Tuition in 2016 Politics: What’s Next?
Although it is not even 2016 yet, the campaign race is in full swing. Where do the five Democratic and 18 Republican candidates stand on the swelling costs of higher education? Most, if…
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With a New Clinton Campaign, Awareness of Gender Representation in Media Is Vital
With the recent announcement of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential candidacy gaining attention in the mainstream media, it seems necessary to remind the public to be wary of media messages. Throughout…
The Plight of American Politics: Hyper-partisanship
Gridlock. Frustration. Irritable politicians. American politics has an issue that has caused the government to shut down and enraged many Americans. This issue is hyper-partisanship. Hyper-partisanship is the reason why…
North Carolina Voting Legislation: Even 12 Year Olds Aren’t Impressed
As Madison Kimrey takes to the podium and is introduced, the crowd claps for her. Nervously she laughs, stating, “I just got ten time more nervous” and the crowd laughs,…
Republicans Change House Rules to Shut Down Government
So I’ve been keeping a close eye on the government and how they’re dealing with this whole “government shutdown” and I have to say, I’ve felt like everyone in government…
Four Questions Where Your Vote Could Make a Difference
As Election Day approaches, there appears to be little intrigue around Maryland’s votes on November 7. As has become the norm in recent decades, Maryland’s federal elections (for the President,…
Debate #3: Foreign Policy
Last night’s third and final presidential debate was on foreign policy, a subject which usually matters little to voters. As James Carville put it during Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign, what…
Campaign Platforms for College Students
As election time grows nearer, students at McDaniel have started to become more politically active than usual. Watching President Obama and Mitt Romney deliver campaign speeches on television and researching…
Political Controversy in Budapest
BUDAPEST- Political tension over the new Hungarian constitution continues in Budapest, capital city of Hungary, and home to many McDaniel students studying at the school’s sister campus abroad. Controversy arose…
The Big Deal Behind Protect IP and SOPA
Depending on where one goes on the Internet, people generally find two narratives about this bill. One of which often proposed by the critics is how this bill will stifle…
Thoughts on the Near Government Shutdown
Some of you may have heard about the government potentially shutting down because of a lack of progress over federal deficit talks. The budget problem is just as serious as…
Just What the Heck is a Libertarian Anyway?
As the Vice President of the Libertarian club here on the college campus, what I’ve noticed about the Libertarian Club is that there are a lot of diverse opinions in…
UN Millieum goals reciece mixed reactions years later
Jacob Siegel Staff Reporter The world has 1 billion people in living in extreme poverty, including in the United States. Issues such as poverty, illness, and premature death, are “problem[s]…