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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...

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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...

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...

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Charges

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Charges

John Smith, Contributor December 1, 2021

Eighteen-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of all six charges brought against him related to the fatal shooting of two men during the Kenosha riots. Rittenhouse, upon hearing the verdict,...

The world around us: taking a step back to see how covid looks in foreign countries right now

The world around us: taking a step back to see how covid looks in foreign countries right now

Alyssa Abke, Contributor February 26, 2021

The vaccine – if it hasn’t flooded your Facebook posts by now, you can expect to hear it in daily conversation or see signs for it soon at your local drug store. While these thoughts to the vaccine...

Joe Biden's Environmental Plan

Joe Biden’s Environmental Plan

Jack Radomski, Editor January 29, 2021

The recent change in White House administrations comes with a new plan for environmental issues. President Biden will strive to reverse many Trump administration policies surrounding the environment while...

A glance at the first 72 hours in the Oval Office

A glance at the first 72 hours in the Oval Office

Max Fagan, Contributor January 28, 2021

As President Biden is the new face of America, the world is watching his every move to see what he has in store for not just his first one hundred days, but the next four years. It’s hard to look at...

The true winner of the 2020 Election: Drugs

The true winner of the 2020 Election: Drugs

Casey McCabe, Editor November 20, 2020

No matter who you voted for in the 2020 election, and regardless of your reaction to the results, one thing is for certain; Americans are embracing Marijuana. The 2020 election was a decisive victory for...

2020 First Presidential Debate: A Full Breakdown

2020 First Presidential Debate: A Full Breakdown

Tiana Meador, Editor in Chief October 1, 2020

On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 8:00 p.m. CST the first, and most consequential, presidential debate aired – with the pandemic, current race tension, and the media surrounding President Donald Trump, the debate...

President Donald Trump delivering remarks on 2020 campaign competitors. Photo by Tiana Meador

CPAC 2020: Donald Trump’s propaganda meets conservative extremists

Tiana Meador, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2020

On Saturday Feb. 29 President Donald Trump gave his annual CPAC speech, which spanned about two hours and took full advantage of roasting the press box. The box, which welcomed writers from The New...

U.S. and Turkey reach an agreement after months of sanctions wars

U.S. and Turkey reach an agreement after months of sanctions wars

Aditya Saxena, Contributor October 24, 2019

President Trump announced on Oct. 23 that he is lifting sanctions imposed against Turkey (on Oct. 14) as the Turkish forces suspended their offense against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, a decision...

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