According to BBC, over 129 lay dead and many more injured in Paris after the latest and most devastating attacks to be attributed to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria to date.
Politics
GOP Candidates Spar Over Issues That Surface After Paris Attacks
GOP candidates sparred over numerous issues last week in the Milwaukee debate hosted by the Fox Business Channel and hosted by the Wall Street Journal. Do to new debate rules, two candidates– Former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee, and Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie– did not make the cut for the main stage debate.
Quentin Tarantino Under Fire About Police Brutality
Controversy is still in the air over the famous film maker, Quentin Tarantino’s, statements last month at an anti-police brutality protest.
Free Education: A Popular Topic of Presidential Race
With the release of Bernie Sanders’ free education plan the topic of free higher education has become one of the most discussed topics of the race for the White House in 2016.
What’s In A Name? A Look at the Washington Redskins
Native American mascots have been a wildly debated topic for years; the most prominent mascot being the Washington Redskins.
The Reality of Drone Warfare by the U.S. Military
“I’m going to repeat one more time,” said President Barack Obama in a lengthy 2013 speech at the National Defense University in Washington D.C.
Presidential Candidates Take On College Affordability
As the national student debt plan continues to rise above $1.2 trillion, according to The Washington Post, many young voters have turned to the Presidential Candidates for the best solution when coming into office in 2016.
Monmouth Debate Team Wins Team and Individual Awards at West Point Military Academy this Weekend
The Monmouth University Debate Team won a team and two individual speaking awards at the West Point Military Academy tournament this weekend (October 23-25). Christopher D’Elia and Kevin Ospina made it into the playoff round before losing to a team from West Virginia University. Victoria Esler also received the first place individual speaking award and Allison Ferraro received the second place speaking award in their division of 70 debaters. They all received their awards in front of approximately 250 debaters and coaches from across the nation. The awards banquet was held in West Point’s historic Officer’s Club that cradles and sits above the picturesque Hudson River. (see photo below).
Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush Offers Alternative to Affordable Care Act
With the upcoming Presidential election in 2016, candidates from both the Republican and Democratic side are taking a stance on current issues affecting the American people. In particular, Republican candidate Jeb Bush has taken a stance on an alternative to President Obama’s healthcare plan.
Social Security, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act Among Topics Discussed in Budget Deal
A two-year budget deal in the nation’s capital foreshadows the uncertain future for retirees as lawmakers face choosing between benefits promised to the elderly and a shortfall in funding.