By: Uzma Chowdhury Today marks the first of February, and by now, most of our once spirited resolutions have fallen limply to the wayside. Our shiny, new planners lay hidden in the infinite abyss of our backpacks, our trips to the gym…
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The Fried Chicken Frenzy: The Chicken Sandwich Wars and the Fast Food Industry
By: Anu Fawehinmi In 2019, with the intent of usurping Chick-fil-A from their fried chicken throne, Popeyes released their Crispy Chicken Sandwich. This bold declaration of war began the battle for market share turned marketing scheme affectionately known as the Chicken Sandwich Wars of the late 2010s. The battle even made its way to social media, with Chick-fil-A reacting to Popeyes’ recent menu addition and Popeyes responding in jest shortly afterward. Popeyes’ introduction of the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and their marketing campaign that followed revitalized the restaurant chain far beyond the expectations of the company, reestablishing it as a true…
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By: Patrick Wheat At least once a year for the past four years, a “help wanted” sign is placed in front of the Obama White House. But instead of looking for someone to mow the lawn or clean the Lincoln Bedroom, the…
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By: Max Wallace In recent years, compromise has become a rare sight in Congress. However, while legislators may be reluctant to reach across the aisle to deal with issues such as tax hikes, spending cuts or gun control, it seems that both…
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By: Cecilia Moore Fossil fuels power our world. And while each day brings advancements in harnessing renewable sources of energy, ever expanding the market for these “green” sources, oil, coal and natural gas still reign supreme. Many feel as if oil will…
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By: Nathan Williams In his first public appearance since announcing his retirement, U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, (R-Ga.), welcomed guests Monday to the University of Georgia chapel alongside Senator Mark Warner, (D-Va.), as they prepared to take the stage for the Terry Leadership…
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By: Taryn Winston Exactly one week ago, on Jan. 21, 2013, millions of individuals across the country and the world gathered outside of the United States Capitol building – jackets on, warm coffee in hand – to witness the second inauguration of…
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By: Chris Neill Sen. Saxby Chambliss announced Friday morning that he would not be seeking reelection in 2014. He cited exasperation with partisan gridlock as the reason for his retirement from the United States Congress. His announcement sparked a myriad of responses…
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By: Charlie Spalding With this morning’s announcement of the retirement of Senator Saxby Chambliss, speculation has begun to swirl about potential replacements. Critics from the right had already suggested that the senior senator would face a primary challenge in 2014. As a…
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By: Charlie Spalding Many adjectives exist to describe the job performance of the 112th Congress, but the one most commonly applied to our last group of representatives in Washington was “dysfunctional.” An atmosphere of hyper-partisanship resulted in the least productive Congress ever…
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By: Alexander Sileo The holidays and a major political battle over taxes and spending in Washington D.C. allowed many legislative agendas to slip under the radar of the media over the course of the past couple months. A war on the role…
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By: Andrew Jarnagin America is stretched thin. It is weary of war after the quagmires of Iraq and Afghanistan, anxious from staring down Iran in what could become another hot conflict, and hopeless given its inability to quell the growth of extremism…
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By: Yuliya Bila The United States is not the only proud nation in the world. From tiny Slovenia to burgeoning Brazil, a historic loyalty and profound love for the homeland endures regardless of the political or socio-economic situation. The grass may look greener…
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