Recent statements and executive orders (EO) by President Trump have sent the country and much of the world into turmoil in the past few weeks. Most notably was the EO that barred people from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the country for 60 days, as well as restricting refugees from […]
Author: GRACE MAUTE
DACA Affiliates Worry as Trump Signs Executive Orders
Photo courtesy of VOA, Wikipedia As a 5-year-old, I traveled to the U.S. hoping to see my father, whom I had not seen in two years. The trek from South Korea to America was an experience that I could and would never forget. Longing to embrace him, I walked out […]
Trump Tries to Build Wall Already Littered With Cracks
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr A wall at the U.S.-Mexican border has been a popular talking point in reactionary circles and mainstream discourse ever since the passage of the Secure Fence Act of 2006, which gave $1.2 billion towards building 1,100 km worth of fence along the said border […]
Trump is Misguided in His Attempt to Ban Muslims
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia America is a melting pot. This country has a rich history of families immigrating here, starting with nothing and building themselves up. With each incoming immigrant, the makeup of America has changed and the country has evolved. Through these immigrants, America has been shaped […]
Hypnotist Dazzles and Shocks Students at TNL
Photo by Matt Lowe A hypnotist performed at Friends Hall on Tuesday night, delivering an interactive performance in front of more than 100 students who helped themselves to Chinese food provided by the College Programming Board in the back of the room. The hypnotist greeted the audience and introduced himself […]
Current Presidential Administration Lacks Actual Facts
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia The Trump administration is made up of many types of people: investors, researchers, increasers and engagers. However, truth tellers are something they lack. Instead, the administration is filled with many “alternative fact” givers, including President Donald Trump himself. This term was first used by […]
The 89th Oscars Welcomes Diversity to its Nominations
Photo courtesy of El Hormiguero, Flickr The 89th Academy Awards are kicking off the year, which is no different from their annual process. What is different however, is the composition of nominees in each category. As the Academy Awards ceremony, the Oscars, celebrates excellence in every aspect of film, one would […]
Trump Shouldn’t Have Followed Through on Promises
Photo courtesy of The White House, Wikipedia Comedian Trevor Noah stated it best on Twitter last Tuesday night: “Lord in Heaven. Why did the first politician to follow through on his promises have to be Donald Trump?” This Tweet, written by the host of "The Daily Show," was a direct […]
The Women’s March Leads to Discussion on Inclusivity
Photo courtesy of Carly Hagins, Flickr One week after the Women’s March on Washington, scroll through Facebook and take note of how many photographs of feminist signage still fill your timeline. Take a walk down a populated New York City street and notice how many men and women are still […]
Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire Devastates Independent Art Spaces Across the Country
Photo courtesy of Janna487, Wikipedia A deadly fire broke out on Friday, Dec. 2 in Oakland, Calif. at a live-work warehouse venue known as Ghost Ship. The fire’s origin is still unknown, but it left a counted 36 people dead with that number expected to rise. Artists flocked to occupy […]
