By Eva Lynch A few months and a heap of uncertainty stand between President Donald Trump’s and former Vice President Joe Biden’s official standoff. The current pandemic is exposing many rarities in this process as it nears. As a result of a completely uncontested ballot, New York reportedly announced the cancellation of its state primaries Read More …
By. Julianna Guthrie On Tuesday, April 21, Catholic University had the opportunity to host its 5th annual University Research Day. In the era of zoom call birthday parties and proms, over 260 faculty, student, and staff members of Catholic University joined in to have the opportunity to share their hard work with not only the Read More …
The “This Week in Tower History” column will collect relevant, historical, or humorous excerpts from any past editions of The Tower’s 97-year-existence. Compiled weekly by Tower editors. 10 Years Ago – April 23, 2010 A front-page article headlined “O’Connell Bids Farewell to Catholic University” included Rev. David O’Connell’s advice to the next university president, who Read More …
By Cristina Goerdt Death tolls, shelter-in-place orders, and the economic meltdown dominate the headlines. And yet, politics waits for neither man nor beast (nor virus, apparently). The world keeps fighting, be it the paparazzi or Iranian-backed rebels. Here’s a quick round-up of some stories you may have missed. Asia The New York Times reports that Read More …
Photo courtesy of Vox By Fernando Cordova After Senator Bernie Sanders removed himself from the Democratic presidential race and eventually endorsed former Vice President Biden, it has become virtually inevitable that Biden will become the Democratic nominee for the 2020 presidential election. The current delegate count for Biden heading into the Democratic National Convention stands Read More …
Photo Courtesy of CNBC.com By Jeremy Perillo In a new Fox News poll released Wednesday, former Vice President Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump in two battleground states – Michigan and Pennsylvania. 49% of registered voters in Michigan plan to support Biden, while 41% say they will vote for Trump. Pennsylvania’s polling data shows Read More …
Image courtesy of phys.org By Grace Pooley The western United States is no stranger to environmental woes such as seasonal wildfires and cyclical droughts. A new threat is on the horizon, however, one that is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change—a reality that can no longer be denied. The megadrought—newly realized, not necessarily new—has descended upon Read More …
Image courtesy of Digital Trends By Katherine Kaderabek Onward – Disney’s newest film release, starring Tom Holland, is sure to entertain families for an evening. The film is centered around two kids who are determined to bring their father back to life for a day; it follows them through a mystical land on a journey Read More …
Photo Courtesy of The Verge By Renee Rasmussen Recently released on Hulu, Mrs. America is a new series from FX about the 1970s political struggle to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The first three episodes were released on April 15, and in these episodes, viewers meet Phyllis Schlafly (played by Cate Blanchett), a conservative Read More …
Courtesy of Politico By Eva Lynch Roger Stone, a political consultant and convicted felon, remains one of the few clear victims of the infamous Mueller Report. Stone was convicted on seven counts following the release of the controversial report and awaited sentencing for ten months. Less obvious than his guilt is the appropriate sentencing; prosecutors Read More …
