OPINIONS

Mitt Romney hugs fellow former Republican presidential candidate John McCain back in 2015. After Romney's historic vote to convict President Trump on an impeachment charge of abuse of power, many are drawing comparisons to himself and the late Senator.Photo by Gage Skidmore on Flickr.

2/9/2020, 2:05pm

Opinion: Thank You, Mitt Romney

By Parker Lazar

In the face of threats from his own party, Mitt Romney was willing to stand up for what he believed in. I, for one, am thankful that he did. This article is addressed directly to Romney himself as a personal “thank you.”

President James Smith talks about a major donation from GameAbove to EMU in a total of $8 million which covers construction and operating costs for the next 12 years.

2/8/2020, 7:04pm

Opinion: GameAbove can do better

By Fenrik Goerlitz / Assistant Opinions Editor

GameAbove is a group of EMU alumni who have donated $13.5 million in the last school year. They can stand to make improvements in what they choose to fund. 

 Photo by Aaron Kittredge from Pexels.

2/8/2020, 6:40pm

Opinion: Political fandom is a growing threat

By Parker Lazar

Despite the seemingly unanimous agreement of the dangers of President Trump, Democratic voters are still more willing to accept a second Trump term than support a Democrat outside of their favorite candidate. The growing obsession with candidates is a dangerous sign suggesting a deeper issue within our democratic system.

Dark Sky Over U.S. Capitol Building. Photo by trekandshoot on CanStockPhoto.

2/4/2020, 9:17am

Opinion: The GOP drops the facade

By Parker Lazar

After 9 days of trial proceedings, Republicans are desperate to acquit the president and put the trial behind them. While they tried at first to mask their intentions, Republican Senators are now being more open and honest about how they really feel: that the president should be above the law.