Editorial: Presidential election will have far-reaching consequences

No matter which candidate wins this year’s presidential election, the campaign’s effects will be felt for some time to come. The race between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump has been the most volatile in recent memory and may redefine the campaign process in the coming years. This election has been largely regarded as a… Continue reading Editorial: Presidential election will have far-reaching consequences

GOP colleagues back away from Trump comments

Various Republican lawmakers have abandoned support for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign following a 2005 videotape showing Trump making lewd comments toward women. Fellow GOP politicians, including vice presidential nominee Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan, have said that they do not condone Trump’s inappropriate comments, calling the comments unethical within Republican boundaries of conduct. Many… Continue reading GOP colleagues back away from Trump comments

When the opinions overshadow the facts

With the 2016 presidential election underway, opinions are becoming seemingly more important than the facts. Teachers across the country tell students daily that it is important they use factual sources rather than opinions because opinions are not concrete. But if this is true, why is the solidity of facts becoming less substantial in today’s society, specifically… Continue reading When the opinions overshadow the facts

Hurricane Matthew brings havoc to the Americas

We at The Pacer would like to send our condolences to the victims and their families affected by Hurricane Matthew. Within the past week Hurricane Matthew has taken approximately 1,027 lives in the Caribbean and the southern United States with 1,000 being from Haiti, according to NBC News. It also left a terrible trail of destruction behind,… Continue reading Hurricane Matthew brings havoc to the Americas

Sitting or standing: it’s honestly your call

A big issue circulating in America is whether it is disrespectful to sit during the national anthem, or if that is a freedom that Americans have. Colin Kaepernick, football player for the San Francisco 49ers, decided to sit on the bench during the national anthem in a preseason game. At first glance, the gesture seems very disrespectful.… Continue reading Sitting or standing: it’s honestly your call