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Category: National & Global

Obama and Biden: After the White House

28 October 2016
Drew Novak
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Much has been made about who will enter the oval office following a highly controversial election cycle. Much has not been made, however, about the…

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Clowns spark fear across the nation

21 October 2016
Dylan Jones
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The recent clown hysteria has created an aura of fear and tension across the United States. The clown sightings originated in Greenville, S.C. where a…

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White-washing remains prominent in Hollywood

7 October 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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The Walt Disney Co. announced earlier this year that a live-action version of the animated movie “Mulan” is currently in the process of production. However,…

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A Recap of the First Presidential Debate

7 October 2016
Dylan Jones
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The first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was held Sept. 26, 2016. Lester Holt, the host of NBC News, moderated it. The…

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The Funding Plan for Education in Kansas is Still Undecided

30 September 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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Over the next few months, the Kansas legislature will determine the future of the state’s public schools. Reduced funding for public schools in Kan. has…

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On the Hot Seat: Jay Nixon and Labor Discrimination

23 September 2016
Dylan Welsch
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The Missouri Gubernatorial race this year is a no-incumbent race. Despite that, some Missourians are working very hard to draw attention to the sitting governor.…

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New York’s Open Primary

29 April 2016
Amy Mullen
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As November approaches, the candidates are beginning to intensify their fight for the party nominations. Donald Trump, John Kasich and Ted Cruz are competing for…

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Jameson O’Connor Selected as Field Representative for Senator Moran

29 April 2016
Athena Palmer
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Jameson O’Connor, sophomore political science and international relations major, was recently hired as a field representative for Kansas Senator Jerry Moran. Senator Moran is running…

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Backlash on the Bathroom Law

29 April 2016
Kristen Agar
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North Carolina has been in recent headlines due to its Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act. The bill, commonly known as House Bill 2 or…

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