Jihyun Ko

The Quiet Decline of U.S. Education

Edited by Boris Nezlobin Cover Photo by Mehek Saini The United States, long regarded as the world’s dominant power, has long prided itself on technological innovations and universities that are a symbol of academic excellence. With 420 Nobel laureates, it leads all nations in total Nobel Prize recipients. However, for the first time, the academic…

The Power of Youth Voice

Edited by Boris Nezlobin Cover Photo by Mehek Saini A debate over the extent of youth participation in politics has existed at some level through generational shifts and ideological changes. But today, the argument that young people are apolitical, apathetic, and too young to think critically has reached its victory as the discussion has stagnated.…

A Tale of Two Economies

Edited by Boris Nezlobin Cover Photo by Mehek Saini On the 25th of September, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that in the second quarter of 2025 the projected annual gross domestic product (GDP, the value of all finished goods and services produced in the US) grew by 3.8%. This was a surprising economic…

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Edited by Boris Nezlobin Cover Photo by Mehek Saini On September 25th, the White House released a National Security Presidential Memorandum aimed at countering the spread of political violence and domestic terrorism that has, in their words, “dramatically increased in recent years.” The memorandum, commonly abbreviated to NSPM-7, was likely prompted by the assassination of…

Five Boroughs and a Socialist: Zohran Mamdani’s Challenge to the Democratic Party

Edited By Boris Nezlobin On July 1st of this year, Zohran Mamdani emerged from the primary election as the Democratic nominee to become mayor of New York City — a massive upset win over Andrew Cuomo, former governor of the state. In the months leading up to the November election, he’s continued to solidify his…

From Punishment to Public Health: Rethinking Michigan’s Drug Policies

Edited by Perryn Cote and Rodz A Crisis for Michigan In many classrooms across Michigan, announcements include reminders about fentanyl awareness or where to find Narcan kits. While they are brief and easy to tune out, they point to a grave reality. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported that 2,993 Michiganders…