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Trump Hysteria On Campus

Trump Hysteria On Campus

Charlie Eggers, Editor November 19, 2024

It's been more than two weeks since we received the results that Donald J. Trump would become the 47th President of the United States. In almost the same fashion, the Trump Hysteria began. Trump Hysteria...

The Presidential Election Predictions

The Presidential Election Predictions

Jeff Sandoval, Officer October 23, 2024

As the presidential elections are around the corner, I interviewed students around campus this week and asked them, "Who are you planning to vote for and why”? I found that my results had something in...

Student Conversation on MPR

Charlie Eggers, Treasurer October 22, 2024

Last week, I had the opportunity to discuss my perspective as a student entering the 2024 election with MPR. I had participated in a similar discussion in the spring, but that earlier session only included...

Joe Biden (left) and Donald Trump (right) during their 2020 presidential election respected campaigns

As 2024 Election Nears, Critics Fear a Trump vs. Biden Rematch

Blake Markson, Contributor April 9, 2024

We all remember the tumultuous times leading up to the 2020 election. COVID-19 was in full threat with its nationwide outbreaks, and there was surmountable social unrest over the George Floyd killing....

Trump Arrested

Thomas Olenchek, Contributor April 12, 2023

For the first time in history a former president of the United States, Donald Trump, was placed under arrest on April 4th. The former president's trial will be held in a courtroom where all rules and legal...

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus, East Bank.

Minnesota Politics: A History

Will Sherry, Contributor March 15, 2023

Minnesota has a rich political history dating back to the territorial period in the mid-19th century. Over the years, the state has produced a number of influential political leaders who have shaped the...

Why is CPAC Important?

Why is CPAC Important?

Jacob Gregor, President March 15, 2023

Understanding CPAC: What You Need to Know The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is an annual event in the United States that brings together conservative activists, politicians, and other...

Impact of the 2020 US Presidential Election: A Republican Perspective

Impact of the 2020 US Presidential Election: A Republican Perspective

Will Sherry, Contributor February 22, 2023

The 2020 US Presidential Election was a historic event that saw President Donald Trump running for re-election against former Vice President Joe Biden. As a Republican, the election was an important moment...

A History of the Relationship Between the U.S. and China

A History of the Relationship Between the U.S. and China

Will Sherry, Contributor February 8, 2023

The relationship between the United States and China has been marked by periods of cooperation, competition, and tension, dating back to the 19th century. In the early 19th century, American merchants...

From Hometown Hero to Villain: The Latest Brett Favre Scandal

Jacob Gregor, President October 5, 2022

The Green Bay villain turned Minnesota hero Brett Favre has been making headlines in the past week over an alleged scandal that he may have been a part of. Brett Favre made a career in the NFL, and is...

What is Woka-Cola?

What is Woka-Cola?

Casey McCabe, Vice President March 2, 2022

An amalgamation of CPAC’s relentless rebranding of leftist buzzwords, and the GOP’s new found hatred of corporate intervention, the aptly named “Always Woka-Cola” advertisement is cringeworthy...

CPAC 2021 Reporter, CPAC 2022 Candidate for Governor: Kari Lake

CPAC 2021 Reporter, CPAC 2022 Candidate for Governor: Kari Lake

Jacob Gregor, Contributor March 2, 2022

The state of Arizona has been under a political microscope ever since the presidential election in 2020. This came with plenty of controversy, as former president Joe Biden ran against Donald Trump. Arizona...

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