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Emily McPeak

Emily McPeak

Emily McPeak is an undergraduate student who writes about society and politics. She is studying journalism and political science.

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    Politics 101: Breaking down the vice presidential debate

    by Emily McPeak October 8, 2016
    by Emily McPeak October 8, 2016

    Opinion editor Emily McPeak breaks down the key moments from the Oct. 4 vice presidential debate.

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    Fact-checking Trump and Clinton in the first presidential debate

    by Emily McPeak September 28, 2016
    by Emily McPeak September 28, 2016

    CUI Editor Emily McPeak fact checks some of the claims made by Hillary Clinton and Donald trump in the first presidential debate of 2016.

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    The sexual assault epidemic, part three: A national crisis that needs to be addressed

    by Emily McPeak September 6, 2016
    by Emily McPeak September 6, 2016

    Part three of our series on sexual assault calls for national changes aimed at preventing crimes related to sexual misconduct. By Emily McPeak

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  • ColumnsOpinion

    Ask Alex: Does porn create unrealistic ideas about sex?

    by Emily McPeak September 1, 2016
    by Emily McPeak September 1, 2016

    How unrealistic depictions of sex in porn — especially in this age — can distort what we expect about sex. By Alex Meyers

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  • Opinion

    The sexual assault epidemic, part one: Austin Wilkerson and flaws in CU system

    by Emily McPeak August 17, 2016
    by Emily McPeak August 17, 2016

    The first installment in a CUI opinion series focusing on the University of Colorado’s place in a rapidly growing sexual assault epidemic. By Emily McPeak

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  • OpinionOur Stance

    Our Stance: #OscarsSoWhite

    by Emily McPeak March 1, 2016
    by Emily McPeak March 1, 2016

    The lack of diverse Oscar nominees speaks volumes about Hollywood’s race problem. By Emily McPeak

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  • EditorialsOpinionOur Stance

    Our Stance: Colorado needs more gun control, not less

    by Emily McPeak February 3, 2016
    by Emily McPeak February 3, 2016

    The Colorado state legislature shouldn’t pass the three irresponsible gun rights bills currently on its docket. By Emily McPeak

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  • ColumnsOpinionPolitics

    McPeak’s McPolitics: A bright future for our broken union

    by Emily McPeak January 13, 2016
    by Emily McPeak January 13, 2016

    Obama’s State of the Union address hones in on a broken political system. By Emily McPeak

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  • ColumnsColumnsOpinionPoliticsPolitics

    McPeak’s McPolitics: On the fence about immigration

    by Emily McPeak December 10, 2015
    by Emily McPeak December 10, 2015

    An in-depth look into the unmet need for immigration reform. By Emily McPeak

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    McPeak’s Politics: Political correctness gone too far

    by Emily McPeak November 20, 2015
    by Emily McPeak November 20, 2015

    The oversensitivity of students is weakening the university experience. By Emily McPeak

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