Opinion: Politicizing Children for Spectacle
On Penn State’s campus, sporadic demonstrations by various groups are not uncommon. However, one in particular stands out. They can be seen holding signs that…
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Mike Johnson Selected as New Speaker of the House
On October 25, Mike Johnson was elected as Speaker of the House, becoming the 56th speaker in the history of the United State’s government. As…
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The latest updates of the Texas Border Crisis
The state of Texas is taking the border crisis into its own hands. Over the past year, the number of illegal border crossings has increased…
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The Tennessee Three: History unfolding before us
In the wake of increasing gun violence in America over the last decade, the call for gun reform has become more pressing than ever. Despite…
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What’s Going on With Abortion Pill Access?
Two federal judges. Two opposing decisions. So, what does that mean for the rest of us? The situation is a complicated one, with a lot…
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Welcome to the Party: New Faces Expected to Run for President in 2024
It feels as though the only names we have been hearing in the political world have been Joe Biden and Donald Trump for far too…
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Is it tick-tock on TikTok?
For years now, the government has been saying that they are working on banning TikTok. The app, which so many of us aimlessly scroll on…
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Updates on the Indictment of President Trump
Over the past few weeks, the news has been flooded with accusations and speculation about former President Donald Trump. Will President Trump turn himself in?…
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Get worried about HB 999
A college and universities goal is to create an environment for every student to feel welcome. With your tuition dollars, every part of your public…
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Anti-Trans Legislation: A Continuing and Worsening Issue
In the past week, Tennessee legislation has made anti-LGBTQ+ developments that could potentially harm the safety of members of the community. These bills, along with…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Protests
Historically speaking, college protests are a huge part of not only the American experience but the college experience as well, and a little less than…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2022 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Isaiah Johnson
The sky really is the limit for poised and professional Isaiah Johnson, a second-year student majoring in international politics with a minor in French. Johnson’s…
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Paul Pelosi: Attacked in His San Francisco Home
On Oct. 28, at Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco residence, her husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked with a hammer by David DePape….
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The U.K. has a Prime Minister Problem
If you’ve been looking at international news recently, you probably have seen a lot of developments in the United Kingdom. This year has been filled…
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The Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan is Live
On Monday, Oct. 17, the Biden Administration announced the applications for the student loan forgiveness plan are now live. Since the applications have been live,…
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Italys’ Right-Winged Shift
Giorgia Meloni won Italy’s general election on September 25, which puts her in great position to become future prime minister. This would be Italy’s first…
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Saved by the Bell: Trump Granted Special Master in Mar-a-Lago Investigation
Former President Donald Trump officially allowed to proceed with appointing special master in the ongoing criminal investigation concerning documents from his Mar-a-Lago estate. This ruling…
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France’s 2022 Presidential Election
From the storming of the Bastille to a history of public executions by guillotine, French politics has a fascinating and long history. With the war…
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Donald Trump & the White House Documents
He may not be our president anymore, but Donald Trump’s been making more and more headlines as of late for incredibly odd reasons — all…
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Alt-Right Political Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Scheduled to Speak at Penn State
“The blatant disregard by the PSU Administration over the Milo Yiannopoulos event is unacceptable and proves that they only care about queer lives whenever it’s…
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