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Debunking the difficulty of the Chinese language

Mary Schleuter, Head Design Editor April 1, 2025

It has been a common misconception for many years that the Chinese language (Mandarin) is the most difficult language to learn. Although I admit that it is by no means easy to learn, I believe that stigmatizing...

Two hands cupping around a bright light, representing happiness. Graphic by Ashlyn Jones.

Your happiness is in your hands

Ashlyn Jones, Managing Editor April 1, 2025

One of the most important lessons I have had to learn is that happiness is never just going to float gracefully down and land in my lap, fresh on a silver platter. For as long as I can remember, during...

A picture depicting what a modern-day animal farm would look like in reference to George Orwell’s novel "Animal Farm," and the current President Donald Trump.

Fictitious fascism or frightening reality?

Calla Truschel Jacobs, Contributor March 30, 2025

George Orwell is one of the most prolific writers of all time for a reason; he writes about what matters and writes well. After reading “Animal Farm,” one of Orwell’s well-known books, I was shocked...

Council member Jamie Gauthier holding up a printed screenshot of President Donald Trump's X post, "LONG LIVE THE KING." This was after Gauthier enacted Resolution No. 250125, which condemns President Donald J. Trump for "moving our nation closer to a constitutional crisis by likening himself to, and acting like, a king."

Propaganda is here, and it intends to divide.

Lauren Hutchens, Editor in Chief March 29, 2025

The recent White House Instagram posts have sent me into a state of denial, checking to see if the post is real. Lo and behold, it is – a seemingly AI-generated Donald Trump, waxed and oily with a sneer...

Elon Musk with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office speaking about the Department of Government Efficiency.

The equally satisfying and concerning downfall of Elon Musk

Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer March 29, 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted on his X account that he would not be donating to either political party in the upcoming November election on March 6, 2024. Now, months later, the statement feels almost comedic,...

A sign displaying Iowa's state slogan sits near the Nebraska border. From Anthony Sanders of The Institute For Justice on June 25, 2021.

The “Brain Drain” of Iowa

Jack Stremlow, Contributor March 3, 2025

I love my home state. I love the “Midwest nice” and the charming character of one-stoplight towns. I love fair food on a scorching August day, and I love the only home I have ever lived in. For most...

A sign at a protest, saying "I'm a person not a divisive concept." Photo courtesy of The Crimson White at the University of Alabama.

Diversity isn’t a threat

Shelby Slomski, Contributor February 24, 2025

When I was a freshman in college, I chose to pursue an engineering degree. One thing I surprisingly do not remember thinking about when making that decision, is how engineering is a male-dominated field.  At...

Graphic depicting people walking around signs depicting words like myth, fake and news that are visible on a television screen. Graphic from Getty Images/ iStockphoto.

Misinformation thrives when we stop learning

Mariya Yasinovska, Opinion Editor February 23, 2025

Learning does not stop when you graduate high school, college, or obtain any sort of degree. It is a lifelong process, and we are all responsible for participating in it. The way we consume media directly...

A SLU-themed collage shows Nejla Hodzic taking a picture with her camera, showcasing her content creation role on campus. Graphic by Nejla Hodzic.

On being a ‘SLUfluencer’

Nejla Hodzic, Design Editor February 23, 2025

Standing in an empty B-School breakout room, I check my reflection in my phone one last time, ready for take one. I have rehearsed the script I wrote for myself multiple times, but the familiar sense of...

Luigi Mangione escorted by NYPD police Dec. 19, 2024, to face four counts of federal charges. (Pamela Smith / AP)

Luigi Mangione was not as revolutionary as we thought he was – but was he a step in the right direction?

Joseph Glaser, Senior Writer February 23, 2025

It has been more than two months since Luigi Mangione allegedly shot the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. We have seen the spectrum of media coverage and Mangione’s stance condemning the healthcare...

Immigrants rebuilding LA after the recent fires, while ICE raids the region. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Lindenfeld for Capital & Main.

Bad Bunny and Trump: Latine mass deportation in the U.S

Gabriel Olmiro de Castilhos, Contributor February 23, 2025

Bad Bunny released his sixth solo studio album, titled “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” on Jan. 5, which translates to “I should have taken more pictures.” On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump took office...

Land of the free or land of the fascist?

Kaia Monaco, Opinion Editor February 23, 2025

Restoring the country to its “previous greatness,” purging the nation of those who undermine its “traditional values” and encouraging discrimination and hate speech — all tenets of both fascism...

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