Category: 41.3 Reflection

To truly understand the growth of the Washington University Association of Black Students (ABS), one must delve into its rich history—a story woven with threads of hard work, determination, and self-sacrifice, deeply intertwined with the university’s own narrative. Having had the incredible opportunity to lead ABS this past year, we felt a profound responsibility to […]

Social media has become the new front line in the battle for political power, where truth is often the first casualty. As seen in the 2024 Presidential election, these platforms allow misinformation to disseminate further and faster than ever before. As traditional news outlets continue to lose credibility, especially among younger and more diverse audiences, […]

As one of his many campaign promises, Trump vowed to reverse Biden’s ban on TikTok, which would otherwise go into effect on January 19th. This is a complete reversal of Trump’s initial stance on TikTok, and following through on this promise after returning to the White House would absolutely be a mistake. While many social […]

On November 5, Donald Trump was elected to a second term as president, winning all the swing states and decisively beating Vice President Kamala Harris, after a tumultuous campaign season. Throughout the campaign, Trump often touted his economic recovery plan, intending to reduce inflation and ease prices for consumers, as Gallup polls were showing the […]

One week before Election Day on October 29, Kamala Harris delivered her closing argument speech at the Ellipse in Washington DC. In the same place where the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th occurred, Harris proclaimed that the ability for Americans to live in a country “rooted in freedom for everyone” or “ruled […]

In April of 2024, the U.S. Navy published a report detailing the delays for many of their cutting-edge warships currently in the planning or production phase. Nearly all were delayed between one and three years, even among projects that carry the highest priority. The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine is considered key to maintaining America’s nuclear […]

For the Boys,Not quite Men—not really,   All those who cheered in thunderous Applause,(They did not see me, nor did they care); I heard you, Mere buildings away. I will remember you, and I will look for you in every face, in every eye.Are you a friend of mine? A parent? A professor?  Who is it […]

The year 2024 has been marked by unprecedented events in U.S. history, including the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the lingering consequences of the January 6th attack, and President Joe Biden’s unexpected withdrawal from the race. Yet, amidst these drastic events, one element has remained unchanged in every American election for the past […]

Waiting for the right moment may lose you the only moment. Although this election was not meant for Black women, we chose to make it ours. It was a 92-day campaign of dreams, action, and taking the future into our own hands. Black women, heralded as the backbone of the Democratic Party, have embodied this […]

The door opened to a short man, wearing a faded Harvard shirt, tucked in, pants rolled up. Papers and boxes were strewn on the staircase behind him and a few tattered books were tucked under his arm. “Hi sir, how are you today? My name is Julius. I’m out here knockin’ doors for the John […]