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Trump Redefines Role of Election Observers

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Donald Trump has made many terrifying and outrageous claims throughout his candidacy, yet none have struck a nerve with me more than his...

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Public Intellectuals Spotted at Privatized Institution

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As someone who cringes at the thought of writing an event review, I must admit that extenuating circumstances have led me to write...

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The Civic Imperative of Voting

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Much has been made on our liberal arts campus of the civic duty to vote in the presidential election. Popular phrases alluding to the imperative of voting, or abstaining from the vote, abound: “It doesn’t matter how much you know about politics. The important thing is that you vote,” and “Bernie or bust!” have been commonly heard throughout the campaign.

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New Directions for the LGBTQIA Center

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The LGBTQIA Center was founded in 2007 by a group of dedicated Conn students who wanted to bring attention to queer issues on campus. Since...

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Contextualizing the Rise of Donald Trump

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Despite every news cycle that broadcasts Trump’s latest controversial comments, a particular bloc of white working class voters stays...

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The Misconceptions of Voter ID Laws

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As the 2016 presidential election draws closer, it is essential to evaluate current restrictions placed on American voters. Of the several...

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Trump and the Doctrine of False Equivalence

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The New York Times declared that Mr. Trump, a “man who dwells in bigotry, bluster, and false promises,” lacks the temperament to be...

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State of Accessibility Services

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There is an office hidden away in the Academic Resource Center that many people are completely unaware of: the Office of Student Accessibility Services. For some, it is very much a part of the back-to-school routine. This routine is second nature, just like the annual visit to Staples before the first day of school. Students who enter the office are greeted with a bowl of dark-chocolate Reese’s peanut butter cups placed strategically by the desk of Accessibility Coordinator Lillian Liebenthal, who asks, “What can I help you with today?”

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Environmental Voter Project Will Transform the Electorate

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This summer I had the pleasure and privilege of interning at the Environmental Voter Project (EVP). It’s an organization that’s not...

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Connections Brings 21st Century Learning to Conn

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After years of trials and tribulations, the college has begun the process of implementing its new Connections curriculum. The curriculum,...

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