The Four “I”s in January
Now that the first month of the year has come to a close, it is time to reflect on how the events of January have…
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Make Way for Ella Emhoff: Stepdaughter of VP Kamala Harris Is the New Face of IMG
When it comes to daughters of powerful political figures in the U.S., there’s always an unspoken protocol to follow: have a polished public presence, be…
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President Biden Keeps His Promise, Restoring Power to the Marginalized
Since his campaign, President Joe Biden has vowed to make inclusivity and human rights the backbone of his presidency, and he is making major moves. His…
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A New Kind of Inauguration
Presidential inaugurations are a U.S. tradition. Much of the day follows a very specific set of activities and events that showcase the peaceful transition of…
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A Breakdown of Joe Biden’s Presidential Inauguration
Another monumental day in American history took place on Wednesday morning. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office on the…
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Why Has There Never Been A Female Vice President Before Kamala Harris?
We are quite lucky to have the right to vote for who we want to represent us in office and make big decisions. Around the…
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From Palm Trees to President: Laura McKinney
It might seem crazy to think, Penn State isn’t always the top school for everyone’s choice of college. Depending on where you live, your priorities are quite different and so is your search for a college. In Laura McKinney’s case, or you may know her as the 2019-20 President of the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA), Penn State wasn’t the obvious choice.
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Spring Graduation To Be Held in 2 Phases
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State President Eric Barron recently announced plans to postpone the University’s spring graduation ceremonies, causing a huge upset in…
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COVID-19 Is Transforming the 2020 Election
Presidential candidates are facing an array of challenges in terms of their usual campaign routines as COVID-19 continues to spread across the US. Campaigning is…
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Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 1969
In recent news, the unemployment rate has significantly decreased, and President Trump brought attention to it by posting multiple tweets earlier this month.
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Trump Impeachment Inquiry: What You Need to Know
Washington was rocked on September 24 as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump.
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Vote for Me, Penn State!
With the primary elections starting February 3, 2020, we can guess that Penn State will be playing host to several presidential hopefuls over the next half year.
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The “Who’s Who” on 2020 Presidential Candidates Thus Far
It seems like almost every day, a new candidate announces their campaign for the 2020 presidential election. With the current pool of contenders at 14, and many still expected to declare, keeping this increasingly diverse group of candidates straight is becoming a difficult task.
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Five Things to Know About Nancy Pelosi
In January, Nancy Pelosi replaced Paul Ryan as the Speaker of the House of Representative. Pelosi is seen as an important political figure and an inspiration to many people for a multitude of reasons.
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The Longest Government Shutdown in US History
At midnight on December 21, 2018, the U.S. federal government began its shutdown. By today, January 21, 2019, it has lasted 31 days making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history with no end in sight.
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The Erasure of an Identity
Recently, the Trump administration announced that they are working on narrowly defining gender as determined by genitalia at birth. The definition may only include sex…
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Grab ‘Em by the Midterms
This Tuesday, Nov. 6 marks 2018’s Midterm Election Day – and it’s a big one. This election is our first chance since the presidential election…
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Decoding Politics: 15 Terms to Understand
Nearly every piece of political news seems to introduce a new term, or some type of lingo, that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. Whether…
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The Other Midterms
At some point over the past few weeks, you’ve probably been stopped and asked if you’re registered to vote. If you’re flustered and in a…
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A New Genre in Music: Politics
With the current political climate in America, everything has seemingly become centered around politics.
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