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Nathan "Nate" Chase

Junior
Political Science

Minors in Spanish and Chinese.
Roller coaster die hard, Nintendo expert, and true crime/horror fanboy.

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The Working Student

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
January 06, 2025 01:50 PM
One of the major stories from the 2024 election was the massive contribution the working class had on President-elect Donald Trump’s historic victory and the rightward shift of the nation as a whole. Not only did a record number of the White working class vote for a Republican, but there was a massive shift of the Black and Latino working class. These changes are the start of a brand new political realignment not seen since the late 1960s [1].
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For the Hurricane Victims

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
December 06, 2024 04:45 PM
The empty box above is dedicated to the victims of the recent hurricanes. Many people were displaced and forced to evacuate on short notice. These Americans have lost their homes, belongings, jobs, and, worst of all, their lives. There are no words that can truly fill the void left by the loss of a loved one. The names of the hundreds of people who were lost would be written in the box above, but with so many still missing, the emptiness remains, just like the emptiness their families and friends will feel for a lifetime. Sadly, these tragic events are often used as political theater by politicians seeking to score points. Let’s be loud and clear: these victims are not to be used for your own political agenda.
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1968 vs 2024 Elections: Haven’t We Seen This Before?

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
December 06, 2024 11:57 AM
The United States 2024 election is only about a month away. Polls, prediction markets, and pundits are analyzing every piece of data to predict whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be elected the 47th president of the United States. However, to analyze this election, it is helpful to look back at history and examine other elections to identify patterns and evidence. One election in particular that bears a strong resemblance to the 2024 election is the 1968 election. By using a historical perspective, we can predict where the 2024 election may end up by studying what happened in 1968.
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April 2024

"Say Her Name": Laken Riley and the Crisis at the Southern Border

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
August 28, 2024 03:19 PM
In the latest Gallup poll, Americans say that immigration is the most important issue facing the country [1]. Americans now view this issue more urgent than the economy, inflation, wars abroad, and abortion. It’s not hard to see why. 2023 had the largest level of people who entered the country illegally than in any other year in history [2]. The issue has especially gained traction in the last few months with the murder of Laken Riley, a 22 year old nursing student from Augusta University. On February 22, 2024, Laken went on a morning jog near the University of Georgia, when she was abducted and brutally killed by 26 year old Jose Ibarra. Ibarra entered the United States illegally from Venezuela, and had multiple charges before this incident [3]. Laken Riley’s name made a large presence at the 2024 State of the Union address as members of Congress wore a pin with her name on it [4]. This tragic and senseless murder has been at the center of the crisis on the southern border, and shows why action must be taken immediately.
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March 2024

First Generation College Students: You Aren’t Alone.

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
March 07, 2024 02:58 PM
In BYU’s last graduating class, about 11% were considered first generation students [1]. Although there are many ways people consider what a first generation student is, it is generally accepted that the parents of these students did not complete a four year college degree, or that they have had very little exposure to college growing up [2]. Many times, these students face specific challenges that add more stress and unfamiliarity to an already challenging college experience. Studies show that the largest obstacles for these students are “lack of college readiness, familial support, and financial stability, racial underrepresentation, low academic self-esteem, and difficulty adjusting to college.” [3] This can be especially true if both parents are immigrants from another country.
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February 2024

Spoil or Spunk? Third Parties Candidates in 2024

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
February 13, 2024 05:00 PM
The 2024 United States presidential election is looking to be a rematch of the 2020 election. As of now, Donald Trump not only won the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary by historic margins, but it seems inevitable that he’ll win more states and become the Republican nominee [1]. Although Joe Biden is one of the most unpopular presidents in modern U.S. history, there are no signs of his party looking to replace him at this time [2]. Though 2024 may see like a sequel to 2020, there is one key difference: third party candidates. The increased presence of these candidates gives Americans more options as a majority of voters do not want to see a Trump-Biden rematch, but these third parties are a long shot [3]. However, the circumstances of this election will give these third party candidates influence in American politics that has not been seen in decades.
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December 2023

2023’s Biggest Loser: Disney

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
February 12, 2024 01:45 PM
As we reflect back on 2023, there is a clear loser: the Walt Disney Company. As one of the most iconic and wealthy American corporations, it has captured the hearts of numerous generations around the world. Most BYU students grew up around the end of the Disney Renaissance in the 90's, with classics such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Toy Story, and The Lion King. In the 2000's who didn't imagine having a wand and drawing the Disney Channel logo during the commercial breaks? The 2010’s was another revival era, as Disney produced popular films while making record profits by acquiring Marvel and Star Wars and producing live-action remakes of their classic animated films.
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November 2023

Adiós to Mexican Machismo

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
February 12, 2024 09:08 AM
Sexism happens all over the world, but in Latin American countries, there has been a culture of “machismo” that has seriously hindered women in ways that differ from sexism in America and other countries. Machismo is the idea that men have overbearing control and dominance over their wives and children. His role as the head of the house demands that all in the family submit to his will, a behavior that unfortunately manifests often as domestic violence. Although there are admirable traits of machismo such as bravery and honor, it’s the aggressiveness, violence, and dominance that is harmful. This mindset has led to the abuse and death of women, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Mexico.
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Step Aside Old Politicians. It’s Time for a New Generation to Lead America.

By Nathan "Nate" Chase
February 09, 2024 02:00 PM
Featuring an Interview with 24-Year-old Provo City Council Candidate, Tanner Bennett
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