This decision comes a little over a month after the National Guard was deployed in Washington, D.C., and amid growing speculation that he would be deploying troops in Chicago as … Continue reading Trump’s use of National Guard could undermine local efforts to reduce crime, experts say

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“Trumpisms:” the backbone of Trump’s political strategy

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Before he became the 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump was known as a media personality. Most well known for hosting and co-producing “The Apprentice” and making a cameo appearance in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” the idea of president was just a talking point for comedians. Lacking the traditional qualifications and experience tied … Continue reading “Trumpisms:” the backbone of Trump’s political strategy

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The Duke on Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Staff Editorial American conservative political figure Charlie Kirk was killed Wednesday afternoon in what was meant to be the first of a series of speaking engagements for his organization Turning Point USA. Graphic videos from the event show him being shot from a distance, slumping over and gushing blood from his neck. Our democracy is built on our ability as citizens to express our political … Continue reading The Duke on Charlie Kirk’s assassination

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