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Journalism: The Dangerous Fight for Freedom

Gabrielle Safian, Politics Writer January 25, 2016

One of the most dangerous jobs today is journalism. Uncovering the hidden secrets in international affairs and releasing groundbreaking stories has had serious consequences. In America, journalists are...

Hillary Feeling the Bern

Hillary Feeling the Bern

Bernie Sanders Surpasses Clinton in Caucus States
Megan Neuman, Politics Writer January 25, 2016

Recent polls released this past week have shown a surge in support for Senator Bernie Sanders as the caucus elections in Iowa rapidly approach. In poll done by Quinnipiac University, Senator Sanders...

Conflicts with Drones Surge

Conflicts with Drones Surge

Danielle Weschler, Guest Contributor January 22, 2016

The growing popularity of the use of drones has sparked thoughts on whether or not the United States government should place regulations on the device. Since drones are so cheap and easy to obtain, some...

Money Laundering Scandal Erupts in Florida Police Department

Money Laundering Scandal Erupts in Florida Police Department

Huma Ilyas, Political Writer January 21, 2016

Recently, FBI Agents and the Miami-Herald uncovered that the Bal Harbour Police Department and the Glades County Sheriff’s Office had been setting up vast money laundering schemes. The Bal Harbour Police...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05:  U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks about his efforts to increase federal gun control in the East Room of the White House January 5, 2016 in Washington, DC. Without approval from Congress, Obama is sidestepping the legislative process with executive actions to expand background checks for some firearm purchases and step up federal enforcement of existing gun laws.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Obama Sparks Controversy Over Gun Regulations

Doug Marr, Politics Writer January 21, 2016

ñIncreasing gun regulations has always been one of the goals of President Obama’s administration, but progress thus far has been arrested due to opposition in Congress. However, the president’s speech...

Unguided Iranian Missiles Land in the Vicinity of Western Ships

Unguided Iranian Missiles Land in the Vicinity of Western Ships

Shaan Khan, Politics Writer January 20, 2016

On December 26, Western crew members aboard the USS Harry S. Truman and several other Western craft came to a fearful surprise.  While sailing through the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of Oman, the...

Source: The Daily Mail

Paris Attacks’ Influence on the Syrian Refugee Admittance Process

Huma Ilyas, Politics Writer January 20, 2016

Since the November 2015 attacks in Paris, there have been many controversial arguments regarding the process of admitting Syrian refugees in the United States. The fundamental question is, will America...

Source: Voice of America News

Political Division over Syrian Refugees in America

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer January 19, 2016

A current and pressing issue today revolves around the crumbling Middle East. Many terrorist groups such as IS (commonly known as ISIS) and Al-Qaeda are wreaking havoc in Syria and globally. Understandably...

Ammon Bundy speaks with reporters during a news conference at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.

Source: Time Magazine

Oregon Militia Standoff Continues

Laura Grajales, Politics Writer January 5, 2016

What started out as a legal battle between the Hammond family and the state has turned into a full-scale militia standoff in a federal government building in Oregon. Led by Ammon and Ryan Bundy, an anti-government...

President Obama Addresses the Nation on ISIL

President Obama Addresses the Nation on ISIL

Gabrielle Safian, Politics Writer December 22, 2015

On December 6, President Obama addressed the nation on his plans to keep America a safe place and fight ISIL. “I have no greater responsibility than the safety of the American people,” Obama said...

Source: theconversation.com

Paris Climate Conference Reaches Historic Agreement

Megan Neuman, Politics Writer December 21, 2015

Earlier this month, delegates from 195 countries met at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris to discuss the historic climate change plan.  After a grueling two weeks, an agreement was...

Support For ISIS Within The U.S. Rises

Support For ISIS Within The U.S. Rises

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer December 16, 2015

ISIS has been growing in power in the Middle East, with many nations trying to keep it at bay. The militant group arose as, partially, the result of American support for al-Qaeda. In the 1980s, the United...

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