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Bloomberg Bursts into the 2016 Spotlight
Throughout the past several months, prominent names have been thrown into the conversation about a potential 2016 presidential run. People like Vice President Joe Biden and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, once viable…
Gunplay:Progression of Policy
The Columbine shooting in 1999 reintroduced gun control to the political conversation. President Clinton backed activists pushing for handgun bans, but a lack of continuity between various gun control groups bogged down any…
The Pentagon Announces All Combat Roles are Open to Women
The decision to open ground combat positions to female soldiers invoked a discussion at the Clarkson ROTC program. Some individuals feel that the majority of women may not be fit for such a stressful environ- ment and are concerned…
In Wake of Terror, President ObamaAddresses the Nation
Barack Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office for only the third time of his presidency this past Sunday Decem- ber 6. The to-the-point thir- teen minute speech sought to quell fear among the American public that Daesh,…
Hate Mail Threatens SUNY Potsdam Professor and Community
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In April of 2015, English and Communications Professor John Youngblood of SUNY Potsdam received two racist, homophobic threats against both himself and his family. Youngblood, who has become well known for his…
Middle East Tense After Turkey Shoots Down Russian Jet
Syria continues to be the epicenter for conflict and geopolitical gamesmanship. On November 24, Turkish F-16s shot down a Russian Su-24 jet that Turkey has accused of violating its airspace. As noted by Politico and others, this is the…
SLU Alumnus Discusses Paris Climate Talk and Emerging Trends in U.S. Energy Production
This week heads of state have gathered in Paris to discuss the future of global energy regulations in order to start a unified effort to combat climate change. The United States has been seen as a cornerstone of this conference as…
Outside The Bubble: Mass Shooting Spike, Protestors Under Fire
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This week saw a continuation of national trends in lives lost due to gun violence. While some have claimed it as domestic terrorism, others press onward in their fight for second…