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Social Media vs. The Election

Social Media vs. The Election

Dominique Thomas, Staff Writer
November 2, 2020
As politicians battle over the adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment, what lessons can we learn from the women who fought for their right to vote 100-years ago and wrote the ERA? (graphic by Jessica Tapia)

Have we forgotten what the Equal Rights Amendment truly means?

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter
February 28, 2020
Will history judge President Trump’s impeachment trial as an indictment on his record and the surge of American populism, or as precedent further normalizing the political dominance of the executive branch and divisive partisanship? (graphic by Jessica Tapia)

Does Trump’s impeachment trial set a dangerous precedent for our nation’s future?

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter
February 21, 2020
Artist and Mexican folklorist Jade Nava demonstrates establishing Mexican identity through ancestral folk stories. Artists gathered at the Burning Bush art gallery in Wheaton, in an event hosted by Immigrant Solidarity DuPage, to discuss the influences of Frida Kahlo on their art and the enduring relevance of her revolutionary political spirit (photo by Gabriela Hernandez Chico)

What would Frida do? (Don’t misunderstand her political message)

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter
November 29, 2019
Illustration by Josie Padilla

Pay Attention, Students!

Karla Villegas Pineda, Opinion Editor
November 3, 2019
The documentary “Beyond Borders: Undocumented Mexican-Americans” shown at the College of DuPage as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, features the tragic stories of those torn apart from loved ones due to immigration policy (graphic by Jessica Tapia)

Love separated by borders

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter
October 10, 2019

How Far Can Celebrities Go With Political Endorsements?

Karla Villegas Pineda, Opinion Editor
October 9, 2019
The increased burning and deforestation of the Amazon represents a global problem. With the rise of populist rhetoric hindering diplomatic solutions, could the flames represent a new reality to a changing international order? (graphic by: Jessica Tapia)

Why is the Amazon rainforest really burning?

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter
September 5, 2019
Young LGBT Americans score higher on political engagement surveys. Ink Drop/shutterstock.com

Young LGBT Americans are more politically engaged than the rest of Generation Z

July 1, 2019
Brandon Beckwith

Feeling numb to the News? :Overcoming desensitization in the media

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter
May 8, 2019
College of DuPage Interim President Brian Caputo -

How will Illinois’ raised minimum wage affect student-aged workers?

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter
May 2, 2019
A federal investigation uncovered how wealthy parents have bribed their children’s way into prestigious and highly-selective schools, like Georgetown University (pictured). Their illegal practices bring to light the numerous legal maneuverings the wealthy use to ensure back-door entrance into elite institutions, disadvantaging deserving, less-affluent student applicants

Should the college admissions scandal make me angry?

Joey Weslo, General Assignment Reporter
March 22, 2019
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