November 2025
ANNIE WALKER, Editor-in-Chief
ROZLYN NEVILLE SUN, Publisher
DR. DAVID ROMNEY, Faculty Advisor
Staff Writers
TALA ALNASSER
ADAM BENSON
BELLA BENSON
ASHTON BLAKE
DALLIN BUNDY
EMMA CONDE WADDOUPS
BRUCE MCCONKIE
ELLA PALIGO
SAVANNAH PURSGLOVE
TANNER STOTT
OLIVIA TRONE
Pull up a chair and join the conversation. This Thanksgiving issue serves up spirited debates and fresh perspectives on politics, purpose, and the simple joy of sharing ideas—like pie, best enjoyed together.
Is meritocracy really fair, or does it quietly reward those born with hidden advantages? Discover how affirmative action challenges the myth of neutrality, bringing America closer to its promises of equal opportunity and poetic justice for all.
Is Zohran Mamdani the best thing to happen to Republicans since AOC, or will his radical agenda backfire on New York City? Dive into the sharp debate over whether Mamdani’s socialism is political dynamite or disaster for his party and his city.
What happens when healthcare runs like the DMV instead of a competitive marketplace? Discover why free markets, not government programs, might be the real key to saving lives and giving Americans true healthcare choice.
What happens when the Supreme Court decides who defines marriage for the entire nation? Explore how judicial overreach may have jeopardized both marriage and the fundamental principles of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ended race-conscious admissions and reshaped college admissions forever. This decision challenges how we define diversity and equality while opening the door for new policies to support education fairness without relying on affirmative action.
Do term limits really fix Congress or just hand more power to lobbyists and the President? Find out why popular reform might make Washington less effective, more polarized, and even less accountable to voters.
What if our biggest debates actually made us better instead of bitter? Discover how “good disagreement” can foster curiosity, clarity, and a more peaceful society one courageous conversation at a time.
Is love really just a moral issue, or does the Constitution demand equal marriage rights for all? Dive into a story of growing up, constitutional literacy, and why the right to marry may be the next battleground for American liberty.
Is Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral run a warning, a revolution, or just another moment of political drama? Step past the hype to see how real-world concerns are redefining what it means to be progressive in America.
Is Congress being run for the people or just for wealthy donors, Super PACs, and career politicians? Washington’s own advice on self-limited service meets modern incumbency and reveals why constitutional term limits could break the costly cycle of cash and corruption in American politics
Should health care be a privilege or a shared promise? Explore how universal coverage, paired with private options, can foster a healthier, more stable society without sacrificing choice or efficiency.
Are government shutdowns the real problem, or is the bigger danger the zero-sum politics that push our constitutional balance to the brink? See how chasing short-term wins for one side can erode the checks, deliberation, and compromise the founders intended.