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The Capitol building, as it should be. Safe. Protected. Symbolic. Photo courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol.

Anger. Confusion. Hurt. Embarrassment. January 6.

Highlights January 9, 2021

Eva Levin Copy Editor I’m confused. Yeah, that’s it. Confused. Befuddled. Disoriented. Muddled. After all, it’s not every day you see something so weird and abnormal you start to question an everyday...

Trump’s COVID ambiguity sends startling message to nation

Trump’s COVID ambiguity sends startling message to nation

Highlights October 25, 2020

Eva Levin copy editor I think the irony did it for me. He lied about the severity of it to his 300 million constituents. He peddled an unapproved drug as a cure. He mocked his opponent on national television...

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Trump administration’s vape ban shows good signs, yet red flags

Highlights October 16, 2019

Alya Mehrtash staff writer The Trump administration has finally taken a small step in the right direction with its plan to ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes. This ban, however, also highlights...

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Political Picnic episode 2: Impeachment inquiry marks major point in history, sets confusing precedent

Highlights September 27, 2019

Ava Seccuro co-editor-in-chief Catherine Gagulashvili co-editor-in-chief Alya Mehrtash staff writer This is the second episode of the Political Picnic podcast, in which we discuss hot button political...

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This image shows a satellite view of Hurricane Dorian at peak intensity (Level 5).

Trump is irrational, cruel when demanding Bahamian refugees have visas

Highlights September 17, 2019

Emma Newman staff writer Hurricane Dorian was supposed to hit Florida. As devastating as that would have been, the effects are even more catastrophic now that it hit the less-developed islands of the Bahamas. This...

President Barack Obama awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to Oprah Winfrey during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 20, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Oprah Winfrey isn’t the answer to Donald Trump

Highlights January 30, 2018

Evan Minniti staff writer The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle famously postulated that a vacuum couldn’t exist in nature and that something would inevitably come in to fill the gap. Modern-day physicists...

Girl Up fundraises at Beverly for women’s issues

Highlights November 6, 2017

Evan Minniti staff writer According to the United Nations (UN), women make up two thirds of the illiterate population worldwide. With women’s education becoming an increasingly important topic in the...

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Uncertainty continues to rise in Donald Trump’s first 100 days

Highlights May 1, 2017

Vivian Geilim opinion editor DISCLAIMER: I am a liberal. When I last wrote about Donald Trump in November, it solely revolved around his ineptitude to fit into the esteemed position of president of the...

Travel ban breakdown: what happened, whos affected?

Travel ban breakdown: what happened, who’s affected?

Highlights February 17, 2017

Explanation of  Trump's travel ban Ben Dahan news editor Natasha Dardashti social media editor On Friday, Jan. 27, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting immigration and travel...

What to expect when being political on social media

Highlights January 25, 2017

Veronica Pahomova co-editor-in-chief Social media. What once began as platforms for sending mass messages of funny cat videos have quickly evolved into outlets for political opinions. The election season...

Women’s March exhibits change

Highlights January 24, 2017

Keith Stone co-editor-in-chief There is no question that the Women’s March of Jan. 21, 2017 was a game changer. Record turnouts for rallies across the country meant that over one in every 100 Americans...

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Hillary supporters protest the 2016 presidential election.

Students use first amendment to protest presidential election

Highlights November 20, 2016

Vivian Geilim opinion editor When the nutrition bell rang on Nov. 15, many students rushed to the second floor patio, eager to witness the assembled protest as a result of the most recent presidential...

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