Posts Tagged ‘Donald Trump’
Politics and sports collide on anthem protests
The national anthem has become a flashpoint between athletics and politics. Webster University reacts to the controversy.
Read MorePolitickin’ me off: ‘Loyalty Day’ is not about loyalty
Loyalty Day is marked by the first day of May. But, Loyalty Day is not entirely about loyalty to the United States of America.
Read MoreWave That Flag: Opposing War is Patriotic
Almost every issue is polarizing in today’s political environment. Hot-button issues such as gender neutral bathrooms, political correctness and whether or not to salute the flag bore me. Yet many Americans are more interested in these issues and are oblivious and apathetic to the death and destruction our foreign policy unleashes on the world. We…
Read MorePoint. Counterpoint. After a divisive presidential election, do you still identify as Christian?
The presidential race divided a country between those who liked Donald Trump versus those who liked Hillary Clinton, or simply, republican versus democrat. It also divided religion – those who identify as Christian versus those who do not because of the divisive election.
Read MorePresidential election creates clashes between long-lasting friendships
The recent presidential election created a divide between Americans. It also created a divide between friendships. Why should we let one difference of opinion end a life-long friendship?
Read MoreQuality reporting suffers from Trump’s war on media
In the 1960s, the most influential form of communication was the television. Today, Facebook and Twitter created the quickest ways to receive news. The problem is it is also the quickest way for “fake news” to spread, creating an issue for hard-hitting journalists.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: In response to The Journal’s coverage of the university’s stance on President Trump’s travel ban
Webster University professor of international relations Daniel Hellinger writes in response to our coverage on Webster University’s statement following the president’s executive order.
Read MoreThe Trump Trainwreck: The president’s first weeks in office
President Donald Trump continues to live up to the name of being the most controversial president in U.S. history. Through executive orders and waging wars on the media, the president’s first weeks prove he is running an “alternative facts” administration.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Response to #DeleteUber
Webster University’s sports announcer John Hoffmann writes in response to the opinions piece, “Politickin’ me off: #DeleteUber.”
Read MorePolitickin’ me off: #DeleteUber
When newly inaugurated President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries, it was a grim moment for America. Many of us reflected on what the future would hold and wondered whether the idea of the U.S. as a haven for immigrants and refugees had ever really held true. Citizens…
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