By Heidi Fods College campuses strive to provide students with an environment where they can grow and freely express themselves; but at Concordia College, political representation on campus is in question. Some students say they feel the political diversity of the campus is not represented fairly. This especially appears to concern republican and conservative Cobbers….
Last fall, I began to reflect on what values built my political viewpoint, and came to the conclusion that many aligned with the ideals of conservative thought. In our current climate, this was a little hard to accept at first. My family identifies as staunchly liberal, and many friends share similar sentiments. Even with wonderful…
Let me start with a brief story: It was the fall of 2013, one of the first few days of school after graduating high school. My inquiry class was my first taste of college. After a few “get to know you” games, the class settled in for some background information on the class structure. I…
Student Republicans speak to their political experiences on campus A survey demonstrated that a little over a third of the student body voted for Donald Trump, yet public republicans say they feel as if they have a target on their backs. According to the Political Science Cobber Political Values Default Report, 65.58 percent said they…
While Concordia’s Campus Democrats have rallied around Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump remains an elephant in the room for Campus Republicans. During primary season, Minnesota proved a bit of a unique case; in the caucuses, neither of the eventual presidential nominees was able to walk away with a victory. Clinton trailed Sanders by over 20%, and…
Recent weeks have been costly to Republican clout and its political brand. The fight against the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, has backfired. A recent poll conducted by the Washington Post and ABC news found that only 33% of Americans favor repealing the act. Not only that, but new polls focusing on early voter preferences…
In the wake of the recent elections, the Republican Party is facing an identity crisis. While no one will call the 2012 elections a mandate, they reflect a change in the political landscape going forward. In an election where one of the major issues was a down economy, it seems that a fiscally conservative candidate…