Kathryn Chavez — Student Opinions

Governor Terry McAullife: What It Means To Be a Governor, Democrat, and Leader

Under the word “Democrat” in the dictionary should be a picture of Governor Terry McAullife. A vault of stories, insights, and legislative history of politics past and present, he is eager to share with all who ask. Currently a Fall 2022 fellow at Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service, the former Virginia governor hosts a weekly discussion group focusing on how to govern a state. Luckily for students, there is not much the alumnus of Georgetown University does not know about campaigning, running a government and the Democratic party.

— Kathryn Chavez

Interview, InterviewsDhruv ShahNovember 7, 2022AY 2022-2023, Kathryn Chavez

Harry's House Has a Beto Yard Sign

On his own accord at his Austin, Texas, October 2 concert, Styles stepped into the political arena. The singer endorsed Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rouke via a sticker on his guitar and featuring O'Rourke, who was at the concert, on the in-venue concert video feed to thunderous applause.

— Kathryn Chavez

CultureAngela YuOctober 21, 2022AY 2022-2023, Kathryn Chavez

Justice Stephen Breyer retired: What this means for Gen Z

Justice Breyer has been in the majority for decisions that have granted gay marriage and upheld the Affordable Care Act, and his successor has big shoes to fill.

— Kathryn Chavez

Supreme Court, USSrishti KhemkaFebruary 28, 2022Kathryn Chavez, AY 2021-2022Comment

Wordle of the day is Story: Melina Delkic and the New York Times

Delkic’s journey at the Times carried her from an internship, to the editor for the second and third pages of the paper, and finally to a writing role. But, one through-line of her time is her continued interest and responsibility in reading other peoples’ stories.

— Kathryn Chavez

Interviews, InterviewAdrian Ali-CaccamoFebruary 28, 2022Kathryn Chavez, AY 2021-2022Comment

Sarah Mucha: the Road from Georgetown through CNN to Axios

The Georgetown Class of 2017 graduate with a degree in International Politics, Sarah Mucha, has spent her post-grad years in the newsroom, on the campaign trail, and now in front of the camera.

— Kathryn Chavez

Interview, InterviewsSrishti KhemkaFebruary 15, 2022Kathryn Chavez, AY 2021-2022, Profile

A year in review: President Biden

Though it seems like a footnote on the 2021 American insurrection, it has been a full year since a presidential inauguration. On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden took the oath of office, and 365 days later, so much has changed but so much has stayed the same.

— Kathryn Chavez

Biden, USLindsey GradowskiJanuary 24, 2022Kathryn Chavez, AY 2021-2022, Joe Biden

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