On March 31, Sen. Cory Booker began his over 25-hour Senate speech “with the intention of getting in some good trouble.” The speech was the senator’s way of criticizing America’s current state,...

In recent years, we have seen a pattern of politicians, notably from the Democratic side, calling their political associations into question. Among the Democrats who changed their party affiliation are...

November 8th is right around the corner, and here’s what you need to know before you cast your vote. This election is an important one for Pennsylvania, with the race for governor and an open seat in...

Justice Jackson’s story is a shared experience among Black women  On April 7, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination, making her the first Black woman to serve...

USS Election Coverage  Kevin Gill As we enter a new chapter of growth for this university, my goal is to build a St. Joe’s that celebrates differences and promotes collaboration. While I strive to...

The coronavirus pandemic precipitated a severe economic downturn, leaving the American people, especially working and middle-class Americans, to bear the brunt of the financial crisis.  But an economic...

How would the bills restrict abortion access? During the past year, a number of bills that would prevent women’s access to an abortion have passed through the Pennsylvania State Senate. House Bill 1977,...

Exploring the function of Student Senate Constant collaboration between University Student Senate (USS) members and members of St. Joe's administration is necessary for the USS to function...

Proposal calls for three branches of government University Student Senate (USS) will vote at their April 15 meeting on proposed changes to their constitution that would enact a three-branch government...

Elections for the 19th University Student Senate (USS) will take place April 10 and 11. Current students in each class year will vote for class senators and elect executive board members, comprised...

Over 49 percent of registered voters in the U.S. went to the polls on Nov. 6 to vote in the 2018 Midterm Elections. In Pennsylvania, voter turnout was slightly higher with 57 percent of registered voters. This...