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Posts published by “Alex Murtagh”

Alex Murtagh is a senior civil engineering major and has been a member of the Stute for four years. He is the former Outreach Chair, writes about university affairs, and conducts high-level interviews. Additionally, he previously wrote the campus conservative column. Aside from the Stute, Alex is also involved in Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Chi Epsilon, the Civil Engineering Honor Society, and is the founder of the martial arts and self-defense club.

Gun Control: Have we learned anything?

It has been roughly one year since the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, one of the deadliest mass shootings in the history of the United States.

Digging for a decent Democratic candidate

The race for the presidency and the Democratic nomination are quickly heating up. According to Politico, as of right now, there are currently 10 Democratic candidates who have launched exploratory committees or declared their candidacy.

The disastrous Green New Deal

Democrats: The 1930s called and they want their policies back.

The darling of the Democratic Party, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Ed Markey introduced a resolution for a “Green New Deal” in the House and Senate, respectively.

2018 Presidential Report Card

It’s been a wild year in the jungle of politics, so I think it’s only right that we go back and look at what has happened over the past year.

Enough with the useless recounts

Enough is enough. We go through this almost every time there is an election. “I lost, so I want a recount!”

What does this election mean?

As I’m sure you’re well aware, this past Tuesday was the 2018 midterm elections. Just one year ago, the political pundits were saying we would see a massive blue wave.

Vote… but only if you’re informed

As Americans, I believe that it is our obligation to get out and vote every time there is an election. It is the people who we elect that have the ability to decide what our local, state, and federal governments look like.

Foreign policy front and center

With the midterm election cycle coming to a close, it’s important for Republicans and Democrats to make their best efforts to convince the American people that they should be in charge.