Is there value in your vote?
McKenna Curry and Tessa Arnold
November 5, 2018
Though college campuses are typically an epicenter for political debates and current issues, young adults tend to have the lowest voter turnout – especially during midterm elections. In 2016, voter turnout among Americans ages 18-29 was 46.1 percent – that’s 14.5 percent less than average, according...
Getting to know your local candidates
Bryce Shreve, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2018
The day is finally here: Tuesday, Nov. 6, Election Day. At each polling place in Kentuckiana, hundreds and thousands of citizens will wait in line. After signing in, walking up to the booth and looking down at the ballot, you might wonder: “Wait, who are these people?” To educate voters when they ...
Your Kentuckiana Polling Guide
Brittany Bullard, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2018
Finding out where you’re supposed to vote varies from state to state, but you have to know where to go in order to participate in the process. But don’t worry; finding your polling place is simple. Polling locations are typically held in buildings such as schools, community centers or churches. Ther...
Campaigning from the Classroom
Stephen Simmons, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2018
College students voted more in 2016 than in 2012, according to a study by Tufts University’s Tisch College. Voting is one way to support a political candidate, but some students are taking a more direct approach by volunteering their time to local campaigns. Kimberly Wrigley Senior criminal ...
Horizon guide: peaceful study spots
Charlyn Corum, Staff Writer
March 18, 2015
Studying for midterms can be time consuming and stressful. Distractions such as family, friends, roommates and pets can make studying difficult. Sometimes the best thing to do when trying to study is to find a peaceful place. Students of IU Southeast share peaceful places they sometimes go to study. IU S...
