Beren Carroll
Beren S. Carroll is a student at The University of Texas at Austin, double majoring in Corporate Communication and Economics. His passion in life is the study of human behavior, with an emphasis on persuasion and influence. From a political standpoint, he likes to examine the way that issues are framed in the media and how our perceptions can be altered by what we see. Beren is an independent, with a strong preference for evaluating candidates based on what they offer, rather than a more generic party loyalty. His most important criteria for evaluating politicians lies in whether they will uphold the freedoms guaranteed us by the U.S. Constitution and not allow the government to become too big, powerful, or invasive in our lives. That being said, he does feel that the government can be utilized to improve education, ensure a healthy economy, and provide other basic services to citizens.
Torture: new president = new policies
March 17, 2009 | BY Beren Carroll
In the third article of a three-part series, reporter Beren Carroll evaluates President Obama’s actions to date regarding America’s torture policy.
Torture: will our past dictate our future?
March 9, 2009 | BY Beren Carroll
In the second article of a three-part series, reporter Beren Carroll looks back at the United States torture policy during the previous administration.
Torture in the 21st century
March 7, 2009 | BY Beren Carroll
Whether or not the United States should engage in torture has become one of the defining questions of our time. Reporter Beren Carroll examines this hot-button issue in the first article of a three-part series.
Looking for global changes
January 1, 2009 | BY Beren Carroll
Barack Obama, a man who has won the hearts of millions, now faces an equally impressive force: the expectations of those who have placed their trust in him. Though he has made it clear that an economic stimulus package will most likely be his top priority come Jan. 20, Obama would do well to take [...]
