By Akeem Ivory Staff Writer I am indifferent to Donald Trump’s win. Is it because I don’t think politics are impactful? No. Is it because I don’t care about some of the extremely offensive statements he has made? No. Is it because I don’t care about his policies? No. The reason why I’m not losing […]
Category: Perspectives
Posted inOpinion, Politics
Trump through the eyes of a Latina
By: Lili Ramirez Staff Writer My heart sank into my stomach as they announced Donald Trump the new elected president of the United States. I embrace being a woman, I am proud of my Mexican roots, and it is a privilege for me to be American, but on Nov. 8, America let me down. I […]
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America can and must do better than Donald Trump
By Da’ Ron Frost Opinion Editor As you all know, egotistical, arrogant, misinformed, racist, misogynistic bully Donald Trump was elected the next president of the United States of America. Now that Trump won the election, I have to accept a man with no prior political experience to lead this country for the next four years, […]
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Dia de los Muertos honors the dead, and upholds cultural tradition
By Erik Flores Staff Writer Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition originating from Mexico, where families honor and remember their deceased relatives. People celebrate by creating altars for their departed loved ones that are filled with their favorite foods and drinks. These are typically adorned with candles, sugar skulls […]
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Advice to the next president: Put equality first
President Obama’s second term is coming to an end, and it is time for a new president to take office. The dust is still settling from Tuesday’s election, one of the ugliest in history, but no matter the winner, we hope all students eligible on this campus voted. Voting is an American right that became […]