JOSEPH DEBELL: OPINION EDITOR Graphic: Joseph DeBell With Donald Trump as the incoming president, musicians’ progress toward fair compensation is at risk. The Living Wage for Musicians Act — designed to secure better wages for artists in the music industry — is in danger of being sidelined. This legislation could become one of the casualties…
Photo of students watching presidential election Photo courtesy of: Jessica Wikander BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER Tuesday was Election Day, and for many students, this marked the first presidential election they were able to vote in. To bring students together from all political backgrounds for this momentous occasion, the College Democrats and Republicans teamed up…
BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR Former United States representatives Peter H. Kostmayer and David A. Trott visited St. Bonaventure University this week as part of the Congress to Campus Program. The two former congressmen visited political science classes on Monday and Tuesday, in addition to participating in a public forum Monday evening. The Congress to…
With Wednesday being the first day of public impeachment hearings, the looming possibility of President Donald Trump becoming impeached is of upmost importance in the minds of many politicians and the general public. If impeached, Trump would join the likes of former presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, becoming the third in United States’ history.…
By Kevin Rogers Opinion Assignment Editor Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., cemented himself as one of the leading defenders of American liberty in Congress last Wednesday. Paul, seeking answers on the Obama administration’s drone strike program, stood for 13 hours to filibuster the confirmation of CIA nominee John Brennan. Paul focused on one core question: does…
By Emily Carson News Editor Luke Stewart, sophomore political science major, was elected into common council of Salamanca on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The City Common Council is a board of elected officials that represent different areas of a city or town. It is a legislative body which votes on city law, proposes bills and manages…
By Kevin Rogers Assistant Opinion Editor A few months ago, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney seemed to be just another sacrifice to throw at the altar of President Barack Obama. He was the next in line to be the Republican nominee, and very few Republicans were excited for his prospects. After all, as “Saturday Night…