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Arcadia was founded in 2015 by the Wesleyan Democrats and the Wesleyan Republican Committee to serve as a platform for political engagement. Entirely student-run, independently-funded, and pluralistic, Arcadia aims to increase and elevate political discourse on campus by illustrating the range of political views and experiences of Wesleyan students.

Arcadia Wesleyan University's Political Magazine
Endowment Ethics: The WSA Forges Ahead  on Divestment - by - Tatum Millet
Feb 13

Feb 13 Endowment Ethics: The WSA Forges Ahead on Divestment - by - Tatum Millet

Wesleyan Arcadia

BREAKING NEWS: Wesleyan’s Committee for Investor Responsibility urges the Wesleyan Administration to divest from the fossil fuel industry!

KavaNAH or YAH?: Wesleyan’s Differing Reactions to Judge Kavanaugh - by Caroline Colbert
Jan 30

Jan 30 KavaNAH or YAH?: Wesleyan’s Differing Reactions to Judge Kavanaugh - by Caroline Colbert

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Caroline Colbert ‘21 discusses the significance of Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment in the context of the Wesleyan community.

Ballot Questions to look out for in Massachusetts - by - Izzy Bush
Jan 30

Jan 30 Ballot Questions to look out for in Massachusetts - by - Izzy Bush

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Izzy Bush ‘21 weighs in on the highly debated ballot questions in the 2018 Massachusetts election.

Kanye West: Being Detestable and Being a Genius are Not Mutually Exclusive - by Anonymous
Jan 30

Jan 30 Kanye West: Being Detestable and Being a Genius are Not Mutually Exclusive - by Anonymous

Wesleyan Arcadia

Anonymous ‘21 discusses the recent controversy around Kanye West and his infamously fiery tweets.

Tasers are the Wrong Answer - by Joshua Cardenas
Jan 29

Jan 29 Tasers are the Wrong Answer - by Joshua Cardenas

Wesleyan Arcadia

Joshua Cardenas’ 19 unveils how tasers are leaving people just as lifeless as bullets.

Jan 29
Jan 29 XX - by Max Sanborn

Wesleyan Arcadia

Max Sanborn ‘22: “On game night someone says “I normally wouldn’t say this, but hey, we’re all guys here right?”

Untitled - by Sanya Bery
Jan 29

Jan 29 Untitled - by Sanya Bery

Wesleyan Arcadia

Sanya Bery ‘21 creatively reflects on Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the United States Supreme Court.

“Context Is Everything:” How France’s World Cup Success Sparked a Flawed Debate on Multiculturalism - by Marcel Thompson
Jan 29

Jan 29 “Context Is Everything:” How France’s World Cup Success Sparked a Flawed Debate on Multiculturalism - by Marcel Thompson

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Marcel Thompson ‘22 examines multiculturalism in the context of France’s win in the 2018 World Cup.

I’m So F***ING Proud of You Guys! - by Faizan Razak and Joshua Ledford
Jan 29

Jan 29 I’m So F***ING Proud of You Guys! - by Faizan Razak and Joshua Ledford

Wesleyan Arcadia

Faizan Razak’ 20 and Joshua Ledford’ 21 capture how Beto O’Rourke’s Loss was a win for democrats.

In Defense of Cold Hard Numbers - by Skye Hawthorne
Jan 29

Jan 29 In Defense of Cold Hard Numbers - by Skye Hawthorne

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Skye Hawthorne ‘22 defends the tremendous power of statistics, numbers, and cold, hard facts.

Out of the Ashes: The Best Way Forward as Syria's War Draws to a Close - by Connor Matteson
Jan 29

Jan 29 Out of the Ashes: The Best Way Forward as Syria's War Draws to a Close - by Connor Matteson

Wesleyan Arcadia

Connor Matteson’ ‘22 proposes a path of reconstruction and revival as the solution to Syria’s War.

Nov 4
Nov 4 A Biracial Kid's Casualty - by Jada Reid

Wesleyan Arcadia

In Jada Reid’s ‘22 first article for Arcadia, she reflects on her personal experience pushing back against the ‘black and white binary’ that has been ingrained in American culture.

Cyclical Empty Promises: How Inequitable Education Funding Reifies Continuing Divides - by Julia Gyourko
Oct 30

Oct 30 Cyclical Empty Promises: How Inequitable Education Funding Reifies Continuing Divides - by Julia Gyourko

Wesleyan Arcadia

Julia Gyourko ‘21 weighs in on Pennsylvania’s inequitable system of public education and what measures should be taken to “bridge the gap.”

Tunisia: The First Arab Country to make Racial Discrimination Illegal - by Darielle Matthews
Oct 23

Oct 23 Tunisia: The First Arab Country to make Racial Discrimination Illegal - by Darielle Matthews

Wesleyan Arcadia

Darielle Matthews ‘22 explores Tunisia’s criminalization of racial discrimination and what this looks like for the future of the country.

To Veil or Not to Veil: Muslim Feminine Identity in France - by Caroline Colbert
Oct 23

Oct 23 To Veil or Not to Veil: Muslim Feminine Identity in France - by Caroline Colbert

Wesleyan Arcadia

In her first article for Arcadia, Caroline Colbert ‘21 examines the construction of feminine identity in light of the French government’s ban on headscarves, burqas, and other Islamic clothing in public schools.

Elon Musk’s Marijuana Hypocrisy: Why Tesla CEO Isn’t The Hero Cannabis Users Want Him To Be - by Skye Hawthorne
Oct 14

Oct 14 Elon Musk’s Marijuana Hypocrisy: Why Tesla CEO Isn’t The Hero Cannabis Users Want Him To Be - by Skye Hawthorne

Wesleyan Arcadia

In his first article for Arcadia, Skye Hawthorne ‘22 considers the vast implications of Elon Musk smoking marijuana on a live podcast.

A New Texas: Beto O’Rourke and the Fight for the Soul of Texas - by Nick Yeager
Oct 14

Oct 14 A New Texas: Beto O’Rourke and the Fight for the Soul of Texas - by Nick Yeager

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In his first article for Arcadia, Nick Yeager ‘19 explores Texas’s transition to a blue state and what this means for the future of the state and the nation.

 
 
 

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