THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

A newspaper by students, for students.
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George Santos

America's New Political Pop Icon?
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief December 23, 2023

In the reality show that American politics has become George Santos has grown to be one of the most interesting characters yet. To some he is an idiot, to some he is a hero, but the one thing everyone...

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Trump’s Rhetoric: A Threat to Free Speech on Campus

" Come 2025, we will find you and we will deport you "
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief November 17, 2023
"All of the resident aliens who joined in the pro-jihadist protest this month, nobody's ever seen anything like it. Come 2025, We will find you and we will deport you," he declared. Further emphasizing his stance, Trump added, "Under the Trump administration, we will revoke the student visas of radical anti-American and anti-Semitic foreigners at our colleges and universities—and we will send them straight back home."
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The Willow Project Sucks

The new assault on Alaska's wilderness.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief November 14, 2023
The Willow Project is more than an environmental issue; it's a moral crisis. It's a tale of how our last untouched bit of wilderness is being compromised, not for the greater good, but for fleeting economic interests. As we stand at this pivotal moment, it's crucial to remember: that our actions today will define tomorrow, and those responsible for the destruction of our planet need to be held accountable.
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The Identity Crises of the Gadsden Flag 

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief October 3, 2023
The flag, which once stood as a symbol of resistance to government tyranny and noncompliance to authority, has in recent times undergone a perplexing transformation..
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