By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager SAN ANTONIO – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday, Mar.13, that San Antonio will be the first city in Texas to receive drive-through Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in response to the ongoing emergency. At the time, the tests are only available for first responders and public safety and health care workers. The facility opened on Friday in the South Texas Medical Center. Because it is […]
By Brandi MitchellWeb Content Contributor It’s no surprise that as midterms approach, classwork piles up and the average college student becomes inundated with a list of to-do’s, keeping up with the daily news becomes far less of an imperative. Understanding that most of you have little time to stay informed, but firmly believing that being informed citizens keeps democracy alive, here is a five minute rundown on the news you […]
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto News Reporter Parents, teachers, and kids alike are having serious discussions in light of the Florida school shooting that killed fourteen students and three faculty members. San Marcos CISD Trustee, Anne Halsey, talked about her concerns and solutions. Her opinions and views do not reflect those of SMCISD. Aside from being a member of the school board, Halsey is also a mother of three herself. She worries […]
By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor 2017 has been a big year for political, racial, and environmental issues. Donald Trump’s presidency, police brutality, and natural disasters has caused many of us to panic and look for an answer to solve it all. People are angry and while conservatives and liberals have never really been able to find peace between their ideals, these conflicts are bigger than simple disagreements. Now, the […]
By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor Like every other BET Hip Hop Awards, the Cypher was shown this year to give rappers a chance to showcase their raw talent. Eminem, best known for being one of the top American rappers and producers, debuted this year with a solo cypher that brought up an issue that has been controversial for months: Donald Trump’s presidency. Eminem did not hesitate to speak on […]
By Alana Riddle Music Journalist Politics has always served as a driving force behind the music that comes to define an era. The U.S. is currently experiencing a time of political and social unrest. Before elected president, Donald Trump caused massive controversy with how he publicly addressed Latin American immigrants, women, and people with disabilities. Since taking office on January 20, 2017, President Trump has continued to fuel conflict both […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Over time, I have begun to recognize more clearly what being a women means to me and how to continuously break the stigma of scrutiny and oppression all women face. On International Women’s Day, we honor all self-identifying women, women of color, single mothers, women all over the world, and we cherish the women who fight for us to be heard. Although, the world […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager What many Democrats have feared since the beginning of the presidential election has come to be: we are now living in Trump’s America. The controversial yet popular president has taken charge of the White House just as the House and Senate have come under complete Republican control. For Democrats, and those who lean left, this means existing in a political sphere that is […]
By Victoria Beeler and Archana Nair News Reporters By a one percent margin, Donald Trump has won the swing state of Florida. The polls in Florida have been neck-and-neck between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, which is about as much as the nation would expect out of Florida. With 29 electoral votes up for grab, the polls have been a nail biting experience for citizens across the country. Florida has […]
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