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GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

‘Remain in Mexico’ program limits the right to claim asylum

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist February 26, 2025

President Donald Trump has taken steps towards fulfilling yet another promise he made on the campaign trail: reinstating his controversial Migrant Protection Protocols. Most commonly referred to as the...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Shapiro’s budget battle

Jared Nachimson ’27, Columnist February 19, 2025

To say this past month’s political news has been hectic is an understatement. Everything from debacles about tariffs to arguments over the validity of government “efficiency” efforts have raised...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Plans to dismantle the Department of Education threaten education equality

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist February 12, 2025

President Donald Trump is preparing to fulfill another of his many campaign promises by making significant changes to the Department of Education. Trump is reportedly finalizing an executive action that...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

‘Watchdogs’ under siege

Bella Privitera ’26, Opinions Editor December 4, 2024

The media — historically coined as the “watchdog” of the government, tasked with ensuring political accountability — is currently under siege. Veteran journalists Marty Baron, former executive...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Ulysses S. Grant and Donald Trump

Isaac Schwartz ’25, Guest Columnist December 4, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has been compared to many historical figures, but perhaps the closest comparison is to one rarely cited: Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president of the U.S. After his inauguration...

Resist hatred

Liam Riley ’26, Guest Columnist December 4, 2024

“It is always easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” — Alfred Adler  Following the 2024 election, the “blame game” has begun on many college campuses nationwide,...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Dialogue is fundamental to our democracy

Jake Richfield ’27, Copy Editor November 20, 2024

On the morning of Nov. 6, after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory was declared, I saw messages across social media with a similar sentiment shared en masse: “If you voted for Trump, do not associate...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Loyalty over experience

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist November 20, 2024

On Nov. 12, Donald Trump announced Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), will head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside former Republican...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

When did we lose our compassion as a country?

Bianca Talarico ’27, Guest Columnist November 13, 2024

Six bankruptcies, two impeachments, the incitement of a riot at the Capitol, being found liable for sexual abuse, 34 felony counts and four pending criminal cases did not prevent the former president of...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

A new Biden, but the same issues

Jake Richfield March 20, 2024
Gearing up for election season
GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24 & ALLIE MILLER ’24/THE HAWK

2024: The lesser of two evils once again

Jake Richfield January 31, 2024

Following the results of the first presidential primary contests, the dreaded scenario for many Americans is becoming the reality: a Trump vs. Biden rematch. Even though both Ron DeSantis and Nikki...

Can a Biden administration restore unity?

Can a Biden administration restore unity?

Connor Mignano November 17, 2020

President-elect's ultimate challenge will be closing the divide On Nov. 7, President-elect Joe Biden gave a victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware that outlined his vision for America. He spoke to the...

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