by Alex Marchante Nearly a decade and a half has passed since Glasgow band Franz Ferdinand released their hit single “Take Me Out” as part of their first, self-titled album in 2004. In 2018, the band released Always Ascending, their fifth studio album and first effort after the departure of original band member Nick McCarthy who…
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The Fight for Independence
by Alex Marchante Over 800 men and women have been left injured during a day that was scheduled to be historic in a different, less violent way. Sunday, October 1 was scheduled to be the date of the Catalonia referendum for independence from Spain. The wealthy northeastern region of Spain is mainly autonomous, with its…
The Other Side
By Alex Marchante I’ve lived in Athens for about 10 years now. By the time I graduate, I’ll have spent more time living in Athens than what I consider to be my home, Massachusetts. Although I don’t consider Athens my “home”, it is my literal home. I know most of these streets, most of these…
We, The Watchdogs
by Alex Marchante It hasn’t been easy being an aspiring journalist as of late. A combination of fake news sites like InfoWars and PolitiCops, far left and right pages like Occupy Democrats and Breitbart and even typo news sites like Abcnews.com.co has made the statement, “I’m a journalist” a punchline for some people. However, now…
Top Five Storylines Going Into Election Day
By: Alex Marchante It is finally here, Election Day 2016. For some or most people, tonight will be the culmination of the chaotic political whirlwind, until 2020. For other people, it will be the moment of the ultimate decision that will change the face of America in one way or the other. What can be said…
Not an option
By Alex Marchante What are you doing November 8th? If you’re thinking of just chilling on a Tuesday afternoon thinking there is nothing better to do, you’re wrong. There is one thing you could do that change the future of this country and your life. If you’re thinking that one average Joe or Joanne can’t…
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 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…
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