The Syrian refugee crisis has been on the forefront of many people’s minds. Some worry about human rights violations and the atrocities being committed while others worry about the threat of terrorism. Many argue that terrorism and the rise of Islamic extremism is justification enough to keep Syrian refugees out of our country. But, just how easy is it to get here in the first place?
Category: Politics
Kaepernick’s Protest: American as Apple Pie
By Lauren Kallenberg In the midst of a polarizing Presidential election, politics have breached all aspects of American life, most recently creating a dichotomy within the once-unifying world of sports. The contamination of politics into the National Football League has left sports fans and political aficionados alike questioning exactly what contemporary Americanism is supposed to…
His Kneel
by Isaiah Joseph Spreading like wildfire, taking a knee during the national anthem has impacted the sports realm significantly. It has invigorated much stir within the athletic realm that is beginning to spread beyond the confines of the sporting arena. It was Colin Kaepernick’s third preseason game against the Green Bay Packers that the world…
Five Things You Must Know Before the First Presidential Debate
By: Alex Marchante It’s the moment that the entire country has been waiting for: Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton vs. Republican Party candidate Donald Trump. With the first of three presidential debates coming tonight, it is impossible to not get caught up on the presidential frenzy with just over six weeks until Election Day. To…
What is Brexit and Why is Everyone Freaking Out?
By: Alex Marchante Last Thursday was a site of madness across the global media at the result that the citizens of the United Kingdom had voted to leave the European Union via referendum. The end result of the voting sent shockwaves throughout Europe and the entire world, especially when looking at the stock markets at the end of…
The Ugly Truth
by Cheyenne Brown Profiling is everywhere. Imagine going through life knowing that everywhere you go and everything you do will be judged in some shape or form. Imagine being judged for the type of clothes you wear, but others don’t know you can’t afford anything else. Imagine being profiled as a terrorist or a gang-banger…
The Media’s Endorsement
by Alex Marchante As this primary season continues its path from state to state, it seems like mainstream media has proven to hate Bernie Sanders more and more every passing day. Most, if not all mainstream media, from CNN to the New York Times to the Washington Post, have covered the Race for the White…
Middle Ground
By James Caleb Saffo I’ve always been a bit of an idealist. Much of that bright-eyed optimism has been replaced by a cynicism that only the real world can create, but when it comes to the things that I am passionate about, I still just can’t help myself. I first tasted passion for the results…
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