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SATIRE: Love is a lie orchestrated by the government

SATIRE: Love is a lie orchestrated by the government

Vinh Tran
February 14, 2018
The government is trying to take over the world by using Valentine's Day.
President Barack Obama delivers a health care address to a joint session of Congress at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

In the FBI we (should) trust

Cassie Valdez
February 9, 2018
The Nunes Memo is an attempt by House Republicans to silence the Russian investigation that threatens President Donald Trump's role in office.
Sin city: aptly named

Sin city: aptly named

Vinh Tran
February 5, 2018
Crime rates in Las Vegas have been steadily increasing. There needs to be immediate action in order for the city to improve.
SATIRE: Clothes make the man

SATIRE: Clothes make the man

Vinh Tran
January 25, 2018
My life has one focus, clothes. Even if I lack any sense of style or responsibility, hopefully wearing expensive clothes will suffice.
The American Dream(ers)

The American Dream(ers)

Cassie Valdez
January 24, 2018
Despite the government shutdown, the fate of DACA has yet to be rescued.
Expecting failure

Expecting failure

Vinh Tran
January 10, 2018
Following an array of disappointment, it's not much of a surprise when one starts to expect it at every turn.
Cheers to a new year

Cheers to a new year

Cassie Valdez
January 6, 2018
Blissful ignorance is great until you realize there's no escaping the consequences.
The people’s branch? Think again

The people’s branch? Think again

Cassie Valdez
December 26, 2017
Congress has been making decisions that do not entirely reflect the views of the masses.
"Because life is amazing, and we can, in the capital of a world learning to <3 better :) " Washington, DC's Capital TransPride was on May 20, 2017, hosted by The Studio Theatre

Protect through policy

Cassie Valdez
December 8, 2017
At a recent public meeting, negative comments regarding a statewide gender diversity regulation convinced the State Superintendent Steve Canavero to push back on advancing the policy for final approval from the state Legislative Commission.
Learning to welcome change

Learning to welcome change

Vinh Tran
November 10, 2017
I recently moved to a totally new environment and I’m struggling to call my new home, home.
Falling short

Falling short

Cassie Valdez
November 9, 2017
After evaluating all of the Editors-in-Chief before me, I feel like I'm not good enough to be in this position.
SATIRE: Apple is back at it again

SATIRE: Apple is back at it again

Cassie Valdez
November 1, 2017
The iPhone X comes out this Friday. Buy one to not only to show off, but also to prove how responsible you are with money.
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