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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...

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...

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...

Image from the Pew Research Institute depicting America and voting related images.

The illusion of choice: How the market defines American politics

Zane Davidson, Contributor November 22, 2024

The United States of America, once propelled by a utopian vision and a spirit of optimism, now seems indelibly convinced that the only positive outcome they can look for in their vote is avoidance of potential...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris side by side.

Politicians: relatable or just plain ridiculous?

Kaia Monaco, Assistant Opinion Editor November 13, 2024

Politicians were once memorialized by their powerful quotes and speeches. Now, they are remembered for their misguided attempts to engage in internet culture and the memes these blunders inspire. By building...

President-elect Donald Trump injured during shooting at Trump rally on July 13, 2024.

Trump’s economic plan sparks fiscal and geopolitical concerns amid shifting voter priorities, SLU experts say

Joseph Glaser, Senior Writer November 12, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump's economic plan will lead to higher inflation rates, higher prices and future problems for younger generations, according to SLU economics and political science professors....

Former President Obama at a rally on Oct. 24, 2024 in Clarkston, GA.

Why I voted for Kamala Harris for president

Mariya Yasinovska, Opinion Editor November 1, 2024

I voted for Vice President Kamala Harris for president, and I think you should too. This year’s election is unlike any in recent memory. For many U.S. citizens, it’s a defining moment, and as a woman,...

Gavin Bena, center, speaks to voters in preparation for the April 2 election in Missouri. The 21-year-old is running for a seat on the Glendale Board of Aldermen. Photo courtesy of Gavin Bena.

SLU student running for local office wants to offer new perspective

Grant Bellchamber, Staff writer March 28, 2024

Through the grueling academic process of the Spring semester, SLU sophomore Gavin Bena has taken on an additional responsibility: a local political campaign. After surveying political issues that face...

Ryan Tisdale speaking to SGA Senate about his goals if elected

Ryan Tisdale Sworn In as SGA President

Sophia Brummond and Owen Herdrick November 16, 2023

In a vote of 22-3, Ryan Tisdale, the vice president of communications & internal affairs and acting interim president, was sworn in as Student Government Association president on Wednesday.  The...

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