Iran deserves freedom from authoritarianism. Its people deserve dignity, self-autonomy and safety. However, real freedom cannot be delivered through imperial ambition. It cannot be engineered by foreign powers who have their own interests at heart.
In celebrating the men while snidely diminishing the women, the White House showed that even in moments of national pride, gender equality is only embraced when convenient.
When the economy becomes unstable, immigration enforcement becomes a show of support for citizens. Deportation is sold as an economic solution, but it instead functions more as an emotional fallback. Immigrants become a target for futile American frustration and discourse. This allows political leaders to claim they are protecting workers without addressing why they are struggling in the first place and getting at the root of the issue.
By alarming citizens into silence, through brutal force, quiet threats and intimidation, the very essence of our society is being destroyed.
While an unconventional “friendship” seemingly arose from this meeting, it’s anything but genuine. It’s a media-crafted illusion — a calculated effort by Mamdani to put personal grievances with Trump aside and secure tangible gains to benefit the lives of New Yorkers.
This generation isn’t glorifying crime, though; it’s rebranding it. Told through humor and irony, it’s all fun and games until the lines between actual harm and entertainment start to blur.
The university has an opportunity and obligation to move past empty gestures and truly show that Native American people, their complex history and ongoing struggles are genuinely valued.
This article argues that supporting Palestine is not an act of hostility toward Israel but a call to recognize the shared humanity of all people affected by the conflict. It traces the historical roots of the Palestine-Israel struggle and critiques both the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and institutional attempts to silence pro-Palestinian voices, including at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Ultimately, the piece urges students and readers to use their voices, empathy and platforms to advocate for peace, justice and human rights beyond politics.
Joining clubs isn’t just beneficial, it’s absolutely essential to your time on campus for it to be successful and worthwhile. Chances are, most people are just as nervous as you are, but taking the first step to joining a club can lead to life changing friendships and experiences that’ll stay with you forever.
Healthy habits are easier to build at the start of the semester than during midterms or finals. From meal prepping to sleep routines, simple strategies can help students stay balanced, focused and less overwhelmed as the semester picks up.
Read on Issuu
Solutions by The State News
