Published on September 12, 2021 in vol. 30 under UNT

On March 4, 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic looked like it was coming to an end thanks to the prospect of widespread vaccination, UNT…

Published on September 12, 2021 in vol. 30 under Texas Politics

This legislation is profoundly dangerous and the reason is it suppresses millions of votes by allowing millions of people to vote illegally…

Published on March 07, 2021 in vol. 29 under US Politics

Last week, Greg Abbott announced he would be ending the statewide mask mandate this Wednesday. He stated that it's time for business in…

Published on March 07, 2021 in vol. 29 under Texas

Avoiding a complete blackout by mere minutes, Texas’ power grids barely held up in the face of last week's snowstorm. While the definite…

Published on March 07, 2021 in vol. 29 under Texas

Avoiding a complete blackout by mere minutes, Texas’ power grids barely held up in the face of last week's snowstorm. While the definite…

Published on March 07, 2021 in vol. 29 under Book Review

Autoboyography by Christina Lauren follows Tanner, a bisexual teenager, living in a primarily LDS community as he navigates a relationship…

Published on March 07, 2021 in vol. 29 under TAMS

A while back, I was talking with some folks about the infamous town hall regarding the TAMS spring semester. I asked, “we were mad about the…

Published on February 28, 2021 in vol. 28 under US Politics

The 100-day pause on deportations was part of the immigrant enforcement plans during Biden’s campaign. He had also proposed an immigration…

Published on February 28, 2021 in vol. 28 under Texas

The state of Texas is notorious for its unpredictable weather. Most Texans are used to scorching temperatures to tornadoes to hailstorms…

Published on February 28, 2021 in vol. 28 under COVID-19

Protests in Spain After quiet curfews, Barcelona’s streets erupted in sometimes violent demonstrations that have spread to Madrid and other…

Published on February 28, 2021 in vol. 28 under Book Review

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera is a novel that explores Juliet’s journey to better understand herself, her heritage, and her…

Published on February 14, 2021 in vol. 27 under Economy

In January 2021, retail traders on r/WallStreetBets initiated a short squeeze of GameStop stock, causing its share price to balloon from $1…

Published on February 14, 2021 in vol. 27 under US Politics

Since the seven Republicans and fifty Democrats who voted for Trump’s impeachment didn’t meet the two-thirds threshold, he has been…

Published on February 14, 2021 in vol. 27 under COVID-19

Vaccination Updates (USA) Despite ever-present delays and difficulties, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is gaining further momentum in the…

Published on January 31, 2021 in vol. 26 under Other

Larry King, host of “Larry King Live” on CNN, has died. Known for his witty remarks and interviewing sensibilities, King was 87 years old at…

Published on January 31, 2021 in vol. 26 under Book Review

A timeless classic, To Kill a Mockingbird has been a staple on required reading lists since its publication in 1960. In writing it, Harper…

Published on January 31, 2021 in vol. 26 under US Politics

At noon on January 20th, 2021, Joseph Robinette Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. After 11 days in office…

Published on January 24, 2021 in vol. 25 under US Politics

Amidst the backdrop of exponentially increasing COVID-19 infection rates (which has now caused the deaths of around 400,000 Americans) and…

Published on January 24, 2021 in vol. 25 under US Politics

Over two weeks ago, domestic terrorists stormed the United States Capitol, disrupting the flow of American democracy and horrifying many…

Published on January 24, 2021 in vol. 25 under US Politics

I will admit, I began reading Circe, by Madeline Miller, with some hesitancy. Miller is the author of one of my favorite books (The Song of…

Published on January 24, 2021 in vol. 25 under US Politics

Last Wednesday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were not the only elected leaders to take an oath of office. Raphael…

Published on January 24, 2021 in vol. 25 under US Politics

This recent Wednesday, January 20th, was historic in a number of ways. Most notably, it marked the inauguration of now-President Joe Biden…

Published on November 22, 2020 in vol. 24 under COVID-19

The FDA grants the emergency authorization of the COVID-19 antibody treatment given to Trump Shortly after Donald Trump tested positive for…

Published on November 22, 2020 in vol. 24 under 2020 Presidential Election

Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 on November 8, 2020, after fighting pancreatic cancer for more than 18 months. Even though his struggle…

Published on November 22, 2020 in vol. 24 under 2020 Presidential Election

Despite there being no evidence of widespread voter fraud, Trump has had a ball throwing lawsuits against Biden-winning states. One of his…

Published on November 22, 2020 in vol. 24 under Book Review

The Handmaid’s Tale is another incredible book by Margeret Atwood that I’m sure everyone has heard of. I initially read it after watching…

Published on November 15, 2020 in vol. 23 under US Politics

In 2016, Hillary Clinton won by three million votes but lost by eighty thousand. In the following weeks, many pundits were quick to blame…

Published on November 15, 2020 in vol. 23 under 2020 Presidential Election

After prematurely declaring victory the night of the election, President Trump has maintained the position that he won the presidential…

Published on November 15, 2020 in vol. 23 under Book Review

The Penelopiad, by Margaret Atwood, details the story of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, through the famed Iliad and the Odyssey. I…

Published on November 15, 2020 in vol. 23 under COVID-19

Japan reports a record number of daily COVID-19 Cases Cases around the world are at an all-time high. For the third day in a row, Japan…

Published on November 08, 2020 in vol. 22 under 2020 Presidential Election

With 290 electoral votes, Joe Biden is the 2020 president-elect. This was met with protests from people who believed Trump’s loss was the…

Published on November 08, 2020 in vol. 22 under Other

As the final results of the US 2020 Election come streaming in, one thing is apparent: the polls (kind of) got it right this time. However…

Published on November 08, 2020 in vol. 22 under 2020 Presidential Election

During the ongoing elections, there might be room for potential misinformation due to the excessive amount of mail-in votes this year. For…

Published on November 08, 2020 in vol. 22 under Book Review

Hey book readers, book list-compilers, and anyone that hasn't read a book in at least 4 years but is slowly trying to get back into it! This…

Published on November 01, 2020 in vol. 21 under 2020 Presidential Election

With the election in only a few days, all eyes are on the swing states that will ultimately decide this election. To the surprise of many…

Published on November 01, 2020 in vol. 21 under Other

We associate Halloween with many iconic things: bright orange pumpkins, garishly sweet candy corn, and black cats in witch hats. While these…

Published on November 01, 2020 in vol. 21 under US Politics

Judge Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as a justice in the Supreme Court earlier this. With her addition to the highest court in the country…

Published on November 01, 2020 in vol. 21 under 2020 Presidential Election

With election day around the corner, Americans are anticipating who will win the 2020 election. So far, we have had a record breaking 6…

Published on November 01, 2020 in vol. 21 under Editorial

Hey Ballot Buzz readers! First of all, we would like to thank all of our readers, writers, and anyone that has helped us with this addition…

Published on November 01, 2020 in vol. 21 under Book Review

They Both Die At The End, by Adam Silvera, has seemingly the whole book summed up with the title. They both die at the end. But this book…

Published on October 18, 2020 in vol. 20 under 2020 Presidential Election

As early voting goes into full swing, states have seen a huge turnout. In Texas alone, 2.63 million voters have already voted, either in…

Published on October 18, 2020 in vol. 20 under Book Review

Heads up Avatar: The Last Airbender fans! The Rise of Kyoshi, by F.C. Yee, is the perfect book to read after your binge of the show and…

Published on September 27, 2020 in vol. 19 under US News

On March 13 in Louisville, Kentucky, Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her own home by officers on a narcotics investigation. For months…

Published on September 27, 2020 in vol. 19 under 2020 Presidential Election

In recent weeks, President Trump has continuously attacked the vote-by-mail system, falsely claiming it leads to widespread voter fraud. On…

Published on September 27, 2020 in vol. 19 under 2020 Presidential Election

Yesterday, Donald Trump confirmed his nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to take the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court. With…

Published on September 27, 2020 in vol. 19 under Book Review

This book has been a much-needed escape from reality these past couples of weeks. It’s an easy read filled with small-town action and…

Published on September 20, 2020 in vol. 18 under US Politics

On the evening of Friday, September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died due to complications of pancreatic cancer. As…

Published on September 20, 2020 in vol. 18 under US Politics

This previous week, the well-known and influential Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87 years old. A monumental figure through…

Published on September 20, 2020 in vol. 18 under Book Review

Many small business owners are going online in an effort to find new ways to keep doing the things they love, safely. Bookstores are no…

Published on September 20, 2020 in vol. 18 under COVID-19

AstraZeneca releases trial blueprints despite safety scrutiny AstraZeneca recently revealed details of its large coronavirus vaccine trial…

Published on September 13, 2020 in vol. 17 under Mental Health

Hello Readers!! As you all must know, yesterday marked the end of Suicide Prevention Week in the United States. Mental health has always…

Published on September 13, 2020 in vol. 17 under Mental Health

Many people tend to separate the mind from the body. The body is simply a vessel for the mind, and they both have different needs and…

Published on September 13, 2020 in vol. 17 under Mental Health

At the beginning of quarantine I found myself in a negative place mentally, after dealing with an almost overwhelming amount of emotions…

Published on September 13, 2020 in vol. 17 under Mental Health

Keeping up with your mental health has been especially challenging these past few months, but here are some tips/software that I have found…

Published on September 13, 2020 in vol. 17 under Book Review

Growing up, I often saw myself in the books I read. Whether it be Percy Jackson or The Fault in our Stars, I saw myself in the characters…

Published on August 30, 2020 in vol. 16 under 2020 Presidential Election

Over the last week, the Republican Party had their 4-day national convention to announce their Presidential nomination (President Donald…

Published on August 30, 2020 in vol. 16 under Entertainment

Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020), known for his roles in 'Black Panther,' 'Jackie Robinson,' 'Marshall,' and countless other films, was known…

Published on August 30, 2020 in vol. 16 under US News

Early Thursday morning, Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm left at least 14 dead and…

Published on August 30, 2020 in vol. 16 under 2020 Presidential Election

Senator Tom Scott spoke about President Trump’s policies and why America needs them right now over former Vice President Biden’s policies…

Published on August 30, 2020 in vol. 16 under Entertainment

After learning of the recent death of Chadwick Boseman, many of us feel the need to look back at the actor's greatest performances. It's…

Published on August 23, 2020 in vol. 15 under TAMS

WIth the start of TAMS in just one day, most people are understandably stressing over the unknown right now. How will my online classes go…

Published on August 23, 2020 in vol. 15 under 2020 Presidential Election

Michelle Obama says, “we have got to vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it.” George Floyd’s brothers talk about continuing to fight…

Published on August 23, 2020 in vol. 15 under 2020 Presidential Election

During last week’s Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. His…

Published on August 23, 2020 in vol. 15 under International News

In the middle of July, armed conflict recently broke out again between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia and Azerbaijan are two former Soviet…

Published on August 23, 2020 in vol. 15 under Book Review

This has been a book I've always wanted to read-both because of my love of Greek mythology and the sheer number of people who have…

Published on August 23, 2020 in vol. 15 under 2020 Presidential Election

On June 15, Louis DeJoy, a prominent businessman and Republican donor was appointed to serve as the 75th postmaster, in charge of managing…

Published on August 16, 2020 in vol. 14 under 2020 Presidential Election

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his vice-president on Tuesday. Harris ran for president last year…

Published on August 16, 2020 in vol. 14 under 2020 Presidential Election

In an unusually public process, the Biden campaign has selected Kamala Harris to be Biden’s running mate for his presidential ticket after…

Published on August 16, 2020 in vol. 14 under 2020 Presidential Election

Will mail-in voting result in widespread voter fraud? Recently, President Trump tweeted “Mail-In Ballots will lead to massive electoral…

Published on August 16, 2020 in vol. 14 under International News

In December of 2019, with 98.31% percent of the vote, the inhabitants of Bougainville overwhelmingly voted in favour of independence…

Published on August 16, 2020 in vol. 14 under Book Review

Stuck in quarantine, I've definitely found myself with more free time than I could handle at some points. To challenge myself this past…

Published on August 09, 2020 in vol. 13 under US Politics

It has been around five months since quarantine has started, and there is no sign of the situation improving in the near future. In March…

Published on August 09, 2020 in vol. 13 under International News

On Tuesday, two explosions occurred in the Lebanese capital city, Beirut. These catastrophic explosions injured over 5,000 people and killed…

Published on August 09, 2020 in vol. 13 under COVID-19

Respiratory syndromes in children associated with COVID-19 Hundreds of previously healthy children in the US experienced a critical…

Published on July 26, 2020 in vol. 12 under US News

As one of the keynote speakers at the infamous March on Washington in 1963, John Lewis led the country’s civil rights movement at age 2…

Published on July 26, 2020 in vol. 12 under TAMS

In my experience at TAMS, the vast majority of students have access to either a hotspot or Ethernet allowing them to easily bypass the WiFi…

Published on July 26, 2020 in vol. 12 under COVID-19

Mexico reports more than 7,500 new COVID-19 cases Mexico’s health ministry announced 7,573 new infections on Friday (5/24), which brings…

Published on July 26, 2020 in vol. 12 under TAMS

As we know, TAMS cuts off McConnell Hall WiFi from 1AM to 6AM each day throughout the week. The goal of this policy is to get students to…

Published on July 19, 2020 in vol. 11 under Texas Politics

First of all, I started polling Ballot students earlier this week regarding Governor Greg Abbott’s coronavirus performance. I started…

Published on July 19, 2020 in vol. 11 under US News

On April 29, 2018, a black family was grilling some meat at a designated grilling zone in Oakland, California. A white woman by the name of…

Published on July 19, 2020 in vol. 11 under US Politics

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana abortion restriction. Named the Louisiana Unsafe Abortion Protection Act, the…

Published on July 12, 2020 in vol. 10 under Economy

This March, we have seen an economic recession paralleling the Great Recession, with an over 30% drop in the Dow Jones Index, a measure of…

Published on July 12, 2020 in vol. 10 under US News

After spring break, most, if not all colleges and universities transitioned to online learning to complete the spring and summer semesters…

Published on July 12, 2020 in vol. 10 under TAMS

As universities create plans for reopening in the Fall, many students have been both voicing concerns about returning and advocating for on…

Published on July 12, 2020 in vol. 10 under Texas Politics

In early April, New York was averaging over 11,000 COVID-19 cases daily while Texas had 800. On a May visit to the White House, Gov. Greg…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

As the Black Lives Matter Movement gains unprecedented traction and members of the LGBT+ community fight for their health care rights at the…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under Editorial

This June has been one unlike any other, from the widespread COVID-19, Black Lives Matter Protests, and the last Pride Month under the…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

Mandating inclusivity training for all students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Providing resources for students and faculty including…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

A hallmark of the 2010s was the increasing penetration of LGBT+ culture and issues into public awareness. With Obergefell v. Hodges (201…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

Low life expectancy means certain factors are at play against trans people, especially those of color. Black transgender people face the…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

The movement of LGBTQ+ rights within many countries is a racing train with no end in sight. From the first gay rights organization in 192…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

Queer erasure is a term that at least most of us must have heard before. To put it into words, this practice is when people of the LGBTQ…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

Even though LGBT characters are still woefully underrepresented in the media, strides have been made for their representation. Below is a…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

The month of June is Pride month for the LGBTQ+ community, but why do we celebrate Pride? Let’s start with a few questions: Did you know…

Published on June 28, 2020 in vol. 9 under LGBTQ+

With rainbows streaming onto company merch lines and social media feeds, it’s easy to forget that Pride isn’t just about the presentation…

Published on June 21, 2020 in vol. 8 under LGBTQ+

As functional units of our growing society, family can mean a lot of things--and it doesn’t always look like mom and dad. For many LGBTQ…

Published on June 21, 2020 in vol. 8 under Black History

In honor of Father’s Day, we decided to look back in time at the “fathers” who inspired the many great movements that brought equality…

Published on June 21, 2020 in vol. 8 under Other

As politics become more polarizing and the generational divide widens, avoiding discussing politics with your family becomes a more and more…

Published on June 14, 2020 in vol. 7 under Texas Politics

Although most of us can’t vote this year, that shouldn’t stop you from sharing information with your friends and family members who can vote…

Published on June 14, 2020 in vol. 7 under COVID-19

Let’s face it– quarantine sucks. The pandemic has cancelled most events since March, meaning people have a lot of time to spend at home…

Published on June 14, 2020 in vol. 7 under US Politics

In my last article, I discussed the possible candidates Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, may choose as his running mate in the…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Editorial

These past few weeks have brought to light the injustices black people face in our country every day. From Philando Castile to George Floyd…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Black Lives Matter

Our country has had a long, ugly history and penchant for police brutality, where black people are overwhelmingly targeted for petty or no…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Black Lives Matter

It took 9 days of constant protests after George Floyd’s death for his killers to all be charged. In that time, police forces across the…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Black Lives Matter

Ever since the unjustified death of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists have organized numerous protests across the United…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Black Lives Matter

In the past weeks, riots and protests have rippled across the nation in an effort to secure the equality that this country has struggled…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Black Lives Matter

The #SayTheirNames campaign has existed for years now, but, as time passes, it's only getting more filled with the names of those who were…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Editorial

We genuinely hope that this issue has been informative and has opened your eyes to the reality of what is happening in both our country and…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Black Lives Matter

This is by no means a masterpost of everything you can do, but it is a start. The movement has never gained this much momentum before, and…

Published on June 07, 2020 in vol. 6 under Black Lives Matter

As our country becomes perpetually divided and the flaws in our judiciary and policing system are being revealed before our very eyes, it is…

Published on May 31, 2020 in vol. 5 under COVID-19

A month into the coronavirus outbreak, it was revealed that black Americans were getting the virus in disproportionate amounts in comparison…

Published on May 31, 2020 in vol. 5 under COVID-19

As the daily amount of COVID-19 cases steadily reaches a peak, many states across the US are starting to reopen. Texas governor Greg Abbott…

Published on May 31, 2020 in vol. 5 under LGBTQ+

The rainbow flag, one of the most well known and recognizable symbols for the LGBTQ+ community, is being used to symbolize support for the…

Published on May 31, 2020 in vol. 5 under Editorial

The recent tensions in our country involving the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others has not escaped…

Published on May 31, 2020 in vol. 5 under 2020 Presidential Election

As the presidential election approaches, Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, is on the lookout for a running mate who can help…

Published on May 24, 2020 in vol. 4 under China

Hong Kong has had a very unique history when it comes to who controls the territory. Originally a part of mainland China, it was ceded to…

Published on May 24, 2020 in vol. 4 under COVID-19

The White House officials suggest that the deaths are overcounted, however experts disagree. The United States, already leading in the…

Published on May 17, 2020 in vol. 3 under COVID-19

The House of Representatives passes a 3 trillion dollar relief package that President Trump and the Senate opposed. This pandemic relief…

Published on May 17, 2020 in vol. 3 under Other

Dear ex-seniors and brand new graduates, First off, congratulations! You made it through twelve years of the American education system and…

Published on May 17, 2020 in vol. 3 under Black Lives Matter

On February 23, Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging down a neighborhood road. He was unarmed when Travis McMichael and his…

Published on April 26, 2020 in vol. 2 under COVID-19

As we’ve all been aware of, from early this March to now, the COVID-19 pandemic has been shrouded in uncertainty and confusion- whether it…

Published on April 26, 2020 in vol. 2 under COVID-19

“I can’t believe I have to say this but please don’t drink bleach” tweeted Joe Biden, a Democratic presidential candidate, Friday afternoon…

Published on April 26, 2020 in vol. 2 under Texas Politics

To reverse the negative impact the coronavirus outbreak has had on the U.S. economy, Donald Trump proposes a plan for reopening U.S. states…

Published on April 19, 2020 in vol. 1 under US Politics

You may have noticed an uproar this week regarding the USPS, yielding hashtags like "#SaveTheUSPS and "#SupportTheUSPS" trending on twitter…

Published on April 19, 2020 in vol. 1 under Other

Published on April 19, 2020 in vol. 1 under UNT

The Student Government Association (SGA) is an organization that grants funding to students for conferences, promotes student organization’s…

Published on April 11, 2020 in vol. 0 under 2020 Presidential Election

This Wednesday, April 8th, democratic nominee Bernie Sanders revealed that he would be dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. This…

Published on April 11, 2020 in vol. 0 under COVID-19

The biggest question in most people's minds right now is "we are being told to flatter the curve, but is it even working?" What may seem…

Published on April 11, 2020 in vol. 0 under Editorial

Introducing the Ballot Buzz! The Ballot Buzz is a weekly newsletter made by and for TAMS students meant to help foster an environment of…