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Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics update – May 18

Mia George and Daniel de Beer May 18, 2021

This column is now being written by Mia George and Daniel de Beer. We are excited to take over and hope that we can continue to inform our readers of politics and current events. Colombians protest...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – March 12

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr March 12, 2021

The Master of the Senate In divided government, compromise yields progress. Though the recent passage of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package on party lines may have blurred that fact, its reality will...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Feb. 12

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr February 12, 2021

Haitian instability warrants U.S. concern Haiti, a country within a region this column has yet to cover, has fallen into chaos in recent days.  President Jovenel Moise, according to the opposition,...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Feb. 9

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr February 9, 2021

Biden eyes bipartisan compromise In a moment of intense polarization, rare discussion between two political caucuses is refreshing, especially in Washington. But we forget that discussion is simply...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Jan. 29

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr January 29, 2021

Biden starts with a bang Van Jones said it best. On CNN, former President Obama’s senior advisor, gave a refreshing take on the new administration's adherence to normality: “It's mesmerizing just...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Jan. 15

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr January 15, 2021

Capitol calamity yields Trump’s second impeachment Insurrection, impeachment and inauguration. In U.S. history, these three events are seldom found in the same year, nevermind the same month. Yet,...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Dec. 11

Cameron Spurr, Lead News Editor December 11, 2020

Brexit clock ticks toward midnight The U.K. and the E.U. are stuck in a stalemate, negotiating terms of exactly how the two should sever ties. Talks in Brussels, debates in Parliament, a media whirlwind....

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Dec. 4

Cameron Spurr and Sal Cerrell December 4, 2020

As Biden transitions to power, Senate runoffs loom The 2020 U.S. election puzzle will need to wait until 2021 to be completed. We know exactly who will be taking the seat in the White House and in those...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Nov. 20

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr November 20, 2020

The end of the Trump-Fox romance Trump’s exit from the White House, filled with kicking and screaming, could be preceded by a similarly messy breakup with Fox News. After four years of an oddly impassioned...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Nov. 11

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr November 13, 2020

A troubling Trump response Delivering a speech in the West Wing of the White House Nov. 4, as supporters wildly clapped him on and his children smiled phonily, U.S. President Trump declared himself...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Nov. 6

Cameron Spurr and Sal Cerrell November 6, 2020

To preface this Politics Update, we simply did not expect to be writing this column with incomplete election results. Thus, instead of reflecting on the winners of the 2020 election as we presumed we would...

Opinions Editor: Print Daniel de Beer and Lead Opinions Editor Mia George break down the most important political stories of the past week.

Politics Update – Oct. 27

Sal Cerrell and Cameron Spurr October 27, 2020

Biden and Trump spar one last time After the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, many were left wondering if it would be the last showing between...

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