The Problem with the Derrick Rose CaseLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityAfter being accused of sexual assault, NBA superstar Derrick Rose is still expected to keep his job, his money and his fans.…September 26, 2016
What’s Really Happening in ChicagoLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityThe Chicago government’s misuse of funding has directly led to poorer communities and an increase in violence.…September 19, 2016
Why You Should Be Watching NBC’s ‘Superstore’Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityNBC’s newest sitcom dives into the absurdity of big-box retail.…September 12, 2016
Thanks Obama. No, SeriouslyLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityAs a new political era begins, it’s time to give thanks to our current Commander.…September 7, 2016
Is the Answer to Justice Changing?Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityThe Department of Justice announced it will no longer use private prisons, but what does that mean for our nation’s incarcerated?…August 29, 2016
The Aftermath of the Turkish CoupLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityWhat you should know and why you should care.…August 22, 2016
The Spirit of Bernie Sanders is Alive and WellLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversitySanders’ success did wonders for the popularity of progressive politics. Here’s how to continue what he started.…August 17, 2016
Why a Vote for Jill Stein Is a Vote for Donald TrumpLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversitySanders fans, ask yourself: What would Bernie really want?…August 9, 2016
Why You Shouldn’t Waste Your Money on HarvardLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityMore and more, where you go to college doesn’t matter.…August 1, 2016
Why Unpaid Internships Marginalize Working Class StudentsLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityChoosing between your future and your present is hardly a choice college students should have to make.…July 26, 2016
The Bleak Future of Political JournalismLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityBoth Trump and Clinton have treated the media dismissively, following in Obama’s anti-press footsteps.…July 19, 2016
The Only Prescription Is More Jon StewartLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityIn an increasingly volatile political climate, viewers are realizing that while his jokes eased the pain, it was Stewart's sincerity that the country needed.…July 11, 2016
Situating ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Amongst the Pantheon of Animated Family GreatsLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityBy paralleling from 'The Simpsons' and avoiding the snares of 'Family Guy,' the show has become one of the best on television.…July 6, 2016
The Athlete’s Immunity to JusticeLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityEmboldened by a history of lax discipline, athletes often think they live in a world free of consequences.…June 27, 2016
Why #BernieOrBust Needs to StopLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityThe scorched-earth policy is not only anti-democratic, it could lead to a far worse outcome (i.e. a Trump presidency).…June 21, 2016
First Hillary, Then You: Encouraging Political Participation in College WomenLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversitySurrounded by idealistic peers with complete freedom of choice, college is the best time to experiment with political engagement.…June 13, 2016
Comedian or Comedienne? The Unfunny Misogyny of ComedyLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityThe three most underrated women in comedy fight for relevance, while Adam Sandler continues to make movies.…June 6, 2016
Think Again: How Your Parents Should (And Shouldn’t) Affect Your Political IdentityLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityIt’s important to avoid blindly rejecting or accepting your family’s political stance. Your country depends on it.…May 30, 2016
Students Voting for Hillary: There’s at Least One of UsLauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt UniversityWhy despite the ubiquity of millennial support for Bernie Sanders, I stand with Hillary Clinton.…April 26, 2016