Afghanistan war must end immediately
The United States wastes countless lives and resources by keeping its troops fighting abroad.
Tag Archive for: President Barack Obama
Confirmation process severely stalls progress
When political parties fight over presidential appointments, the divided nature of the United States is evidently showcased.
Petraeus unfit to mentor USC students
Gen. Petraeus cannot act as a role model for others when so many soldiers have died under his watch.
Panelists analyze how the world sees the US America
Experts discussed aspects of American culture that other countries preferred.
Should the US involve itself in the Syrian conflict?
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Congress’ unity tested by debate over Syria
Lawmakers should recognize that compromise is vital for a solution to the Syrian conflict.
Journalists debate U.S.-China summit media coverage
Faculty from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism discussed June’s summit meeting with China.
Obama’s Trayvon Martin speech inspires our nation
At an unscheduled press conference on July 19, six days after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, President Barack Obama gave his first extensive remarks on a case that has divided the nation. Instead of celebration, Obama’s personal speech has garnered a surprising amount of backlash from critics. Yet Obama’s […]
Kal Penn discusses APA identity
Asian American producer, actor and civil servant Kal Penn spoke about the empowerment of all students to openly connect and discuss their own ethnic and cultural identity in Bovard Auditorium Monday. Penn was the keynote speaker at the Asian Pacific American Student Assembly’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival. Each year, APASA and its member organizations celebrate […]
Students and politicians discuss state of the union
The Unruh Institute held its first panel since the 2012 presidential election last fall.