John Boehner resigned from the House of Representatives in a press conference on September 25th, 2015. He will step down at the end of October. Freshman student at the University, Sierra Jordan said, “I look at it as a weakness because they (the Republicans) lost one of their big name leaders.” In his tenure […]
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Bernie Sanders: College for All Act
Political Showdown: College Tuition Crisis
Presidential Candidates Edition
As the nation’s student-debt tab has raised to $1.2 trillion, according to The Washington Post, students are eager to find a solution to the tuition crisis in an era where it is required to get a college diploma to land a stable job.
Planned Parenthood Discussion Could Lead to Potential Goverment Shutdown
An undercover video from The Center for Medical Progress, surfaced recently, raising questions about the biggest women’s healthcare provider, Planned Parenthood. This has caused tensions to rise between different party members stance on the organization.
Marco Rubio: Student Right Before You Go Act
Political Showdown: College Tuition Crisis
Presidential Candidates Edition
Among the many topics that will be hot button issues during the 2016 Presidential Campaign, higher education and student loan debt should be the forefront of important issues for college students at Monmouth University and around the country.
Sanders Leads Clinton in Latest Monmouth Poll, Biden Identifies as Potential Sleeper in 2016 Election
Bernie Sanders leads Hillary Clinton in support among likely Democratic Party voters in New Hampshire, according to the latest Monmouth University poll that surveys candidates for the 2016 presidential primary.
Syrian Refugee Crisis: 11 Million People Displaced
The civil war occurring in Syria since 2011 has caused over 220,000 deaths, and it is suspected that over half of these people are innocent civilians according to Mercy Corps. Eleven million people are displaced, causing Syrian citizens to flee the country for refuge in other countries.
US Cities Prepare for Pope Francis’ Six-Day Visit
Pope Francis’ arrival in the United States this week will drive politicians and interest groups on each side of America’s political divide to claim him as one of their own.
The Electorate’s Attraction to “Political Outsiders”
With the 2016 Presidential Race in full swing, and the primary elections being five months away starting with the Iowa Caucuses on Feb. 1, it seems that this summer the voters have been attracted to “political outsiders”, or non-establishment picks.
Christie Takes Jab at Monmouth University Poll
On July 28, when asked about a poll released by Monmouth University’s own Polling Institute, Chris Christie held a very strong opinion about the results.