The guide to being offended — I want my opinion coming out of your mouth
I consider myself very open-minded to topics, so long as they aren’t offensive. My life has changed for the better since I’ve learned how to take things more personally. I […]
Tag: Politics
Lambasting liberty — An assault on journalism is an assault on freedom
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, those who give up liberty for security deserve neither and will get neither. In the wake of his recent attacks on journalists, President Donald Trump’s press […]
Extinguishing apathy — There are ways to stay involved in politics, even when it seems hopeless
Now, more than ever, is the time to start becoming more politically active. Some people dedicate their lives to political action, while others blink an eye toward politics once every […]
More than a hostess — Melania Trump will find her place in a long line of first ladies
Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Michelle Obama. All of these women share a prestigious commonality — a lifetime membership to the first ladies club. I have always been fascinated […]
Why he went Red — UI student discusses why he rooted for President Donald Trump
During a period of political labels and polarization, University of Idaho student Justin Marino remains unaffiliated with either of the major U.S. political parties, as both are too self-serving for […]
Blue shows through — The future of the Western U.S. may be bluer than expected
The future of the United States is changing, shifting the scales of how our nation and its resources will be viewed and used. The Western U.S. has traditionally been a […]
Knock on wood — ASUI election brought seven senators to the team
University of Idaho’s student body voted seven senators into next semester’s ASUI Senate. Around 1,300 Vandals voted — nearly 13 percent of the total UI student body. The end result […]
Civil rights exercised — Palouse locals protest against President-elect Donald Trump
New York businessman Donald Trump was elected to be the 45th president of the United States Tuesday night, and not everyone on the Palouse was happy about it. Within hours, […]
Reflecting on the election — Many of us thought Trump would not be our next president
When I woke up Tuesday morning, I — like a large majority of Americans — thought there was no way Donald Trump could be our next president. Clearly, even more […]