After Donald Trump was elected as the 45th president of the U.S., voters began questioning the safety of many citizens living in the country. Large groups of voters, including Lady Gaga, pictured holding a sign at the protests in front of Trump Towers in New York City, have formed peaceful protests […]
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Election night 2016 coverage
2:45: Trump wins Wisconsin, which puts him at 276 electoral votes. Clinton concedes to Trump over the phone, but does not give a speech. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12:28: Trump wins Iowa. Clinton wins Nevada. The electoral count is 244 Trump, 215 Clinton. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11:50: Trump wins Utah. Electoral count 222 Trump, 209 Clinton. […]
EDITORIAL: History has its eyes on you
Students should utilize their right to vote and make a difference in this election. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE Tomorrow will be students’ last chance to make a difference in this election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and students should make filling out a ballot a priority. […]
SNL unifies divided nation with political sketch
Kate McKinnon and Alec Baldwin, posing as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump respectively, ditched divisive political jargon to embrace strangers and bring a dose of levity to the toxic campaign. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump chose to forgo their normal bickering and join hands for a […]
EDITORIAL: The misguided paranoia over voter fraud
Despite claims by Donald Trump, studies have proven voter fraud is not a threat to the American election system. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE During this election cycle, voter impersonation and voter fraud have been hot topics. Particularly with Republican nominee Donald Trump using the concept as a fear tactic in […]
Michelle Obama: A political giant
Michelle Obama’s presence campaining for Hillary Clinton has many wondering if she plans to pursue a political office. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE First lady of the United States (FLOTUS) Michelle Obama is one of the best-educated first ladies our nation has ever seen. And her eloquence and commitment to social […]
Stop attacking the media for educating voters
Publications have been criticized for endorsing each of its preferred candidate in this election. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE This election has been unlike any other, as the fervor held by voters quickly has divided the nation. While citizens’ strong preferences toward one candidate or another are not, in theory, a […]
The odd debate on candidates’ health
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, on their visits to USF prior to the focus on the candidate’s health records. ORACLE FILE PHOTO Last week, Hillary Clinton visited a 9/11 memorial service and rushed out, feeling overheated. Videos of her collapsing and supposedly fainting surfaced on major media outlets and social […]
Hillary Clinton campaigns at USF
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton made her fourth stop in Tampa and first at USF Tuesday. ORACLE PHOTO/JACKIE BENITEZ USF’s Campus Recreation Center filled up with frantic fans Tuesday dressed in swag, echoing chants of “Hillary, Hillary, Hillary” and “I’m with her” while holding handmade signs with similar slogans. Chants […]
Candidates resort to fear tactics after Brussels attacks
People gathered to pay respects after the Brussels attacks Tuesday. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE. Tuesday, terrorists launched two attacks in Brussels, causing the world to pause once again and reflect on growing tension across the globe. More than 30 people were killed and dozens more injured, according to the BBC. […]