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Jake’s Take: On Biden and Washington

Jacob Politte4 years ago3 years ago09 mins

As the midterm elections loom, President Biden seems to be rebuilding his democratic legacy.

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Jake’s Take: Age is Just a Number

Jacob Politte4 years ago4 years ago011 mins

How old is too old to be involved at Meramec?

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Jake’s Take: Save The Library

Jacob Politte4 years ago4 years ago04 mins

‘STLCC Transformed’ misses the mark in at least one major way.

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Jake’s Take: Fight Club

Jacob Politte4 years ago4 years ago09 mins

I’m going to break the first rule of Fight Club.

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Jake’s Take: Enough is Enough

Jacob Politte5 years ago5 years ago09 mins

Living through the pandemic has taken its toll

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Jake’s Take: The Darkest Winter

Jacob Politte5 years ago5 years ago013 mins

Remembering my stepfather, and demanding change.

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Jake’s Take: Dealing with loss

Jacob Politte6 years ago6 years ago06 mins

It’s been an exhausting year.

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Jake’s Take: Unprecedented Times

Jacob Politte6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

STLCC, the United States, and the world at large are in uncharted waters.

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Jake’s Take: More Money, More Problems

Jacob Politte6 years ago6 years ago05 mins

Simply put, President Donald Trump’s 2021 budget hurts college students.

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Jake’s Take: The XFL is a shot in the arm to St. Louis

Jacob Politte6 years ago6 years ago15 mins

Football is back in St. Louis, but will it last long term?

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