Is it hard to be a Conservative on our Campus?
By: Jason Anderson
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University addresses Trump travel ban logistics, effects on students
University officials are seeking to keep the Shenandoah University community informed as the Trump administration seeks to curb immigration from predominantly Muslim countries.
Read moreFrom the Editor: On Journalism and the First Amendment
Over the course of the last several months, it has become increasingly obvious that there is an inherent mistrust of what many refer to as simply “the media” in the United States. It’s time to set the record straight.
Read morePoll: Where Do You Get Your News?
Staying up-to-date on current events is important. How do you do it?
Read morePresident Fitzsimmons signs letter to President-elect Trump
Fitzsimmons is one of over 100 college administrators from across the United States who signed a “non-partisan letter to President-elect Trump.”
Read moreSlideshow: Students and faculty hold open discussion following presidential election
Students, faculty, and other Shenandoah community members on all sides of the political spectrum met on Wednesday night in Brandt Student Center to discuss reactions, opinions, and emotions that stemmed from the recent presidential election.
Read moreSlideshow: Students promote cultural awareness, political action on campus
Shenandoah students are always learning and inspiring others, as was seen on campus Tuesday.
Read moreVideo: Students watch election results with pizza and BINGO
Students enjoyed free pizza and games of BINGO in the BSC on Tuesday night.
Read moreLegacy Bylines: What does it mean to be “politically correct?”
“POLITICALLY CORRECT”—what does this mean? The idea seems to be dividing our nation between “right” and “left,” “conservative” and “liberal.” Well, let’s take a look.
Read moreLegacy Bylines: A Letter to Young Citizens
he extremes on the right of our political scene, especially represented by Donald Trump, are expressing similar hate-filled, divisive, deceitful ideas employed by Hitler, Mussolini, Franco, etc., in their rise to power in the 1930’s.
Read morePOLL: Who won the first presidential debate?
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Read morePolitical views of Va. millennials do not match majority
Michelle Adams, Managing Editor
Millennials, the youngest voters, between the ages of 17 and 29, do not agree with the majority. In this demographic in Virginia, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders won with flying colors with nearly three-quarters of voters. In the GOP, Rubio won the youth vote.
Read moreOp-Ed: A Political Update and Futurecast
By Michelle Adams and Nick Melillo
With election time approaching, it’s important to remember that each and every vote that makes it to ballot counts towards one candidate’s policies, which directly impact the future of our country. Especially as college students and young citizens, it is important for us to stay informed and active in the country’s political endeavors, in order to have our voice – the voice of the future – heard by our representatives.
Read moreNov. 4 elections need student involvement
Rachel Stalker, ‘Doah Staff Writer October 22, 2014 With the elections on Nov. 4 fast approaching, many states, including Virginia, will elect new representatives for various roles in state and federal government. As the election gets closer, it is important to remember that it is our right, not privilege, to vote. The United States government gives every citizen, who is
Read moreFormer governor charged with corruption
Shelby DeHaven, ‘Doah Managing Editor January 29, 2014 Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen were indicted on Tuesday, Jan. 21 on 14 counts of corruption. Bob McDonnell was the 71st Governor of Virginia, serving his term from Jan. 2010 to Jan. 2014. This charges include taking “thousands of dollars of gifts, loans and perks from Jonnie R.
Read moreSchultz tapped to join McAuliffe’s transition team
Hilary Legge, ‘Doah Managing Editor November 20, 2013 One of Shenandoah University’s very own, Dr. Karen Schultz, has been named to Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe’s Common Ground for Virginia Transition Committee. Currently the director of the Center for Public Service and Scholarship, Schultz is an esteemed member of the Winchester community and is an outspoken advocate for community service and education.
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