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What are the implications of the Russia strike on the U.S. drone?

What are the implications of the Russia strike on the U.S. drone?

Sam Gordon wrote: This move seems unsurprising considering the escalation in Russian rhetoric surrounding US involvement in the war in Ukraine and increasingly close ties with China. However, I don’t...

The Roundup with Sam Gordon - Issue 12

The Roundup with Sam Gordon – Issue 12

Sam Gordon, Editor in Chief March 21, 2023

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Is a 3-Hour Career-Spanning Victory Lap Last Friday, Taylor Swift began her long-awaited Era’s Tour in Glendale, Arizona. Performing numerous songs from across her catalog,...

The Roundup with William Karr - Issue 11

The Roundup with William Karr – Issue 11

William Karr, Editor in Chief March 14, 2023

Update on The Daily Show Last December, Trevor Noah stepped down as the host of The Daily Show. Ever since there has been a new guest host each week. For the week of March 13, that is actor Kal Penn,...

The Roundup with Alex Two - Issue 10

The Roundup with Alex Two – Issue 10

Alex Two, Editor in Chief March 7, 2023

We Ought to Talk about ChatGPT We all know about ChatGPT. I think it’s becoming relatively clear that it’s more significant than the introduction of NFTs or the crypto phase that venture capitalists...

The Roundup is a weekly column where New Trier Political Journal staff highlight top new stories from the past week.

The Roundup with Reagan Subeck – Issue 9

Reagan Subeck, Columnist February 28, 2023

Student protestors line up on Supreme Court steps as Biden's Student Loan relief begins the trial  Biden’s new Student Loan Forgiveness Plan has started to have court hearings this week with the...

Hot Take: What Are Your Thoughts on Tonight’s Chicago Mayoral Election?

Hot Take: What Are Your Thoughts on Tonight’s Chicago Mayoral Election?

Teddy Jack, William Karr, Isa Harrison, and Alex Two February 28, 2023

Teddy Jack wrote: Paul Vallas's fascist and unconstitutional calls for the expansion of police powers should be rejected as a shallow solution to a deeper problem. Only Brandon Johnson will solve the...

The Roundup with Isa Harrison - Issue 8

The Roundup with Isa Harrison – Issue 8

Isa Harrison, Columnist February 21, 2023

Drink bottled water, officials tell Ohio town hit by toxic train crash and EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up Ohio train derailment site and pay all costs Although the train derailment in Ohio...

The Roundup with Nathan Heftman - Issue 7

The Roundup with Nathan Heftman – Issue 7

Nathan Heftman, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

Biden State of the Union President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday touched on a long list of varying topics, ranging from increased economic growth and infrastructure to continued...

Hot Take: How Do You Think the Balloon Situation Will Influence United States’ Foreign Policy?

Hot Take: How Do You Think the Balloon Situation Will Influence United States’ Foreign Policy?

Sam Gordon wrote:  I think this will mostly be used by Republicans to push for a tougher policy on China or paint Biden as soft on defense. I don’t think the balloon situation will deter Biden from...

#MeToo: The Revolution That Wasn’t

#MeToo: The Revolution That Wasn’t

Sam Gordon, Editor in Chief February 7, 2023

In early January, the Golden Globes made its triumphant return to late-night broadcast, attempting to overcome its legacy of corruption, racism, and misogyny with a 3-hour ceremony featuring hundreds of...

The Roundup with Avi Shah - Issue 6

The Roundup with Avi Shah – Issue 6

Avi Shah, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

Chinese Spy Balloon Invades American Air Space On Tuesday, January 31st, American military officials received intelligence that there was a Chinese surveillance balloon floating over Montana. Biden’s...

The Roundup with Teddy Jack - Issue 5

The Roundup with Teddy Jack – Issue 5

Teddy Jack, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

George Santos George Santos was elected to New York’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2022 midterm election. He claimed that he had graduated with honors from Baruch College, and worked for CitiGroup...

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