Blinded followers turn Trump into a political martyr

Share: Donald Trump: a man currently facing at least 90 different charges against him, including several sexual assault accusations and a conviction of business fraud has turned the Republican party into his very own church. Turning his speeches into sermons and his campaign into a crusade, further dividing the country under the pretense of building a better nation. According to a New York Times article, “Mr.Trump’s ability to turn his supporters’ passion into piety is crucial to understanding how he remains the undisputed Republican leader …

New student trustee voted in for the upcoming year

Share: Pasadena City College’s special student trustee election last week yielded Zeinab Raad as the new student voice and symbolic student vote on the Board of Trustees. While the four students contesting for the position ran on similar platforms, such as proper representation of the student body and removing barriers to equity regarding education, Raad won with 47 percent of the vote. “Working with the new board is going to be exciting because I feel so much passion from every individual and knowing their vigor …