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Trump’s 100 Day Plan

December 1, 2016

Similar to publicly releasing tax returns, announcing a plan for the first 100 days in office has become a customary practice for newly-elected presidents. In a brief video published on Monday, Donald...

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The Human Side of the Economy

December 1, 2016

As a college student studying political science, I’m used to hearing about the economy almost like it’s a game. While political parties fight over who can best get that unemployed percentage down,...

A Writers Apology

A Writer’s Apology

December 1, 2016

A few weeks removed from the 2016 election, here is what's obvious: first, Hillary Clinton lost the election, which left the glass ceiling painfully intact. Furthermore, the Republican party was not dismantled...

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Kaepernick’s Praise of Fidel Castro Undermines Credibility

December 1, 2016

Colin Kaepernick is in the hot seat once again. First, he admitted to staying home and not voting on election day. Now he has come under criticism for wearing a shirt and making remarks appearing to lionize...

H2H: Efficacy of the Electoral College?

December 1, 2016

Keep the College, Needs Alteration Nicholas Coleman, Kyle Ruscigno Although commonly forgotten, election days rarely represent the total amount of ballots cast; rather, with the advent of early voting,...

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Trump’s Economic Plan

November 30, 2016

As Donald Trump begins the arduous process of establishing an administration, further details are beginning to emerge regarding his economic vision. Throughout his campaign, the president-elect ran on...

H2H: Flag Burning, Righteous Indignation or Disrespectful Act?

H2H: Flag Burning, Righteous Indignation or Disrespectful Act?

November 29, 2016

Flag Burning Is the Ultimate Expression of Free Speech Connor Richards Following the shocking and unforgettable result of the 2016 presidential election, thousands throughout the country were moved...

Flag Burning is Unnecessary and Disrespectful

Flag Burning is Unnecessary and Disrespectful

November 29, 2016

Protests have been forming all over the country and the world, with people taking a stand against United States President-elect Donald Trump. Peaceful protests can be effective in facilitating change,...

Dont Give in to Fear, Respect Refugees

Don’t Give in to Fear, Respect Refugees

November 29, 2016

Since 2015, I have worked with refugees here in Salt Lake City. It has been one of the most rewarding causes I have been a part of. In November 2015, the tragic bombings occurred in Paris and the conversation...

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Replacing Partisan Fear and Mistrust With Understanding and Unity

November 28, 2016

George Washington famously warned against the dangers of partisanship in the U.S. in his farewell address way back in 1796: “The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit...