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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.

  • OpinionPolitics

    Politics 101: Breaking down the vice presidential debate

    by Emily McPeak October 8, 2016
    by Emily McPeak October 8, 2016 10 minutes read

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

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  • Election 2016News

    Fact-checking Trump and Clinton in the first presidential debate

    by Emily McPeak September 28, 2016
    by Emily McPeak September 28, 2016 15 minutes read

    CUI Editor Emily McPeak fact checks some of the claims made by Hillary Clinton and Donald …

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  • Opinion

    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 4 minutes read

    Part three of our series on sexual assault calls for national changes aimed at preventing crimes …

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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 3 minutes read

    How unrealistic depictions of sex in porn — especially in this age — can distort what …

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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 5 minutes read

    The first installment in a CUI opinion series focusing on the University of Colorado’s place in …

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  • OpinionOur Stance

    Our Stance: #OscarsSoWhite

    by Emily McPeak March 1, 2016
    by Emily McPeak March 1, 2016 5 minutes read

    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 5 minutes read

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

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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 4 minutes read

    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 10 minutes read

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

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  • ColumnsColumnsLifestyleOpinionPoliticsPolitics

    McPeak’s Politics: Political correctness gone too far

    by Emily McPeak November 20, 2015
    by Emily McPeak November 20, 2015 4 minutes read

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

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