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Nikki Haley and the fight for reproductive rights

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley opposes abortion.
Here is what Nikki Haley’s pro-life stance could mean for reproductive rights across the nation.
Noel Sassoon, Deputy Opinions Editor March 20, 2023

In early February, Nikki Haley, a Republican who formerly served as the governor of South Carolina, announced that she will be running for president in the upcoming 2024 election. According to the New Yorker, Haley is the “first Republican to challenge Trump in next year’s primary.”  One of...

So, we overturned Roe vs. Wade. Now what?

The court's reversal of the Roe v. Wade ruling has saved and impacted lives across the country.
While the overturning of Roe vs. Wade appears to be a good start, it is simply not enough in order to save unborn lives.
Zoe Ware, Freelance Writer January 25, 2023

In June of 2022, the Supreme Court made the unexpected decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, which was the case law that federally protected women’s right to abortion. Now, abortion is no longer considered a constitutional right, and each state will determine whether they will continue to allow abortions. While...

Will Roe v. Wade affect access to contraceptives?

Will Roe v. Wade affect access to contraceptives?
Lauren Good, Staff Writer September 17, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked controversy and concern among many United States citizens. With the notable legislation removed after having been established for many years, those who are concerned wonder what will come next. Other legislation has come into...

Russian troop buildup sparks concern of invasion

Russian troop buildup sparks concern of invasion
Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion case and Senator Robert Dole dies.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2021

Between 95,000 and 100,000 Russian troops have amassed on the border between Russia and Ukraine, leading to warnings from the Biden administration that the Russian military may be planning to invade Ukraine as soon as 2022. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. plans to react...

Letters to the Editor: Texas Abortion Law

Letters to the Editor: Texas Abortion Law
Two student perspectives on the Texas abortion law.
September 15, 2021

Hello,  The evangelical community’s rhetoric around abortion is so often manipulative and reliant on shaming vulnerable populations of women who are making perhaps the most difficult decision they have ever made. Before you write this off entirely, let me be clear in saying that I believe that...

Texas’ abortion restrictions protect the right of life for unborn babies

Texas’ abortion restrictions protect the right of life for unborn babies
The Heartbeat Act ensures that a child with a heartbeat will be allowed to take their first breath.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor September 13, 2021

Imagine the sound of a small heartbeat in the hospital’s empty hallways. Imagine the future of the unborn child—there are endless possibilities. They will grow up to have passions, pursue careers, form relationships and become their own person. They might struggle in life, as everyone does, but they...

Politics Rundown: Biden extends pause on student loans

Politics Rundown: Biden extends pause on student loans
The Biden Administration and Supreme Court move forward with new policies.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 6, 2021

STUDENT LOAN EXTENSION  On Aug. 6, the Biden Administration announced that the Department of Education will maintain a hold on federal student loans until Jan. 31, 2022. The press release stated this will be the last extension of the moratorium on student loans. Through the extension, President Biden...

A lack of abortion regulations normalizes a disregard for human life

A lack of abortion regulations normalizes a disregard for human life
Quality healthcare for low-income families does not need to be linked to access to abortion facilities.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

The Biden administration is undoing abortion regulations recently put in place by the Trump administration. Although pro-choice activists argue that these regulations stop low-income women from receiving adequate healthcare, greater access to abortion clinics will only normalize devaluing human life. BIDEN...

“Unplanned” presents a heartbreaking tribute to a pro-life advocate

“Unplanned” presents a heartbreaking tribute to a pro-life advocate
Prayers, painful imagery and connection come together in Pure Flix’s latest film.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer April 6, 2019

Directors Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman do not disappoint in their latest film, “Unplanned,” mixing graphic imagery, a powerful message and a storm of emotions throughout the film. Because it brings up discussions on a hot-button issue, “Unplanned” may become one of Pure Flixs’ most controversial...

State lawsuits against Trump’s Title X funding holds women’s healthcare as hostage

The new legal cases against the U.S. Department of Health reveal the debate is not about women’s healthcare, but about obtaining taxpayer-funded abortions.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor March 18, 2019

If you throw a rock into a pack of wolves, the one that barks is the one that was hit. After the U.S. Department of Health put into effect the new funding rules in the federal Title X family planning program—covered previously—22 states, including the District of Columbia and Planned Parenthood,...

Men should be able to hold pro-life views

Men should be able to hold pro-life views
Excluding male voices from the abortion debate is immoral and fallacious.
Brian Brooks, Freelance Writer March 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). “No uterus, no opinion.” This sentence was uttered by “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston while playing a pregnant Rachel Green. Although Green was speaking to her male friends who were giving her delivery advice, it has since taken...

2019: The year we fight against infanticide

2019: The year we fight against infanticide
It is time that we see abortion’s true colors.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor February 18, 2019

It has become common practice that when someone wants to hide something, they use words which have no clear meaning. The phrase “call a spade a spade” can mean many things to many people. To a poker player, it may mean that someone has colored a club to look like a spade, and is claiming to pass...