I always thought the first time I voted would be memorable, one of those crucial steps in becoming an adult. When I turned 18, I was going to be ready to fulfill my civic duty. And when the Nov. 4 deadline loomed last week, I did vote. But it was nothing like what I imagined it would be. It is only now, after having had the experience of voting with limited knowledge on … [Read more...] about Fulfilling a Civic Duty
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Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day
Art by Sacha Irick Lil Jon, First Lady Michelle Obama, Fred Armisen and more have spoken up about spreading excitement for the Nov. 4 midterm elections. Midterm elections are right around the corner, but what are they exactly? From deduction, one could guess they are elections in the middle of a president’s term, which is correct, but there is more. Although presidential … [Read more...] about Make Waves with Your Vote on Election Day
Election 2014: Find a Polling Place Near You
Photo by Shawn Jones Looking for a polling place or need to look up a sample ballot for the statewide general election on Nov. 4 ? Click here to locate a polling place near you, read the official sample ballot or get directions to the nearest polling place. Happy voting! __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about Election 2014: Find a Polling Place Near You
Now I know what freedom feels like
Art by Sacha Irick After two days of violent demonstrations in Venezuela, I am proud to say I have lived in freedom. The night was colder than usual. Groups of people rushed into the parking lot as the time approached for the election results to be announced. Some college students walked around wearing red shirts printed with the image of a yellow hammer and sickle. I … [Read more...] about Now I know what freedom feels like