Politics

Who won the Presidential debates? Not American voters

However, the fly on Vice President Pence’s hair garnered similar attention to the debate on Roe v Wade, and more attention than the issue of climate change and the Supreme Court appointments.

Clara Richards | Contributing Writer

From quarantine boredom to TikTok fame: WU senior shares life behind the screen

Maya Nepos’ TikTok origin story began the same way as mine and probably yours too. After being sent home from school in March—in her case, a study abroad program—something had to fill the quarantine void. “I was just sad and in my room, and bored, and I was like ‘I guess I’ll download this, I don’t have anything else better to do with my time now that I have so much time.’”

Samra Haseeb | Staff Writer

Staff Editorial: The least you can do: Here’s how to vote in this fall’s general election

Normally, the Student Life Editorial Board would run a staff editorial about voting during the last week of October, just before Election Day. This year, though, voting is different.

Don’t let a less than perfect candidate keep you from voting

Voting this November is crucial. Biden might not be the best, but he is so much better than Trump.

| Senior Editor

The Sanders revolution on campus

The Bernie Sanders revolution has come to Washington University in no small way, and that is pretty exciting.

Thomas Humphrey | Staff Writer

We can’t wait: Get involved in local politics

As students at Washington University, we are not only members of the University’s community, but of the greater area. We have a responsibility to be active members of both.

Staff editorial: On the choice of Michael Bloomberg as the 2019 commencement speaker

Despite the middle ground that Bloomberg represents, it is the hope of the Editorial Board that Bloomberg will call for change within the University and the greater world as he addresses the future, his target topic and the importance of combating climate change.

In lieu of a presidential debate, let’s have conversations

In absence of a debate, it’s vital that the University develop other ways to foster political discussion on campus.

Jaden Satenstein | Senior Editor

Political and business leader Carly Fiorina speaks on the importance of leadership and problem-solving

Student Union and the Washington University College Republicans invited prominent political figure and business leader Carly Fiorina to speak to students on campus as part of the Trending Topics speaker series at Graham Chapel Jan 29.

| Contributing Reporter

‘You don’t talk about it’: Being conservative at Washington University

Many conservative students at Washington University often feel like they need to hide their political views or risk social isolation on a predominantly liberal campus.

| Editor-in-Chief

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