All we hear today are false facts, where is the truth?
Jordan Boyer, Photo Editor
February 7, 2019
Filed under Opinions
Yet again President Donald Trump amazes me with his outlandish claims on several political, economic and social issues at his State of the Union Address Tuesday night. I am honestly surprised on how often Trump claims false facts in the entirety of his political career. I am curious to see what his pe...
Students raise questions about Trump’s 1st year
Samuel Nusbaum, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2017
Whether it was for extra credit or for curiosity, students packed the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union to hear a discussion about President Donald Trump’s first year in office. Dennis Malak, a member of the Charleston city council, and Kevin Anderson, a political...
Students, faculty discuss North Korean situation
Cassie Buchman, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2017
History and modern-day politics collided at a panel discussion on the issues facing America and South Korea as a result of recent North Korean missile tests. Sungkwan Park, president of the Korean Student Association, said to a certain extent, what is happening in North Korea does concern him. “It’s...
David Yepsen shares political commentary
Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor
November 15, 2016
David Yepsen, the retired director for the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and former political reporter for the Des Moines Register, visited Eastern again Monday night and gave his overall observation of state politics after the recent elections. Yepsen said he is hoping that out of...
Unity Rally held to protest Trump
Kalyn Hayslett and Cassie Buchman
November 11, 2016
Days after they were shocked by Republican nominee Donald Trump winning the presidential race, students and community members convened on the Doudna Steps to protest the now-President Elect at a Unity Rally. Chants of “Dump Trump,” “No Trump, No KKK, No racist USA,” “When they go low we ...
Students and faculty speculate Trump’s presidency
Marisa Foglia, Pop Culture Reporter
November 10, 2016
Filed under Showcase
Donald Trump is the official president-elect of 2016, and students and faculty are debating what he will do with his presidential power. The results of the election started coming in after 6 p.m. Tuesday leaving the country anxiously awaiting the announcement of the next president. Chloe Gottschalk,...
Students react to the election
Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
November 7, 2016
Filed under News
As the election season is rushing towards an end, first-time voters express their thoughts on the race to presidency. Ben Hahn, a freshman undeclared major, said he feels that none of the candidates appropriately represent his community or anything he supports. “It seems like most of...
Students, professors break down Trump’s tax returns
Marisa Foglia, Pop Culture Reporter
October 6, 2016
Filed under News
Professors and students at Eastern helped explain the significance of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s recent tax release controversy and how they believe it will affect the upcoming election. The scandal started because Trump has refused to release his tax returns. According...
Presidential debate covers policy, personal attacks
Samuel Nusbaum, Administration Reporter
September 27, 2016
The first presidential debate was full of policy and personal attacks, as well as plans for the future. Students gathered Monday night in the Roberson Auditorium in Lumpkin Hall to watch the two presidential candidates discuss topics including the economy, national security and race relations...
Edgar Speaker Series talks politics
Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor
October 22, 2015
Filed under News
One of David Yepsen’s favorite stories from his days covering presidential campaigns was when then-presidential candidate Jimmy Carter had a press conference and Yepsen was the only reporter to show up. Yepsen, the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and former political write...
