Ambitious, brilliant, and stubborn. These qualities are often used to describe the 6th President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, and his long public service to our country. The son of the wiry old John Adams, one of the nation's founding fathers, John Quincy Adams was born as a member of America's "second generation" of political leaders. With...
On November 8th, 2022, The Roundup hosted a mock election for this year’s Texas governor race between Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke. In addition, there was a Halloween candy competition between Reese’s Pieces and Starburst. Even though Kanye West and Donald Trump were not on the ballot, many students showed up to fulfill their civic duties.Â
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As of October 27, 2022, around 14 million Americans have casted their votes in pre-election ballots across 44 states. Among these states, Texas has seen 1 million early votes. Until November 8, Texan voters will be casting their ballots for seven statewide seats: governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agricultural commissioner, comptroller, and one of the positions of...
As the midterms are quickly approaching, polls have increasingly shifted in favor of a Republican victory over the Democratic Party. Currently, Democrats control both houses of Congress and the White House. Thus, the days of unilateral passage of Democratic legislation may soon be coming to a close. This is primarily due to one of the most historical predictors of...
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As early voting in the 2022 midterms has gotten under way, many people who haven't voted are thing about certain issues that affect them. These range from inflation, to abortion, to crime. Today, I will discuss some of top issues on people's minds as they flock to the polls and which party this might benefit....
For every great historical figure in the past, there was someone, whether it be a close companion, lieutenant, or follower, who made their success possible. Although great leaders deservedly warrant praise for their admirable qualities, their success depended on the loyalty of their companions or subordinates.
As a society, our retelling of history mainly concentrates on the big characters of...
Upended palm trees, wrecked houses, and record-high flooding were all the hallmarks of a weather phenomenon that the Floridian peninsula was all too familiar with - Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian made landfall on Southwest Florida shores two weeks ago, leaving behind a trail of destruction and desolation in its wake. At least 137 people in the U.S. and Cuba...
On September 16, 2022, thousands of Iranians observed Mahsa Amini’s funeral. Then, they gathered in the masses to protest their government’s brutality resulting in the death of Amini. However, they were met with smoke grenades, batons, and arrests from the morality police. But, why did these violent protests flare up in the first place?Â
HISTORY OF IRAN
In 1951, Mohammad Mossadegh...
