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Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo

Student newspaper serving Tulane University, Uptown New Orleans

The Tulane Hullabaloo

Blue ripple leaves both parties in a purple haze

Matt Saletta, Views Editor November 8, 2018

Political meteorologists spent months preparing the country for a blue wave, even suggesting that a “tsunami” was on the horizon. But on Tuesday, when the election finally came, the blue wave rolled...

Tulane student becomes president of College Democrats’ statewide chapter

Tulane student becomes president of College Democrats’ statewide chapter

Kila Moore, News Editor November 8, 2018

More than ever before, college students are taking a more active role in politics. For Tulane University sophomore Henry Walther, however, his role involves leading a cohort of college students working...

Partisan gerrymandering presents harmful political, racial implications

Daniel Horowitz, Views Editor February 21, 2018

Our current political climate creates a highly polarized environment that affects how policymakers formulate laws. Theoretically, the solution to alleviate the problem these legislators present is...

2018 midterms signal wave of female political representation

2018 midterms signal wave of female political representation

Daniel Horowitz, Views Editor January 24, 2018

The 2018 midterm elections are what political junkies have been waiting for since the general election in 2016. The main significance that people see in the midterms is that they are going to gauge...

Professor Brian Brox interviews Bob Schieffer and H. Andrew Schwartz about the evolution of news and the proliferation of media outlets.

Schieffer, Schwartz remind Tulane about importance of avoiding fake news

Daniel Horowitz, Views Editor November 15, 2017

The media is a circus. We live in a day and age when news sources are abundant and information is disseminated at top speed. The way the public processes and delivers news affects how we view politics...

The Political ReView: National, state and local politics for the week of Sept. 18

Nketiah Berko, Views Editor September 19, 2017

The Hullabaloo is introducing its newest column: The Political ReView. This weekly column will feature national, state and local political events. Views from the 504 In local politics, New Orleans...

Hashim Walters, mayor for the millennials

Hashim Walters, mayor for the millennials

Nile Pierre, Intersections Editor September 14, 2017

During his sophomore year at Birmingham Southern College, Hashim Walters decided to run for mayor of New Orleans. Two years later, the 22-year-old is the youngest candidate in the 2018 mayoral race and...

Margaux Armfield, Art Director

Attention to politics crucial for millennials in early 2020 campaigning

Jordan Hall, Staff Writer September 7, 2017

By most estimates, the 2016 presidential election lasted well longer than a year and a half. It was one of the longest elections the country has ever seen. Many citizens reported being "exhausted" by...

Staff Editorial: Tulane students must engage in New Orleans politics

August 31, 2017

Despite hailing from cities across the globe, college students in New Orleans have a unique opportunity to influence local politics, regardless of where they are from or where they are registered to vote....

Newcomb Art Museum paints new perspective on cultural issues

Emily Fornof, Intersections Editor June 7, 2017

Art speaks across all different cultures and societies — contemporary art across the prominent issues of the time. Recently, issues revolving around race and politics have been given space in the...

Divisiveness does not equate to freedom of speech

Madeline Ninno, Staff Writer June 7, 2017

As increasing political tensions proliferate college campuses, the debate over the limitations on free speech has become more heated. These debates have even sparked protests and violent conflicts at...

Junior and Political Science club co-president Bobby Mannis speaks to fellow members at a club meeting Tuesday in Norman Mayer.

Political Science Club reestablished, revamped

Julia Ferro, Staff Reporter April 29, 2017

After years of inactivity, Tulane's Political Science Club is back on campus and wants to bring a forum for students to explore political issues with their peers. Brian Brox, professor of American politics...

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