Art by Autumn HardwickYour vote matters — but if the Electoral College is abolished, it will matter even more.When the United States founders established the Electoral College, it was a way to balance the influence of smaller states with that of larger ones. Now, however, this purpose is no longer served. In fact, the Electoral College disregards the voices of millions of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Abolish the Electoral College — Democracy Depends on It
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Staff Editorial: Vote in Local Elections, Too
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni With Election Day next week, many social media users are calling for their peers to vote in the presidential election. Amid the hype, however, voters should also take time to educate themselves on local elections. There are various ways to be an educated voter. One is by doing research. Learning about the bills and propositions on the ballot can … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Vote in Local Elections, Too
Staff Editorial: Students and SGA Should Work In Symphony
Art by Samantha Miller After the postponement of spring Student Government Association elections due to COVID-19, Instagram, Twitter and Change.org became platforms for students to voice outrage and disappointment over University decisions this summer. While the online protests were proof of students taking a stance, few names appeared on this fall’s SGA ballot, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Students and SGA Should Work In Symphony
The Rundown – 09.10.20
Video by Isabella Teague & Marisa Dragos Catch THE RUNDOWN every Thursday on Instagram (@peppgraphic) to keep up on The Graphic’s top news stories of the week. __________________________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about The Rundown – 09.10.20
Pay Attention to the 116th Congress
The most diverse Congress in United States' history was sworn in Jan. 3. There is much anticipation about how this new Congress will perform. The demographics being represented are unprecedented, implying that a multitude of ideologies will be at work. While it is unrealistic for students to keep up with every governmental proceeding, the 116th Congress is worth paying close … [Read more...] about Pay Attention to the 116th Congress