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US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024.

OPINION: What political pageantry shows us about America’s future

Isaac Tanner, Reporter September 17, 2024

According to Politico, 67 million people watched Harris’ debate with Trump last week. Although far from the viewership numbers from 2016, when explicit political extremism still seemed new, the presidential...

News Quiz Sept. 27

News Quiz Sept. 27

Tim Costello, News editor September 27, 2022

1. Designs for the new state flag will be on display at the Utah State Capitol for the next two weeks. How many designs are there? a. 33 b. 7 c. 20 d. 101 2. What late 1990’s science fiction TV show’s...

Do you know your news? March 2

Do you know your news? March 2

Joshua Kamp March 1, 2021

1. The CDC gave the green light to a third COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 28, produced by what company? a. Moderna b. Johnson & Johnson c. Merck d. Bayer 2. Former President Trump returned...

With the election closing in, favorability ratings are starting to solidify Americans’ views on the presidential nominees.

Do you know your news? Oct. 27

Francia Benson October 26, 2020

1. In what country are women violently protesting the Catholic church for the right to have an abortion?a. Spainb. Francec. Mexicod. Poland2. What state is poised to be the linchpin to a presidential election...

The University of Utah displays signs for the VP Debate on Oct. 7. Photo credit: University of Utah

VP debate illuminates our administration’s failures

Daryn Steed October 12, 2020

In a rare occurrence for American politics, all eyes were on the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7. Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the University of Utah. Fifty-seven...

Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence pay respects as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose under the Portico at the top of the front steps of the Supreme Court building on Sept. 23, in Washington, D.C. (Alex Brandon/Pool/Sipa USA/tns) Photo credit: MCT Direct

Amy Coney Barrett will slam the doors RBG opened

Daryn Steed October 5, 2020

It’s 1948. Amy Coney Barrett is 18-years-old and venturing into post-high school education. For women, options are limited. She wants to be a lawyer, something her conservative father scoffs at....

One of the replies from the Twitter user @ProfSenjo, and presumed account of WSU Criminal Justice Professor Scott Senjo, that have caused calls for the professor to be fired across social media. Screenshot taken 12:32 a.m. on 6/1. (Twitter).

WSU professor threatens protesters in tweets

Jennifer Greenlee June 1, 2020

Weber State University Criminal Justice Professor Scott Senjo allegedly tweeted several threatening comments about protesters on May 31 and made other derogatory posts and comments in the days prior.Since...

A Black Lives Matter protest takes place on the steps of the Ogden/Weber Municipal Building in Ogden, Utah on May 30. (Francia Benson).

Do you know your news? June 2

Marisa Nelson May 31, 2020

1.) This past week President Donald Trump tweeted about a new development that would take place locally in Ogden, Utah. His tweet referenced which project?a. A wallb. A bus servicec. A hospitald. A super...

WSU Political Science professors Leah Murray (left), Gary Johnson (center) and Thom Kuehls (right) discuss the history and process of impeachment.

Impeachment’s indeterminate implications

Francisco Ruiz November 20, 2019

The public received its first televised glimpse into the U.S. House’s impeachment inquiry on Nov. 13. Three WSU Political Science professors, Dr. Gary Johnson, Dr. Thomas Kuehls and Dr. Leah Murray...

People gather at the Ogden Municipal building in protest of the U.S. border camps. Photo credit: Sharon Valverde Vargas

Ogden community takes part in national “Lights for Liberty” Protest

Sharon Valverde Vargas July 15, 2019

According to USA Today, over 700 cities participated in the Lights for Liberty protest on July 12; Ogden was one of those cities. The community gathered to express their thoughts and feelings toward what...

File photo dated March 2018 of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, killed in Istanbul on Oct. 2, 2018. (Balkis Press/Abaca Press/TNS)

News Quiz 7/2

Jennifer Greenlee July 1, 2019

1. President Trump started trade talks with what country at the annual G20 summit?a. Colombiab. Mexicoc. Chinad. Iran2. Which Saudi official is being blamed and investigated by both the UN and the CIA...

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders hugs President Donald Trump during a second chance hiring and criminal justice reform event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 13, 2019. (Oliver Contreras/SIPA USA/TNS)

News Quiz 6/17

Jennifer Greenlee June 17, 2019

1. Which famous movie star did Justin Bieber challenge to a fight? a. Tom Cruise b. Dwayne Johnson c. Leonardo DiCaprio d. Johnny Depp 2. Which member of Trump's White House announced...

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