Refugee Panel at Hamilton

November 30, 2015 by Michael Levy in Volume 3 Issue 13, Sam Benevelli

Before Thanksgiving recess, students and professors filled the Red Pit to capacity to attend a discussion panel hosted by Professor Erol Balkan (Economics), Professor Heather Merrill (Africana Studies), and Professor Alan Cafruny (Government) regarding the global refugee crisis.

United States Should Pause Refugee Resettlement

November 30, 2015 by Michael Levy in Volume 3 Issue 13, Will Swett

The Syrian refugee crisis has sparked a heated debate over what role America should take and whether or not we should accept refugee applicants. President Obama has pledged to resettle 10,000 Syrians, but he has met strong opposition among the states and a bipartisan majority in Congress.

In Defense of the Liberal Arts: A Letter to Jeb Bush

November 16, 2015 by Michael Levy in Volume 3 Issue 12, Conor O'Shea

Dear Mr. Bush,

Your recent comments at a town-hall meeting in South Carolina really rubbed me the wrong way, and have dangerous implications for the future of American progress and innovation.

College Scorecard: Lessons and Limitations

November 16, 2015 by Michael Levy in Volume 3 Issue 12, Elizabeth Barry

In an attempt to reduce uncertainty over the cost and value of a college education, President Obama released a barrage of data on U.S. colleges in the form of the Education Department’s College Scorecard.

Coddled Students Demand End to Free Speech

November 16, 2015 by Michael Levy in Volume 3 Issue 12, Ryan Glenn, Mike Adamo

Students and faculty at Yale University and the University of Missouri have spent the past few days demanding resignations and strong-arming student reporters, all in the name of justice, equality, and sensitivity.

Jeb?

November 10, 2015 by Michael Levy in Volume 3 Issue 11, Alex Klosner

For the past few months, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has struggled with low poll numbers and dwindling support in the Republican presidential primary. His poor performance at the recent CNBC debate put his campaign on life support.