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Editorials Issue 4
Responding in the Face of Tragedy (Or Not)
While ordinary Americans continue to suffer at the hands of gun violence, our elected leaders refuse to take action. In fact, the vast majority of our politicians seem to forget the true scope and magnitude of the tragedy that lays at their feet. Their lack of action is inexcusable.
By Ryon Jemail
Editorials Issue 4
Update on South Korea’s Presidential Approval Ratings
As of May 2024, it has officially been two years since the inauguration of the current South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol. As Yoon nears the halfway point of his five-year term, the country’s attention is gathered on his updated approval rating. Upon surveying 1000 citizens across the country, a historic low of 24% responded in approval of Yoon’s presidency. Particularly, Yoon’s second year approval rating draws a stark contrast to that of the ex-president Moon, who held an approval rating of 47% during the second year of his term. Upon closer examination of the reasons behind Yoon’s low approval rating, it is apparent that 19% of those dissatisfied cited “the economy, people’s livelihood and inflation,” whilst 15% took issue with his “insufficient communication with the public.”
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Breaking Chains to Build Dreams: The Case for Student Loan Debt Forgiveness
As President Obama once said, “one of the best investments we can make in a child’s life is [a] high-quality education.” Obama’s words still stand true nearly a decade later, but that ‘investment’ is becoming yet more of an exorbitant commitment. The ballooning price of tuition isn’t just straining the feasibility of the same investment into one’s education, but also completely challenging the notion of opportunity and upward mobility in America. What once was a minor setback that opened a pathway to success is turning into a mammoth burden many simply can’t afford. As the American Dream transforms into a pipe dream, decisive action must be taken to address this burgeoning crisis.
By Arav Wahi
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