Trump’s First 100 Days in Office Update: Were Promises Met?

President Donald Trump has now been in office for more than one hundred days. However, the question that many ask is if he has made accomplishments on all the major issues he campaigned on during the election. The list below provides some insight into what he has and has not done thus far on those major topics.   Mexico Border Wall: No One of his … Continue reading Trump’s First 100 Days in Office Update: Were Promises Met?

Women’s March on Washington: Fighting for Our Rights

       The Women’s March On Washington (WMW)––a march for those who believe in women’s rights and human rights––took place on January 21, 2017. A rally was held beforehand at 10 am, and the marching began around 1:15 pm. Demonstrators were to meet at the intersection of Independence Avenue and SW Third Street near the Capital. However, with such a high attendance, crowds extended … Continue reading Women’s March on Washington: Fighting for Our Rights

Newly Discovered Exoplanets

    A study published by Journal Nature announced during a conference at NASA headquarters that they had discovered seven exoplanets that are similar to Earth, which is 40 light years away. Researchers used a telescope called TRAPPIST (TRAnsiting Planets and PlanetesImals Small Telescope) to record the exoplanets’ distance from their stars, radii, masses, orbital rotation and revolution. The seven newly discovered exoplanets are revolving … Continue reading Newly Discovered Exoplanets

“Voter Fraud” on Election Day and Results; Possibly Another Recount?

On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election to become the 45th President of the United States. He had 306 electoral votes, while Hillary Clinton, the Democratic opponent, had 232, according to CNN’s 2016 election coverage. Trump won 46.3% of the popular vote, while Clinton had 48.2%. Before the November 8th election on October 16, Trump stated on … Continue reading “Voter Fraud” on Election Day and Results; Possibly Another Recount?

The Electoral College: Can they Overturn the Results of the Election?

     In the wake of the election, many voters were frustrated by the results of the election and have been actively criticizing the system and the candidates. Some are searching for ways to work around the outcome and are looking towards the Electoral College as a way out of the situation that the country is in. This raises the question: can the Electoral College … Continue reading The Electoral College: Can they Overturn the Results of the Election?