Alumnus praises Student Senate transparency
To the Editor:
Given my iconoclastic rhetoric for past Student Senate leaders, I would never have thought to find myself singing praise for the actions of campus government. But here I am.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Read MoreStudent Trustee
Colleagues,
In light of the current social and political climate, I understand that tensions are high. Passion has lit a fire in many of us the last several months, even if that issue is that you’re tired of seeing political memes on your timeline or Twitter feed. I ask only that we continue our empathy for each other.
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I’ve always been a big proprietor of discussion, debate, and the tackling of hard discussions… My most recent columns have been a bit political, but I believe we are entering an era in our country where political conversations can no longer be shied away from because of their inherent nature of being uncomfortable…So let’s get down to the nitty gritty of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order: the travel ban.
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How do you feel about Betsy DeVos being elected for secretary of education?
David gifford
22, junior of Harrison
“I think her position supports the states run education and I think that’s a good thing. The federal government needs to be smaller.”
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In the Jan. 26 edition of The Eagle, we said that we need to give President Donald Trump a chance to lead, but that we are all also granted the right to peacefully speak out against the president when we don’t agree with his actions.
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Remember in our childhood years when you competed in an activity you either had to be first, second, or third place to win a trophy? Well sadly those days are slowly fading away and now the new trend is giving out participation trophies
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The world is crazy right now. Since President Donald Trump took office, changes have been made in the United States. Some of us might not agree with the executive orders he is issuing, the appointments he’s making to important government positions, or even his personal tweets. On the other hand, there are many people who do agree.
Read MoreThe Struggle is Real: Living the 22-year-old struggle
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Last week, I turned 22 years old and on my birthday I had at least three friends tell me happy birthday while making a reference to how “I am getting old.”