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Tag: politics

The Campaign Trail: Candidate Endorsements

11 March 2016
Hannah Garner
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Election season covers nearly every facet of media throughout the months of primaries all the way to the general election in November. Oftentimes, other politicians,…

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The Campaign Trail: Third Party Candidates

4 March 2016
Kristen Agar
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Third Party candidates are still in the running for the 2016 presidential election. Among these are Jill Stein, Gary Johnson and Vermin Supreme. Stein, who…

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“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” strikes a perfect balance between humor and news

17 April 2015
Sarah Crosley
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John Oliver began hosting “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” in April 2014 and has joined the small, exclusive group of engaging, educational and satirical…

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AFE: Beyond the Hill editor admits knowing nothing about politics

1 April 2015
Chandler Eaton
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On Monday, Mar. 30, Beyond the Hill page editor Grace Smith, junior, admitted to knowing nothing about politics while standing on the fringes of the…

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Double-down on drama: House of Cards vs. The West Wing

13 March 2015
Grace Smith
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After you finish binging the third season of House of Cards, renew your faith in government by watching the West Wing. “House of Cards” is…

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