The mixed bag of Biden’s first year

Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Jan. 27, 2022 The news this past week has been an overload of reviews and numbers on President Joe Biden’s first year in office. The start of Biden’s presidency was less than normal, leading off with the Jan. 6 insurrection that disrupted the count of electoral votes necessary to officially place the former vice president in office. Despite the rocky … Continue reading The mixed bag of Biden’s first year

Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

Colleen Hammond | News editor 11/5/2020 On the eve of one of the most contentious elections in modern history, democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hosted his final campaign rally at Heinz Field. To adhere to social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 prevention tactics, the outdoor, drive-thru rally featured dozens of cars packed with Biden supporters in masks and Biden-Harris shirts. While Biden and his running mate … Continue reading Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

Government shutdown over, fiscal debate looms

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor The government shutdown may be over and the fight to raise the debt ceiling got a temporary reprieve, but economic experts said the coming budget battles will be much more significant. Last week, President Barack Obama signed a deal that passed Congress to end the 16-day shutdown, bringing 800,000 furloughed federal employees back to work. A 285-144 vote … Continue reading Government shutdown over, fiscal debate looms