New Congressional map causes stir amongst Republicans

On Jan. 22, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court deemed the congressional map for 2011 unconstitutional because it believed the map prioritized partisan advantage. The court said the congressional districts needed to be more compact and contiguous, while containing roughly the same number of people. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and the GOP-led legislature were tasked with negotiating a compromise and seeing that no compromise could be made the courts took matters into their own hands.

War on Drugs is bigger than legalizing medical marijuana

When the late President Richard Nixon declared in his 1971 national address that there was a war on drugs, he focused on marijuana and heroin. 

Man denied medical attention by police suffers heart attack

The late Eric Garner’s last words before he died were “I can’t breathe.” 

FEMA denies hurricane victims food access

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been negligent toward those in dire need of food, medicine, housing, improved infrastructure and electricity in disaster areas. 

RAM truck Super Bowl commercial proves Rev. MLK Jr. right

Super Bowl Sundays are known for families gathering around the television anxious to see their favorite team win. 

Day Zero approaches on the city of Cape Town

If you had to estimate how much water you use in a day, what would be your guess? 

Black History should not be during the shortest month of the year

Black history is American history that should not be limited to the shortest month of the year.

Football team names, logos in question

The Cleveland Indians came to a decision to renounce their popular Chief Wahoo uniform logo beginning in 2019. 

Democrats receive backlash after House Intelligence Committee releases Nunes memo

Some of the highest law enforcement offices under the Obama administration were weaponized to secure the Obama legacy. 

Divisions in the Women’s March run deep

Though I consider myself a feminist, I wouldn’t say that the views I hold align with the views of the modern feminist. 

H&M controversial ad causes social media uproar

When the H&M ad controversy surfaced on social media, there was extreme media backlash of both the clothing company and the mother of the young model. 

PA Supreme Court knows where to draw the line

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the state’s legislative district map unconstitutional on Jan. 22, raising questions on gerrymandering and the methods used by states to draw district lines.

Political cartoons 12/5/17

Shipsgiving

Students received an email with the subject “Shipsgiving” from SU President Laurie Carter on Nov. 16. 

‘Why now?’ Is not one of the questions we should be asking sexual abuse victims

The last year has been full of many changes.

The library is a good resource all year long

Students flock to the library to study for final exams at the end of every semester. 

Local election controversies

Whether it is sexual abuse allegations, assault charges or something of the like, our elected officials seem more embattled in controversy today than ever before in recent memory. 

It is time for a second constitutional congress

For far too long, this country has voted for individuals who say they are going to change the corruption in Washington D.C. and give liberty back to the people. 

Sexual abusers should not have a legacy

Woody Allen has won three Oscars, 10 British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Casey Affleck has won one Oscar and one Golden Globe. Kevin Spacey has won two Oscars and one Golden Globe. Harvey Weinstein is an American film producer and film studio executive with numerous top-ranking films in the industry and a net worth of $300 million, according to Everyday Money.

Reason for the season

If we imagine the holiday season in the form of dramatic structure, the days preceding Halloween are akin to the exposition, while immediately after would have to be the rapidly rising action. Candy is put on sale and Christmas decorations take its place. Stores start advertising layaway plans, and your favorite radio stations already have Christmas music on loop.