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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Intersectionality is imperative as we fight for more female representation in politics

Intersectionality is imperative as we fight for more female representation in politics
Senator Kamala Harris is running a historic campaign as a woman of color and is experiencing the oppressive, two-fold reality of racism and sexism.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor October 24, 2020

This has been an election season for the history books. Record numbers of women, women of color and people of color ran for president in the Democratic race. Though our choices are now down to two elderly white men, the race started out as a fairly diverse group. What we are left with is evidence of...

President Donald Trump should not be allowed to “Make America Great Again”

President Donald Trump should not be allowed to “Make America Great Again”
Trump is not fit to be re-elected as president and American voters should consider a more moderate president.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) December 6, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Election season is fast approaching. Many Americans are dreading the 2020 presidential election, as they fear it will simply be a repeat of President Donald Trump’s election in 2016. In the Democratic debates, the elephant in the room...

Life after Kavanaugh’s confirmation

Life after Kavanaugh’s confirmation
Political unity will only be brought about by firm victory—a victory by a new Abraham Lincoln.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor October 10, 2018
What should have marked the final push to depoliticize the Supreme Court has ended by returning the prodigal match to our political arsonists. President Trump, during the Kavanaugh hearing, mocked Dr. Ford’s testimony by mimicking her during his rally. Hillary Clinton recently called for the end of political civility until the Democratic Party has regained power in congress. Sen. Corey Booker argued whoever supports Kavanaugh is “complicit in evil.” What should have ended political polarization has marked the beginning of a political cold war. A decisive victory must be won. But how? By whom?

Moral integrity requires students resist Trump administration

Maddi Seyfarth/ THE CHIMES
The health of American democracy predicates on our ability to challenge right-wing reactionaries.
Justin Yun, Writer November 16, 2016
The health of American democracy predicates on our ability to challenge right-wing reactionaries.

Make America love again

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Americans cannot allow election divisiveness to extend beyond Tuesday.
Tim Seeberger, Writer November 9, 2016
Americans cannot allow election divisiveness to extend beyond Tuesday.

Trump wins election

After hours of deliberation, Donald Trump wins the nomination.
Rebecca Mitchell, Jana Eller, and Daisy Gonzalez November 8, 2016
After hours of deliberation, Donald Trump wins the nomination.

Global issues transcend the presidency

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Problems like poverty and climate change will exist regardless of winner.
Tim Seeberger, Writer November 1, 2016
Problems like poverty and climate change will exist regardless of winner.

Sexual promiscuity complicates election

Infographic by Cassidy Eldridge/ THE CHIMES
Students speak on sexual assault and the presidential election.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 1, 2016
Students speak on sexual assault and the presidential election.

Biolans are disillusioned by presidential election

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Students should be involved in politics now more than ever.
Justin Yun, Writer October 26, 2016
Students should be involved in politics now more than ever.

Candidates lack urgency toward climate change

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Trump and Clinton need to succinctly address their environmental policies.
Tim Seeberger, Writer October 18, 2016
Trump and Clinton need to succinctly address their environmental policies.

Candidates lose political civility in debate

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Disparaging remarks from each candidate highlight lack of character.
Tim Seeberger, Writer October 5, 2016
Disparaging remarks from each candidate highlight lack of character.

Students indecisive about voting

Infographic by Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Almost half the students in a recent survey remain undecided about who to vote for.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 27, 2016
Almost half the students in a recent survey remain undecided about who to vote for.