Sign of the Times

The American People Lost in the Presidential Debates

October 27, 2020 by

Marisol Cruz talks about this year's presidential debates and explains why the American people were the biggest loser.
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Generation Meme: How Humor Shapes Our History

October 20, 2020 by

Yuriko Chavez discusses humor as a coping mechanism during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Prop 22 and the Tech Industry’s Continued Exploitation of Gig Workers

October 13, 2020 by

Katie Caracciolo implores readers to vote no on Prop 22 this November.
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Fear Demagoguery, Not Judges

October 2, 2020 by

Nathan Lee presents warns against the dangers of demagoguery that seek to exploit the judicial branch.
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Young, Socially Hungry and Contracting COVID-19

September 25, 2020 by

Carley Weiler talks with I.V. residents about their experiences with COVID-19 and encourages students to stay diligent with wearing their masks and distancing.
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Why the Rise of QAnon is a Cause for Concern

September 18, 2020 by

Surya Swaroop unpacks the history and implications of the insidious conspiracy theory, QAnon, tracking its influence on political instability.
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Should You Support Fast Fashion During the Pandemic?

September 10, 2020 by

Anum Damani questions whether we should support fast fashion brands or not in the context of the pandemic.
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Kamala Harris as VP: The Saving Grace or Downfall of Joe Biden

September 3, 2020 by

Sara Rubin discusses the decision to choose Senator Kamala Harris to be former Vice President Joe Biden's running mate.
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A True Secular Government

August 7, 2020 by

Nathan Lee explores the deep connection between religion and government in America, noting how it contrasts greatly with other global perspectives.
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Guns, Germs, and Steeling for the Future

May 23, 2020 by

Emily Kocis rejects the recent labeling of firearm business as essential during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Should Not Be Used as an Excuse To Implement Abortion Bans

April 30, 2020 by

Surya Swaroop shares her disdain for rollbacks on abortion amidst a global pandemic.
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Biden Or Bust

April 29, 2020 by

Sophia Lovell discusses the importance of voting regardless of whether your first-choice candidate is the nominee.
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When One Party Commits Voter Suppression, Democracy Suffers

April 15, 2020 by

Wisconsin is a microcosm of the national political sphere. The issues with voter suppression that arose on April 7 are being spoken of all across the country.
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Trump is Not the Leader We Need Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 31, 2020 by

Surya Swaroop describes how our president is mishandling the current heath crisis.
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Following the Money: How Big Oil is Backing Candidates

March 2, 2020 by , and

With Election Day swiftly approaching, Sheina Crystal, Kayla Gorman and Miranda O'Brien investigate the ties between Big Oil and local political candidates.
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