A Post-Trump Conversation with Jose Moreno
The election of Donald Trump as the 45th president has had a visible impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political views or affiliations. The November election…
Election 2016
A Post-Trump Conversation With President Casey
The election of Donald Trump as president has had a definite impact on the student body of McDaniel, no matter their political views or affiliation. While some students celebrate victory,…
The Path Forward
Although Donald Trump did not win the popular vote, he did win the electoral vote, bringing him to presidency. With the results of the presidential election, many Americans might face…
A Time to Cry, A Time to Fight
The news today shook me to the core. It made me not want to roll out of bed, perhaps in the hope that if I curled up and slept all…
The Young Republicans Club: Promoting Political Dialogue
On Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. students gather in Hill 015 to calmly engage in discussions of political theory and their interpretations of current events. These students comprise McDaniel’s recently reformed…
Why I’m Still with Her
I’ve already sent my ballot in, as I hope most non-local college students have. I sent it in weeks ago, and I voted for Hillary Clinton for President. And I…
The 2016 Presidential Candidates on Higher Education
Hillary Clinton The cost of a college education has become a central issue in Democrat Hillary Clinton’s platform, with the candidate believing that the cost of education is holding the economy…
Anyone But Trump
I truly have nothing truly original to say about Donald Trump anymore. I could call him a misogynist, a xenophobe, or even say he’s the spawn of Satan, but people…
Trump Supporters: A Stigma
Editor’s note: this article was written before the string of sexual assault allegations regarding Mr. Trump. Geraci has not withdrawn his support. Among their generally more left-leaning peers, young Trump…
Donald Trump: Idiot or Genius?
When asked to describe Donald Trump, perhaps for many the words “idiot,” “racist,” or “orange” come to mind; however, maybe the word “genius” will prove to be more fitting. While his campaign…
A Look at the Presidential Candidates’ Positions
Though there are four candidates running for presidency, only Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be in the first debate on Sep. 26th. The following details their positions on immigration, taxation, healthcare, as…
Falling Down the Hill
The first week of my junior year was hard. Not because my classes are overwhelming, nor readjusting to Glar. It doesn’t even relate to my attempts at salvaging my neglected social life….
A Quick Guide to the Maryland Primary
The Maryland Primary is over now, and with the results in, here’s what you need to know: Presidential Race: Hillary Clinton swept through the state, garnering 63% of the vote,…
Reasons to Get in a Voting Booth
Now, I know many of you will not vote today. Voter turnout in the United States is notoriously low, especially in primary contests. And even with year seeing an uptick…