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Briana Bowen, columnist Nearly two weeks ago, the U.S. Senate took an unprecedented step by employing the so-called “nuclear option.”

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Andy Pierucci, columnist The founding fathers understood the value of a republic. On the day the Constitution was ratified in

Lis Stewart, news editor This semester has certainly been a learning experience. I like to joke with people that The

Briana Bowen, columnist   Here’s a friendly warning to our readers: Never ask a political scientist about the two-party system

Andy Pierucci, columnist   The gridlock in Washington, D.C. and the recent government shutdown has led some to bemoan our

Travis Kolupanowich, guest columnist Do you really believe the drinking age should remain 21? Let me tell you why we