Editorial

Inside Democratic strategy falls short

February 9, 2016

The nature of the Democratic process at the Iowa caucuses has historically causes presidential candidates strategize in attempts to increase their chances of victory at the event — but Iowans are used to these tricks. […]

Columns

Clinton fans energetic despite close Iowa race

February 7, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite professing to be breathing a big sigh of relief as she addressed the cheering crowds Monday, Hillary Clinton’s Iowa caucus victory was far from assured. The atmosphere at Clinton’s caucus night rally at Drake […]

Columns

Opinion: Christie slams senate

February 2, 2016

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, one of 12 remaining Republican presidential candidates, spoke at an intimate rally at a pub last night, 24 hours before the start of the Iowa Caucus. Christie spoke of his […]

Columns

Opinion: Low Voter Turnout Has Consequences

January 31, 2016

America historically has claimed to be a very strong democracy on the domestic and global levels. However, a recent trend might be threatening this ideal. America’s voter turnout has steadily declined since the 1940s and 50s, especially […]